Events

Join the congregation as Reverend Parris will lead a Puritan plain style morning service and preach the sermon that he delivered on March 27, 1692, soon after the outbreak of…

Historian Daniel A. Gagnon will discuss his biography of Salem Witch Trials victim Rebecca Nurse, A Salem Witch: The Trial, Execution, and Exoneration of Rebecca Nurse. In this first full…

These are the only evening tours that we do of the Homestead, they will be offered only on select weekend nights this October. The feature portion of this special event…

These are the only evening tours that we do of the Homestead, they will be offered only on select weekend nights this October. The feature portion of this special event…

These are the only evening tours that we do of the Homestead, they will be offered only on select weekend nights this October. The feature portion of this special event…

Every year on Patriots Day, the members of the Danvers Alarm List Company gather to honor the brave men from Danvers who made the ultimate sacrifice at the Jason Russell…

Celebrate the elegance and charm of a bygone era at our 12th Annual Vintage Lawn Party, inspired by the original Gala Day garden parties held at the Homestead from 1912…

Professor Donald Hayes, will be presenting on his recent research and discovery of the role Danvers militias played in the Battle of Menotomy at the time of the Battle of…

Join us as our volunteer Antonio Stuckey presents the life, accusation, and fate of Sarah Towne Cloyse. As the youngest of three sisters caught up in the hysteria of 1692,…

Mary Estey’s story is often overshadowed by her sister, Rebecca Nurse, in the history of the 1692 Salem Witch Trials. This presentation will encompass Mary’s life from her humble beginnings…

Perfect for families, history enthusiasts, and anyone looking to enjoy a beautiful autumn afternoon in a truly special setting. Explore the historic Nurse Homestead and learn the rich stories of…

Join us for our first-ever 17th-century living history event at the Rebecca Nurse Homestead! Step back in time and experience the sights, sounds, and stories of 17th-century New England, with…