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SUMMARY:Spiritualism Tours by Candlelight at Hammond Castle Museum
DESCRIPTION:From John Hays Hammond Jr.’s attempts to communicate with supernatural entities using a Faraday Cage to Irene Fenton Hammond’s extensive astrological writings under a mysterious pen name\, this 55-minute\, fully-guided specialty tour sets the stage for a fun and informative seasonal experience unlike any other. The dramatic\, Gothic-inspired architecture of the Museum and the twilight atmosphere are enhanced by the light of handheld electronic lanterns throughout your tour. \nNew in 2026: Extended Hours and Midnight Tours\nFor the first time\, Hammond Castle Museum is offering its popular Spiritualism Tours by Candlelight during extended late-night hours–including a midnight tour–on October 22nd and 29th—a one-of-a-kind experience for those celebrating the Halloween season on the North Shore! \nAdmission:\nJuly\, August\, & September: $27.50.\nOctober: $35.\nMuseum Member savings apply. \nPlease be mindful when processing your reservation to select the correct reservation date and corresponding admission price.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/spiritualism-tours-by-candlelight-at-hammond-castle-museum-2/2026-08-13/
LOCATION:Hammond Castle Museum\, 80 Hesperus Avenue\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930\, United States
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SUMMARY:Vintage Base Ball
DESCRIPTION:It’s Base Ball\, 1864 style at Spencer Peirce Little Farm! These fun\, historically accurate games feature underhand pitching without gloves. A ball bounced once and caught is an out! Snacks\, baseballs\, and cards are available for purchase. Come and see for yourself how “America’s favorite pastime” was played in the 1860s. The teams competing are based on actual nineteenth-century baseball clubs from New England. \nThe Essex Base Ball Organization is a nonprofit “vintage base ball” group that plays the game as it was played in the 1860s. They are based out of Newbury\, Massachusetts\, and have four teams. They teach the history of baseball through games and demonstrations\, offering youth clinics and lectures on baseball history at historical societies\, libraries\, and other civic organizations. \nSee HNE website for first pitch times; triple headers start at 11 AM\, doubles at noon.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/vintage-base-ball-2/2026-08-16/
LOCATION:Spencer-Peirce-Little Farm\, 5 Littles Lane\, Newbury\, M\, 01951\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Silver Crisis: Art vs. Industry
DESCRIPTION:Join GIA Graduate Gemologist Graham Henderson of Marblehead Custom Jewelry for an engaging and informative lecture that will explore the evolving story of silver through multiple lenses: its historical role in art and commerce\, its unique physical properties\, the forces driving today’s market\, and the broader implications for artists\, collectors\, and the public. \nLocal historian Judy Anderson will join for a special guest segment exploring silver made in Marblehead during the colonial period\, offering a rare opportunity to connect global trends with local heritage.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/the-silver-crisis-art-vs-industry/
LOCATION:Marblehead Arts Association\, 8 Hooper Street\, Marblehead\, M\, 01945\, United States
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SUMMARY:Spiritualism Tours by Candlelight at Hammond Castle Museum
DESCRIPTION:From John Hays Hammond Jr.’s attempts to communicate with supernatural entities using a Faraday Cage to Irene Fenton Hammond’s extensive astrological writings under a mysterious pen name\, this 55-minute\, fully-guided specialty tour sets the stage for a fun and informative seasonal experience unlike any other. The dramatic\, Gothic-inspired architecture of the Museum and the twilight atmosphere are enhanced by the light of handheld electronic lanterns throughout your tour. \nNew in 2026: Extended Hours and Midnight Tours\nFor the first time\, Hammond Castle Museum is offering its popular Spiritualism Tours by Candlelight during extended late-night hours–including a midnight tour–on October 22nd and 29th—a one-of-a-kind experience for those celebrating the Halloween season on the North Shore! \nAdmission:\nJuly\, August\, & September: $27.50.\nOctober: $35.\nMuseum Member savings apply. \nPlease be mindful when processing your reservation to select the correct reservation date and corresponding admission price.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/spiritualism-tours-by-candlelight-at-hammond-castle-museum-2/2026-08-20/
LOCATION:Hammond Castle Museum\, 80 Hesperus Avenue\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930\, United States
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SUMMARY:Vintage Base Ball
DESCRIPTION:It’s Base Ball\, 1864 style at Spencer Peirce Little Farm! These fun\, historically accurate games feature underhand pitching without gloves. A ball bounced once and caught is an out! Snacks\, baseballs\, and cards are available for purchase. Come and see for yourself how “America’s favorite pastime” was played in the 1860s. The teams competing are based on actual nineteenth-century baseball clubs from New England. \nThe Essex Base Ball Organization is a nonprofit “vintage base ball” group that plays the game as it was played in the 1860s. They are based out of Newbury\, Massachusetts\, and have four teams. They teach the history of baseball through games and demonstrations\, offering youth clinics and lectures on baseball history at historical societies\, libraries\, and other civic organizations. \nSee HNE website for first pitch times; triple headers start at 11 AM\, doubles at noon.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/vintage-base-ball-2/2026-08-23/
LOCATION:Spencer-Peirce-Little Farm\, 5 Littles Lane\, Newbury\, M\, 01951\, United States
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SUMMARY:Spiritualism Tours by Candlelight at Hammond Castle Museum
DESCRIPTION:From John Hays Hammond Jr.’s attempts to communicate with supernatural entities using a Faraday Cage to Irene Fenton Hammond’s extensive astrological writings under a mysterious pen name\, this 55-minute\, fully-guided specialty tour sets the stage for a fun and informative seasonal experience unlike any other. The dramatic\, Gothic-inspired architecture of the Museum and the twilight atmosphere are enhanced by the light of handheld electronic lanterns throughout your tour. \nNew in 2026: Extended Hours and Midnight Tours\nFor the first time\, Hammond Castle Museum is offering its popular Spiritualism Tours by Candlelight during extended late-night hours–including a midnight tour–on October 22nd and 29th—a one-of-a-kind experience for those celebrating the Halloween season on the North Shore! \nAdmission:\nJuly\, August\, & September: $27.50.\nOctober: $35.\nMuseum Member savings apply. \nPlease be mindful when processing your reservation to select the correct reservation date and corresponding admission price.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/spiritualism-tours-by-candlelight-at-hammond-castle-museum-2/2026-08-27/
LOCATION:Hammond Castle Museum\, 80 Hesperus Avenue\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930\, United States
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SUMMARY:Vintage Base Ball
DESCRIPTION:It’s Base Ball\, 1864 style at Spencer Peirce Little Farm! These fun\, historically accurate games feature underhand pitching without gloves. A ball bounced once and caught is an out! Snacks\, baseballs\, and cards are available for purchase. Come and see for yourself how “America’s favorite pastime” was played in the 1860s. The teams competing are based on actual nineteenth-century baseball clubs from New England. \nThe Essex Base Ball Organization is a nonprofit “vintage base ball” group that plays the game as it was played in the 1860s. They are based out of Newbury\, Massachusetts\, and have four teams. They teach the history of baseball through games and demonstrations\, offering youth clinics and lectures on baseball history at historical societies\, libraries\, and other civic organizations. \nSee HNE website for first pitch times; triple headers start at 11 AM\, doubles at noon.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/vintage-base-ball-2/2026-08-30/
LOCATION:Spencer-Peirce-Little Farm\, 5 Littles Lane\, Newbury\, M\, 01951\, United States
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