Events

What did it take to train a Revolutionary War soldier? Find out firsthand as members of the Danvers Alarm List Company demonstrate the drilling techniques used by local militia 250…

You've heard the story of how the Salem Witch Trials began, but do you really know what really happened? Explore the Salem Village Historic District in Danvers for an in-depth…

Long before Rebecca Nurse walked its grounds, this land was home to generations of people. Join us for a journey through the remarkable history of the Nurse Homestead from the…

Before pharmacies and grocery stores, a colonial kitchen garden served as a household’s medicine cabinet, pantry, and safeguard against hunger. This lecture examines the herbs, vegetables, and flowers Rebecca Nurse…

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…

Who was Mercy Lewis? Orphaned at around 17 years old, she found herself living in the household of Thomas and Ann Putnam Sr. and at the center of one of…

Step back into the harvest season of the late 1600s. Our 17th Century Fall Faire brings the spirit of early New England to life with costumed reenactors in period-accurate dress,…