The Battle of Gloucester Reenactment
Stage Fort Park
History will once again come alive on the shores of Gloucester next summer, as the organizers who hosted the successful Battle of Bunker Hill 250 reenactment come together to commemorate...
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Revolutionary History Shuttle Tours of North Andover and Andover
North Andover Historical Society
Shuttle departs the NAHS Stevens Center museum at 1pm - please select tickets for the time you wish to depart. Each tour takes approximately 1.5-2 hours Join us again for...
$60.00
The American Revolution: A story of the War in 28 Paintings
Cabot House 117 Cabot Street, Beverly, MA, United StatesCabot House
1776 was more than a turning point; it marked the birth of a new world order. A bold line was drawn as ordinary people made extraordinary decisions, declaring independence from the most powerful empire on earth. Driven by youthful fire, they believed in the promise of liberty more than they feared the cost of pursuing...
Free
Vintage Base Ball
Spencer-Peirce-Little Farm
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...
$5
Ramble Through the Revolution: Old Hill Burying Ground
Old Hill Burying Ground 25 Greenleaf Street, Newburyport, M, United StatesOld Hill Burying Ground
Meet Revolutionary heroes, merchants, captains, and curious characters among Old Hill's remarkable stones and family tombs. Wander through Newburyport's historic 1730 Old Hill Burying Ground with noted author and historian...
$10 – $20
The American Revolution: A story of the War in 28 Paintings
Cabot House 117 Cabot Street, Beverly, MA, United StatesCabot House
1776 was more than a turning point; it marked the birth of a new world order. A bold line was drawn as ordinary people made extraordinary decisions, declaring independence from the most powerful empire on earth. Driven by youthful fire, they believed in the promise of liberty more than they feared the cost of pursuing...
Free
Spiritualism Tours by Candlelight at Hammond Castle Museum
Hammond Castle Museum 80 Hesperus Avenue, Gloucester, MA, United StatesHammond Castle Museum
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...
$27.50 – $35.00
Fireworks Cruise in Gloucester Harbor aboard the Wejack
Cape Ann Cruises
Looking for an unforgettable way to celebrate Independence Day? Hop aboard the legendary WEJACK for the 3rd of July fireworks cruise! Cruise around Gloucester Harbor’s scenic waterfront and savor the...
$100
Reading Frederick Douglass Together -July 5 – Newburyport
Brown Square Brown Square, Newburyport, MA, United StatesBrown Square
Join us for Newburyport's 9th annual community reading of Frederick Douglass's powerful speech, "What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?" An in-person community reading of Frederick Douglass's impassioned...
Free
Reading Frederick Douglass Together -July 5 – Newburyport
Brown Square Brown Square, Newburyport, MA, United StatesBrown Square
Join us for Newburyport's 9th annual community reading of Frederick Douglass's powerful speech, "What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?" An in-person community reading of Frederick Douglass's impassioned...
Free
Vintage Base Ball
Spencer-Peirce-Little Farm 5 Littles Lane, Newbury, M, United StatesSpencer-Peirce-Little Farm
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,...
$5
Reading Frederick Douglass Together
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Rocky Hill Meeting House
Each year, we come together to read and talk about Frederick Douglass’ influential address, “What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?” Join us at the Historic Rocky Hill...
Free
