Old Hill Burying Ground |
Wander through Newburyport’s historic 1729 Old Hill Burying Ground with noted author and historian Ghlee Woodworth, a 12th generation Newburyport native. Meet Revolutionary War heroes, captains and merchants of Old Newbury, and even a “cool, cool cat” in a stroll around this hilly graveyard. Old Hill boasts some of the most ornate early tombstone decoration...
Andover, MA meeting location for this outdoor walking tour will be provided to registrants. |
Andover Center for History and Culture and AVIS are offering a guided history hike on the Retelle and Deer Jump Reservations. Join us for a Fall discovery of birds, plants, trees, ecology and those who settled here over the last 10,000 + years, including the Penacook Native peoples.
Patton Family Archives – Patton Homestead |
The Patton Family in New England Tour chronicles the life and legacy of one of America’s premier military families who resided here on Boston’s North Shore. On the tour, you will see four rooms within the Patton Homestead that are filled with military memorabilia, family heirlooms, photography, books, and papers that comprise a collection known...
Andover, MA meeting location for this outdoor walking tour will be provided to registrants. |
Beginning at the top of Central Street, you will re-visit the historic street as it looked in 17th - 19th centuries learning about the 3 churches, the varied home architectural styles and the interesting people who lived there. As the major thoroughfare in Andover until the 19th century, there are many stories to tell...Join us!...
Highland Cemetery |
What better time than twilight in October to grab a flashlight and join us for a walk through the historic Highland Cemetery. To add to the intimacy and atmosphere of darkness, many epitaphs are easiest to read by flashlight. Join noted author and historian Ghlee Woodworth, a 12th generation Newburyport native for a nighttime stroll...
Oak Hill Cemetery |
What better time than twilight in October to grab a flashlight and join us for a walk through the historic Oak Hill Cemetery. To add to the intimacy and atmosphere of darkness, many epitaphs are easiest to read by flashlight. Join noted author and historian Ghlee Woodworth, a 12th generation Newburyport native, for a nighttime...
Monday, October 28, 2024 8:30 AM 4:00 PM Wilkie Center for the Performing Arts at The Governor's Academy (map) Organized by the Museum of Old Newbury, please visit https://www.newburyhistory.org or call 978-462-2681 for tickets today. Join us for a full day Conferece on Newburyport and the China Trade, 1844-2024: Commerce, Diplomacy, and the Arts in...
The Governor’s Academy |
Join us for a full day Conferece on Newburyport and the China Trade, 1844-2024: Commerce, Diplomacy, and the Arts in the Years of the Dragon. In 1843, Caleb Cushing of Newburyport resigned from the U.S. Congress to become America’s first commissioner to China. He arrived in China with four American warships, laden with gifts including...
Sawyer Free Library |
The Sawyer Free Library and 400 Storytellers Present… VETERAN VOICES FROM GLOUCESTER STORYTELLING AND DISCUSSION FROM AND ABOUT GLOUCESTER VETERANS Please join the Sawyer Free Library and the 400 Storytellers for a special event on Nov 8. Three storytellers will share their stories about veterans, including personal - sometimes mysterious - experiences. The storytellers are...
Museum of Old Newbury |
An annual tradition! Come enjoy the 1808 Cushing House decorated for the season by local garden clubs and volunteers. Holidays at the Cushing House Visit the 1808 Cushing House on Saturday, December 7 and Sunday, December 8 from 10 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. to enjoy this National Historic Landmark in all its holiday finery! Guests...
Museum of Old Newbury |
An annual tradition! Come enjoy the 1808 Cushing House decorated for the season by local garden clubs and volunteers. Holidays at the Cushing House Visit the 1808 Cushing House on Saturday, December 7 and Sunday, December 8 from 10 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. to enjoy this National Historic Landmark in all its holiday finery! Guests...
Join us for a lecture at the Crane Estate with KD Montgomery, Executive Director of the Essex Shipbuilding Museum. In this talk, KD will explore the unique intersection of traditional craftsmanship and environmental stewardship that defines the Essex Historical Society and Shipbuilding Museum. By examining the role of shipbuilding in the area since the 1600s,...
