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SUMMARY:Museum of Old Newbury Guided Tours - August\, September\, October\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:Our friendly\, knowledgeable tour guides share fascinating stories in each of the museum’s period rooms and galleries. \nYou will walk through this Federal-period house\, from its 1808 beginning as a ship captain’s home to its ownership by multiple generations of the Cushing family. See parts of the home as it was lived in\, as well as galleries featuring maritime trade\, the churches of Old Newbury\, and art works by Newburyport native Laura Coombs Hills. \nTours are on the hour\, 11-4pm\, Thursday – Sunday. Pre-order of tickets is encouraged as space cannot be guaranteed without tickets. Please arrive 10 minutes before your tour starts. \nTours are $10\, $8 for seniors\, $5 for those under 18. Free for members and residents of “Old Newbury ” but tickets should still be reserved here. See membership levels at : https://www.newburyhistory.org/membership. \nWe look forward to seeing you!
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/museum-of-old-newbury-guided-tours-august-september-october-2025/2025-10-02/
LOCATION:Museum of Old Newbury\, 98 High Street\, Newburyport\, MA\, 01950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Historical
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SUMMARY:Museum of Old Newbury Guided Tours - August\, September\, October\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:Our friendly\, knowledgeable tour guides share fascinating stories in each of the museum’s period rooms and galleries. \nYou will walk through this Federal-period house\, from its 1808 beginning as a ship captain’s home to its ownership by multiple generations of the Cushing family. See parts of the home as it was lived in\, as well as galleries featuring maritime trade\, the churches of Old Newbury\, and art works by Newburyport native Laura Coombs Hills. \nTours are on the hour\, 11-4pm\, Thursday – Sunday. Pre-order of tickets is encouraged as space cannot be guaranteed without tickets. Please arrive 10 minutes before your tour starts. \nTours are $10\, $8 for seniors\, $5 for those under 18. Free for members and residents of “Old Newbury ” but tickets should still be reserved here. See membership levels at : https://www.newburyhistory.org/membership. \nWe look forward to seeing you!
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/museum-of-old-newbury-guided-tours-august-september-october-2025/2025-10-03/
LOCATION:Museum of Old Newbury\, 98 High Street\, Newburyport\, MA\, 01950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Historical
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SUMMARY:Museum of Old Newbury Guided Tours - August\, September\, October\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:Our friendly\, knowledgeable tour guides share fascinating stories in each of the museum’s period rooms and galleries. \nYou will walk through this Federal-period house\, from its 1808 beginning as a ship captain’s home to its ownership by multiple generations of the Cushing family. See parts of the home as it was lived in\, as well as galleries featuring maritime trade\, the churches of Old Newbury\, and art works by Newburyport native Laura Coombs Hills. \nTours are on the hour\, 11-4pm\, Thursday – Sunday. Pre-order of tickets is encouraged as space cannot be guaranteed without tickets. Please arrive 10 minutes before your tour starts. \nTours are $10\, $8 for seniors\, $5 for those under 18. Free for members and residents of “Old Newbury ” but tickets should still be reserved here. See membership levels at : https://www.newburyhistory.org/membership. \nWe look forward to seeing you!
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/museum-of-old-newbury-guided-tours-august-september-october-2025/2025-10-04/
LOCATION:Museum of Old Newbury\, 98 High Street\, Newburyport\, MA\, 01950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Historical
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SUMMARY:Museum of Old Newbury Guided Tours - August\, September\, October\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:Our friendly\, knowledgeable tour guides share fascinating stories in each of the museum’s period rooms and galleries. \nYou will walk through this Federal-period house\, from its 1808 beginning as a ship captain’s home to its ownership by multiple generations of the Cushing family. See parts of the home as it was lived in\, as well as galleries featuring maritime trade\, the churches of Old Newbury\, and art works by Newburyport native Laura Coombs Hills. \nTours are on the hour\, 11-4pm\, Thursday – Sunday. Pre-order of tickets is encouraged as space cannot be guaranteed without tickets. Please arrive 10 minutes before your tour starts. \nTours are $10\, $8 for seniors\, $5 for those under 18. Free for members and residents of “Old Newbury ” but tickets should still be reserved here. See membership levels at : https://www.newburyhistory.org/membership. \nWe look forward to seeing you!
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/museum-of-old-newbury-guided-tours-august-september-october-2025/2025-10-05/
LOCATION:Museum of Old Newbury\, 98 High Street\, Newburyport\, MA\, 01950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Historical
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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 and no gloves are allowed. A ball bounced once and caught is an out! Snacks\, baseballs\, and cards are available for purchase. Come and see for yourself how this game was played in the 1860’s. The teams playing represent actual teams that played in New England during the 19th Century! \nGrass field seating: bring blankets and lawn chairs\nNo reserved seating\nWeather permitting\nThe Essex Base Ball Organization\, a non-profit “vintage” baseball group that plays baseball as it was played in the 19th century. We are based out of Newbury\, MA and have four teams in our organization the Essex Base Ball Club\, Lynn Live Oaks\, Lowell Base Ball Club\, and Newburyport Clamdiggers. One of our goals is to teach the history of baseball through games and demonstrations. In addition to playing a full schedule of games every summer\, we run youth clinics in which we teach children the evolution of the game through hands on activities; we also give lectures on baseball history at historical societies\, libraries\, and other civic organizations.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/vintage-base-ball/2025-10-05/
LOCATION:Spencer-Peirce-Little Farm\, 5 Littles Lane\, Newbury\, M\, 01951\, United States
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SUMMARY:Museum of Old Newbury Guided Tours - August\, September\, October\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:Our friendly\, knowledgeable tour guides share fascinating stories in each of the museum’s period rooms and galleries. \nYou will walk through this Federal-period house\, from its 1808 beginning as a ship captain’s home to its ownership by multiple generations of the Cushing family. See parts of the home as it was lived in\, as well as galleries featuring maritime trade\, the churches of Old Newbury\, and art works by Newburyport native Laura Coombs Hills. \nTours are on the hour\, 11-4pm\, Thursday – Sunday. Pre-order of tickets is encouraged as space cannot be guaranteed without tickets. Please arrive 10 minutes before your tour starts. \nTours are $10\, $8 for seniors\, $5 for those under 18. Free for members and residents of “Old Newbury ” but tickets should still be reserved here. See membership levels at : https://www.newburyhistory.org/membership. \nWe look forward to seeing you!
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/museum-of-old-newbury-guided-tours-august-september-october-2025/2025-10-09/
LOCATION:Museum of Old Newbury\, 98 High Street\, Newburyport\, MA\, 01950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Historical
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SUMMARY:Historic Burial Grounds of Marblehead
DESCRIPTION:Join the Marblehead Historical Commission’s Pam Peterson for a talk on her new book\, A Guide to Historic Burial Grounds of Marblehead. \nPeterson profiles Marblehead’s 13 cemeteries and the famous Headers buried within them\, from John Glover at Old Burial Hill\, the Boston Tea Party’s Elisha Story in Green Street Cemetery\, and Mary Alley in Harborview Cemetery. \nPam will also discuss the importance of cemeteries to our commemoration of the past.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/historic-burial-grounds-of-marblehead/
LOCATION:Marblehead Museum\, 170 Washington Street\, Marblehead\, 01945\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture/Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251010T110000
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SUMMARY:Museum of Old Newbury Guided Tours - August\, September\, October\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:Our friendly\, knowledgeable tour guides share fascinating stories in each of the museum’s period rooms and galleries. \nYou will walk through this Federal-period house\, from its 1808 beginning as a ship captain’s home to its ownership by multiple generations of the Cushing family. See parts of the home as it was lived in\, as well as galleries featuring maritime trade\, the churches of Old Newbury\, and art works by Newburyport native Laura Coombs Hills. \nTours are on the hour\, 11-4pm\, Thursday – Sunday. Pre-order of tickets is encouraged as space cannot be guaranteed without tickets. Please arrive 10 minutes before your tour starts. \nTours are $10\, $8 for seniors\, $5 for those under 18. Free for members and residents of “Old Newbury ” but tickets should still be reserved here. See membership levels at : https://www.newburyhistory.org/membership. \nWe look forward to seeing you!
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/museum-of-old-newbury-guided-tours-august-september-october-2025/2025-10-10/
LOCATION:Museum of Old Newbury\, 98 High Street\, Newburyport\, MA\, 01950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Historical
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SUMMARY:Museum of Old Newbury Guided Tours - August\, September\, October\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:Our friendly\, knowledgeable tour guides share fascinating stories in each of the museum’s period rooms and galleries. \nYou will walk through this Federal-period house\, from its 1808 beginning as a ship captain’s home to its ownership by multiple generations of the Cushing family. See parts of the home as it was lived in\, as well as galleries featuring maritime trade\, the churches of Old Newbury\, and art works by Newburyport native Laura Coombs Hills. \nTours are on the hour\, 11-4pm\, Thursday – Sunday. Pre-order of tickets is encouraged as space cannot be guaranteed without tickets. Please arrive 10 minutes before your tour starts. \nTours are $10\, $8 for seniors\, $5 for those under 18. Free for members and residents of “Old Newbury ” but tickets should still be reserved here. See membership levels at : https://www.newburyhistory.org/membership. \nWe look forward to seeing you!
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/museum-of-old-newbury-guided-tours-august-september-october-2025/2025-10-11/
LOCATION:Museum of Old Newbury\, 98 High Street\, Newburyport\, MA\, 01950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Historical
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SUMMARY:Architectural Walking Tours: Newburyport’s Fashionable Old Houses
DESCRIPTION:Architectural styles\, like clothing\, come into fashion for functional\, aesthetic\, economic and social reasons. Over time homeowners renovate\, enhance\, and adapt to reflect changing times and fashions. \nJoin us for a walking tour of Newburyport’s architectural styles from the 18th and 19th centuries as found along High Street and the neighborhood near the Museum of Old Newbury. Learn to distinguish prevalent styles\, note changes that have occurred over time\, and determine what questions to ask about historic houses. \nThis approximately 90-minute walk allows ample time to walk and talk with your knowledgeable guide and other participants. Together we will walk through time using the lens of Newburyport’s fashionable old houses! \nWear comfortable shoes for uneven terrain and bring a water bottle. In case of extreme weather\, this event will be an illustrated talk at the Museum of Old Newbury.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/architectural-walking-tours-newburyports-fashionable-old-houses-6/
LOCATION:Museum of Old Newbury\, 98 High Street\, Newburyport\, MA\, 01950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Historical,Lecture/Talk
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SUMMARY:Museum of Old Newbury Guided Tours - August\, September\, October\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:Our friendly\, knowledgeable tour guides share fascinating stories in each of the museum’s period rooms and galleries. \nYou will walk through this Federal-period house\, from its 1808 beginning as a ship captain’s home to its ownership by multiple generations of the Cushing family. See parts of the home as it was lived in\, as well as galleries featuring maritime trade\, the churches of Old Newbury\, and art works by Newburyport native Laura Coombs Hills. \nTours are on the hour\, 11-4pm\, Thursday – Sunday. Pre-order of tickets is encouraged as space cannot be guaranteed without tickets. Please arrive 10 minutes before your tour starts. \nTours are $10\, $8 for seniors\, $5 for those under 18. Free for members and residents of “Old Newbury ” but tickets should still be reserved here. See membership levels at : https://www.newburyhistory.org/membership. \nWe look forward to seeing you!
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/museum-of-old-newbury-guided-tours-august-september-october-2025/2025-10-12/
LOCATION:Museum of Old Newbury\, 98 High Street\, Newburyport\, MA\, 01950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Historical
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SUMMARY:The Madness Within the Abbadia Mare at Hammond Castle Museum
DESCRIPTION:Limited Engagement! 3 Nights Only. \nJoin us this Halloween for an unforgettable evening based on the works of Edgar Allan Poe at Hammond Castle Museum. \nStep back in time to the days immediately following the Stock Market crash\, as ruin awaits many and the nation is on the brink of the Great Depression\, to attend one of John Hays Hammond\, Jr. famed soirees to celebrate All Hallows’ Eve. \nIn his strange fortress that he calls the ‘abbey by the sea’\, you’ll meet the reclusive and eccentric inventor and the members of his inner circle who reveal secrets steeped in obsession\, dread\, and the macabre. Come dressed for a 1920s Halloween gathering\, and journey through time and space as you descend into the darkened castle amidst its haunting chambers and your hosts’ descent into madness. \nFeaturing:\nLeslie Hillman – Hammond’s devoted English butler\, who has served at the castle for 35 years. Keeper of the castle’s secrets\, he presents a chilling adaptation of Poe’s The Cask of Amontillado. \nLeslie Buswell – English actor and member of the American Ambulance Service during WWI\, Hammond’s close friend and romantic partner. He brings suspense to life in an adaptation of Poe’s The Pit and the Pendulum. \nElin Watters – Originally from Sweden\, she immigrated to the U.S. in 1920 and serves as a chambermaid at the castle. Wife of former castle butler Stanley Watters\, she reveals dark obsession and guilt in her adaptation of Poe’s The Tell-Tale Heart. \nIrene Fenton Hammond – Accomplished author and artist\, Gloucester local\, and wife of John Hays Hammond Jr. She explores mesmerism and the supernatural in an adaptation of Poe’s The Facts in the Case of M. Valdemar. \nNatalie Hays Hammond – Renowned fiber artist and member of the Massachusetts Women’s Defense Corps during WWII\, and sister of John Hays Hammond Jr. She evokes dread and decay in adaptations of Poe’s The Fall of the House of Usher. \nJohn Hays Hammond Jr. – Prolific American inventor with over 500 patents and visionary owner of the castle and its vast collection of antiquities. A devoted admirer of Edgar Allan Poe\, he guides audiences through an adaptation of The Masque of the Red Death. \nThis unique promenade theater performance begins on the drawbridge and winds through multiple rooms within the Castle. It runs just shy of 60 minutes in total. Performances begin at 6 pm and run every 15 minutes through 9:45 pm. Performances are limited to groups of 15 audience members at a time for an intimate experience. Each story is approximately 6 to 10 minutes long. \n**Vintage Halloween attire styled from the 1920s is encouraged. ** Not recommended for children under 13 years old. \nPlease arrive 15 minutes prior to your performance time to allow enough time to park\, walk down to the Museum\, and for the check-in process. Unfortunately\, we are unable to accommodate late arrivals. If you miss the start of your timed session\, you will not be able to join another performance at another time. Please note: all ticket sales are final\, refunds are not offered\, and exchanges for other performance times are not permitted. Heavy traffic should be considered when planning your travel time. \n**This ticket grants you access to The Madness within the Abbadia Mare: Inspired by the Pen of Edgar Allan Poe. At the time of this event\, the Museum will be closed to tours. If you wish to tour Hammond Castle Museum on the day of the ticketed performance\, Self-Guided Tour tickets may be purchased in the Museum Shop at a 20% discount. The last tours begin at 2:30 pm. Proof of purchase of The Secrets within the Abbadia Mare will be required. \nAll proceeds from this program will support the restoration and preservation of the Museum.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/the-madness-within-the-abbadia-mare-at-hammond-castle-museum/2025-10-20/
LOCATION:Hammond Castle Museum\, 80 Hesperus Avenue\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cultural,Historical,Theatre
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SUMMARY:The Madness Within the Abbadia Mare at Hammond Castle Museum
DESCRIPTION:Limited Engagement! 3 Nights Only. \nJoin us this Halloween for an unforgettable evening based on the works of Edgar Allan Poe at Hammond Castle Museum. \nStep back in time to the days immediately following the Stock Market crash\, as ruin awaits many and the nation is on the brink of the Great Depression\, to attend one of John Hays Hammond\, Jr. famed soirees to celebrate All Hallows’ Eve. \nIn his strange fortress that he calls the ‘abbey by the sea’\, you’ll meet the reclusive and eccentric inventor and the members of his inner circle who reveal secrets steeped in obsession\, dread\, and the macabre. Come dressed for a 1920s Halloween gathering\, and journey through time and space as you descend into the darkened castle amidst its haunting chambers and your hosts’ descent into madness. \nFeaturing:\nLeslie Hillman – Hammond’s devoted English butler\, who has served at the castle for 35 years. Keeper of the castle’s secrets\, he presents a chilling adaptation of Poe’s The Cask of Amontillado. \nLeslie Buswell – English actor and member of the American Ambulance Service during WWI\, Hammond’s close friend and romantic partner. He brings suspense to life in an adaptation of Poe’s The Pit and the Pendulum. \nElin Watters – Originally from Sweden\, she immigrated to the U.S. in 1920 and serves as a chambermaid at the castle. Wife of former castle butler Stanley Watters\, she reveals dark obsession and guilt in her adaptation of Poe’s The Tell-Tale Heart. \nIrene Fenton Hammond – Accomplished author and artist\, Gloucester local\, and wife of John Hays Hammond Jr. She explores mesmerism and the supernatural in an adaptation of Poe’s The Facts in the Case of M. Valdemar. \nNatalie Hays Hammond – Renowned fiber artist and member of the Massachusetts Women’s Defense Corps during WWII\, and sister of John Hays Hammond Jr. She evokes dread and decay in adaptations of Poe’s The Fall of the House of Usher. \nJohn Hays Hammond Jr. – Prolific American inventor with over 500 patents and visionary owner of the castle and its vast collection of antiquities. A devoted admirer of Edgar Allan Poe\, he guides audiences through an adaptation of The Masque of the Red Death. \nThis unique promenade theater performance begins on the drawbridge and winds through multiple rooms within the Castle. It runs just shy of 60 minutes in total. Performances begin at 6 pm and run every 15 minutes through 9:45 pm. Performances are limited to groups of 15 audience members at a time for an intimate experience. Each story is approximately 6 to 10 minutes long. \n**Vintage Halloween attire styled from the 1920s is encouraged. ** Not recommended for children under 13 years old. \nPlease arrive 15 minutes prior to your performance time to allow enough time to park\, walk down to the Museum\, and for the check-in process. Unfortunately\, we are unable to accommodate late arrivals. If you miss the start of your timed session\, you will not be able to join another performance at another time. Please note: all ticket sales are final\, refunds are not offered\, and exchanges for other performance times are not permitted. Heavy traffic should be considered when planning your travel time. \n**This ticket grants you access to The Madness within the Abbadia Mare: Inspired by the Pen of Edgar Allan Poe. At the time of this event\, the Museum will be closed to tours. If you wish to tour Hammond Castle Museum on the day of the ticketed performance\, Self-Guided Tour tickets may be purchased in the Museum Shop at a 20% discount. The last tours begin at 2:30 pm. Proof of purchase of The Secrets within the Abbadia Mare will be required. \nAll proceeds from this program will support the restoration and preservation of the Museum.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/the-madness-within-the-abbadia-mare-at-hammond-castle-museum/2025-10-21/
LOCATION:Hammond Castle Museum\, 80 Hesperus Avenue\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cultural,Historical,Theatre
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SUMMARY:The Madness Within the Abbadia Mare at Hammond Castle Museum
DESCRIPTION:Limited Engagement! 3 Nights Only. \nJoin us this Halloween for an unforgettable evening based on the works of Edgar Allan Poe at Hammond Castle Museum. \nStep back in time to the days immediately following the Stock Market crash\, as ruin awaits many and the nation is on the brink of the Great Depression\, to attend one of John Hays Hammond\, Jr. famed soirees to celebrate All Hallows’ Eve. \nIn his strange fortress that he calls the ‘abbey by the sea’\, you’ll meet the reclusive and eccentric inventor and the members of his inner circle who reveal secrets steeped in obsession\, dread\, and the macabre. Come dressed for a 1920s Halloween gathering\, and journey through time and space as you descend into the darkened castle amidst its haunting chambers and your hosts’ descent into madness. \nFeaturing:\nLeslie Hillman – Hammond’s devoted English butler\, who has served at the castle for 35 years. Keeper of the castle’s secrets\, he presents a chilling adaptation of Poe’s The Cask of Amontillado. \nLeslie Buswell – English actor and member of the American Ambulance Service during WWI\, Hammond’s close friend and romantic partner. He brings suspense to life in an adaptation of Poe’s The Pit and the Pendulum. \nElin Watters – Originally from Sweden\, she immigrated to the U.S. in 1920 and serves as a chambermaid at the castle. Wife of former castle butler Stanley Watters\, she reveals dark obsession and guilt in her adaptation of Poe’s The Tell-Tale Heart. \nIrene Fenton Hammond – Accomplished author and artist\, Gloucester local\, and wife of John Hays Hammond Jr. She explores mesmerism and the supernatural in an adaptation of Poe’s The Facts in the Case of M. Valdemar. \nNatalie Hays Hammond – Renowned fiber artist and member of the Massachusetts Women’s Defense Corps during WWII\, and sister of John Hays Hammond Jr. She evokes dread and decay in adaptations of Poe’s The Fall of the House of Usher. \nJohn Hays Hammond Jr. – Prolific American inventor with over 500 patents and visionary owner of the castle and its vast collection of antiquities. A devoted admirer of Edgar Allan Poe\, he guides audiences through an adaptation of The Masque of the Red Death. \nThis unique promenade theater performance begins on the drawbridge and winds through multiple rooms within the Castle. It runs just shy of 60 minutes in total. Performances begin at 6 pm and run every 15 minutes through 9:45 pm. Performances are limited to groups of 15 audience members at a time for an intimate experience. Each story is approximately 6 to 10 minutes long. \n**Vintage Halloween attire styled from the 1920s is encouraged. ** Not recommended for children under 13 years old. \nPlease arrive 15 minutes prior to your performance time to allow enough time to park\, walk down to the Museum\, and for the check-in process. Unfortunately\, we are unable to accommodate late arrivals. If you miss the start of your timed session\, you will not be able to join another performance at another time. Please note: all ticket sales are final\, refunds are not offered\, and exchanges for other performance times are not permitted. Heavy traffic should be considered when planning your travel time. \n**This ticket grants you access to The Madness within the Abbadia Mare: Inspired by the Pen of Edgar Allan Poe. At the time of this event\, the Museum will be closed to tours. If you wish to tour Hammond Castle Museum on the day of the ticketed performance\, Self-Guided Tour tickets may be purchased in the Museum Shop at a 20% discount. The last tours begin at 2:30 pm. Proof of purchase of The Secrets within the Abbadia Mare will be required. \nAll proceeds from this program will support the restoration and preservation of the Museum.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/the-madness-within-the-abbadia-mare-at-hammond-castle-museum/2025-10-22/
LOCATION:Hammond Castle Museum\, 80 Hesperus Avenue\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cultural,Historical,Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251028T180000
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SUMMARY:Costumes & Candlelight: Hammond Castle Museum After Dark
DESCRIPTION:Avoid the crush of crowds and enjoy Halloween week with friends at Hammond Castle Museum after dark! Come dressed in your favorite costume to explore the hallowed halls of Hammond’s castle\, the very rooms where legends of the inventor’s ghost ships were born. \nPlenty of candles cast haunting shadows\, creating the perfect backdrop for your photos. As you wander\, the haunting tunes of John Roper on Hammond’s original Chickering & Sons piano will echo through the galleries\, heightening the eerie atmosphere. Guests can savor the moment with a handcrafted cocktail or mocktail\, available for purchase\, while soaking in the chilling ambiance. \nWhether you’re searching for the ravens we’ve hidden\, following the sound of the piano’s ghostly notes\, or simply reveling in the museum after dark\, our Costumes & Candlelight self-guided tours promise a hauntingly good time. \n– Timed entrances every 15 minutes\n– 6-9 pm Tuesday & 6-10 pm Wednesday.\n– Advanced reservations strongly encouraged. \nThis program is not intended for those under 13 years of age. Guests should plan at least 60 minutes to explore the grounds and galleries of this historic museum. This event is expected to sell out. Parking is included in the price of admission\, though we strongly encourage carpooling with friends. At nearly a century old\, the Museum and grounds are not handicapped accessible and contain many stairs. \nWe recommend arriving 15 minutes early to allow time for the walk from the parking lot to the Museum and for check-in. Unfortunately\, late arrivals cannot be accommodated. If you miss the start of your timed session\, you will not be admitted at another time. Please note: all ticket sales are final\, refunds are not offered\, and exchanges for other tour times are not permitted. Heavy traffic should be considered when planning your travel time. \nHammond Castle Museum member discounts apply! All proceeds from this program will support the restoration and preservation of the Museum.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/costumes-candlelight-hammond-castle-museum-after-dark/2025-10-28/
LOCATION:Hammond Castle Museum\, 80 Hesperus Avenue\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930\, United States
CATEGORIES:Historical,Seasonal
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SUMMARY:Costumes & Candlelight: Hammond Castle Museum After Dark
DESCRIPTION:Avoid the crush of crowds and enjoy Halloween week with friends at Hammond Castle Museum after dark! Come dressed in your favorite costume to explore the hallowed halls of Hammond’s castle\, the very rooms where legends of the inventor’s ghost ships were born. \nPlenty of candles cast haunting shadows\, creating the perfect backdrop for your photos. As you wander\, the haunting tunes of John Roper on Hammond’s original Chickering & Sons piano will echo through the galleries\, heightening the eerie atmosphere. Guests can savor the moment with a handcrafted cocktail or mocktail\, available for purchase\, while soaking in the chilling ambiance. \nWhether you’re searching for the ravens we’ve hidden\, following the sound of the piano’s ghostly notes\, or simply reveling in the museum after dark\, our Costumes & Candlelight self-guided tours promise a hauntingly good time. \n– Timed entrances every 15 minutes\n– 6-9 pm Tuesday & 6-10 pm Wednesday.\n– Advanced reservations strongly encouraged. \nThis program is not intended for those under 13 years of age. Guests should plan at least 60 minutes to explore the grounds and galleries of this historic museum. This event is expected to sell out. Parking is included in the price of admission\, though we strongly encourage carpooling with friends. At nearly a century old\, the Museum and grounds are not handicapped accessible and contain many stairs. \nWe recommend arriving 15 minutes early to allow time for the walk from the parking lot to the Museum and for check-in. Unfortunately\, late arrivals cannot be accommodated. If you miss the start of your timed session\, you will not be admitted at another time. Please note: all ticket sales are final\, refunds are not offered\, and exchanges for other tour times are not permitted. Heavy traffic should be considered when planning your travel time. \nHammond Castle Museum member discounts apply! All proceeds from this program will support the restoration and preservation of the Museum.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/costumes-candlelight-hammond-castle-museum-after-dark/2025-10-29/
LOCATION:Hammond Castle Museum\, 80 Hesperus Avenue\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930\, United States
CATEGORIES:Historical,Seasonal
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