Old 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...
Hammond 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...
Shalin Liu Performance Center
Husband-and-wife duo Joshua Bell and Larisa Martínez present The Voice and the Violin, a genre-spanning program exploring art song, opera, musical theater, and works by Puerto Rican and Spanish composers—an acclaimed collaboration presented at major festivals and concert halls nationwide. “Bell and Martínez’s musical sensibilities were evenly matched, the soprano’s delicate voice fitting well with...
The Cut
The Johnny A. Syndicate is a powerhouse new blues-rock band built on grit, soul, and serious musical pedigree. Fronted by Grammy-nominated guitarist, Johnny A., the group delivers a dynamic blend of searing guitar work and deep-rooted blues tradition. Mike Gill brings raw, expressive vocals and fiery harmonica, while veteran drummer Marty Richards lays down a...
Cider Hill Farm
Celebrate cherry season at Cider Hill Farm during our 1st annual Cherry Festival! It's a full day of live music, hard cider, family-friendly activities, hayrides, homemade cherry treats and cherry picking. View the schedule, cherry recipes and FAQs.
Beauport Hotel Gloucester
Celebrate Red, White, & Beauport from the ultimate rooftop vantage point above Gloucester Harbor. Take in the fireworks from one of the best views in town while enjoying live DJ...
Beauport Hotel Gloucester
Celebrate Red, White, & Beauport from the ultimate rooftop vantage point above Gloucester Harbor. Take in the fireworks from one of the best views in town on Friday, July 3rd, while enjoying live DJ entertainment from The 617 Event Group, handcrafted cocktails, and sweeping harbor and downtown skyline views with our Rooftop Evening Pass beginning...
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...
Marblehead Arts Association
Find tranquility this July 4th weekend at the Marblehead Arts Association! Take time this July 4th to enjoy inspiring artworks, browse for unique, handcrafted gifts, spend an evening quietly reading,...
Brown 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...
Story Shipyard
What happens when you give kids tools, a shipyard, and a little freedom to experiment? This summer we're turning the Essex waterfront into a laboratory for curious minds. Join us...
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 Meeting House for an evening of community and reflection.
