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SUMMARY:Benedict Arnold in Danvers
DESCRIPTION:Arnold was still on the Patriots’ side of the Revolution\, he and his troops camped in Danvers? \nOne of the most strategic and daring exploits of the patriot cause during the revolution. Part of the troops encamped in the Town of Danvers on the night of September 14\, 1775 on their way to Newburyport where they embarked for the Kennebec and their famous march through the pathless wilds of Maine successfully accomplished in spite of formidable obstacles and excessive privations. Native Americans\, specifically the Abenaki\, played a role as scouts and guides\, and there was also hope for broader support from the Canadian Indigenous populations. \nIn September 1775\, early in the American Revolutionary War\, Colonel Benedict Arnold led a force of 1\,100 Continental Army troops on an expedition from Cambridge in the Province of Massachusetts Bay to the gates of Quebec City.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/benedict-arnold-in-danvers/
LOCATION:Tapley Memorial Hall\, 13 Page Street\, Danvers\, M\, 01923\, United States
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SUMMARY:First Shot of the American Revolution?
DESCRIPTION:Did you know there was a shot fired in Danvers\, MA during August of 1774? \nGeneral Gage’s “87 Days at Danvers” June 2 – August 27\, 1774 \nA presentation and discussion of what should be viewed as the First Campaign of the American Revolutionary War. And\, contrary to popular thought\, within that ‘juggernaut’ perhaps the ‘First’ shot fired in that War possibly occurring in Danvers Massachusetts on August 24\, 1774. \nUnbelievably what occurred during those crucial 87 days has been vastly ignored and dismissed by virtually every history professional. What few who mentioned that period touched upon it lightly – noting nothing worthy of mention. Some describing Governor-General Gage’s time on the North Shore as a geopolitical campaign\, inferring that it was more of a summer vacation – it was not. \nThis talk is to review the mosaic of known facts significantly pertinent to the American Revolutionary War which occurred during those 87 days and put into perspective the overt acts of revolt which both preceded and followed that time.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/first-shot-of-the-american-revolution/
LOCATION:Tapley Memorial Hall\, 13 Page Street\, Danvers\, M\, 01923\, United States
CATEGORIES:250th Anniversary,Arts,Exhibit,Historical,Lecture/Talk
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SUMMARY:Revolutionary Tea on a Gambrel Roof
DESCRIPTION:A dramatization of ‘A Gambrel Roof’\, a poem by Lucy Larcom. \nA creative multi-disciplinary theatrical presentation of a circa 1875 local poem about the historic Danvers Jeremiah Page House. Period music\, and an art installation add to the illustration of the story: \nIn about 1770\, when the British monarchy started taxing tea in the colonies\, Jeremiah told Sarah that “no tea shall be drunk in this house”.  However\, while her husband was away one day\, Sarah and two friends secretly had their tea ON the roof of the house.  In Sarah’s words\, “Upon a house is not within it”\, so she was still obeying her husband’s wishes.  This story was told to Anne L. Page\, Jeremiah’s granddaughter\, by a family friend many years later. Anne then told it to her friend Lucy Larcom\, the famous Beverly poet.  Lucy romanticized the story in the poem “A Gambrel Roof” written as the 100th birthday of our nation approached and published in the Atlantic Monthly. \nThere will be a Q&A session after the production. \nWheelchair accessible building and parking available. Additional parking in the Elm Street lot. \nDonations appreciated \nWe are proud to participate in Mass Cultural Council’s Card to Culture program. \nDanvers Historical Society: 978-777-1666 or E-mail to connect@danvershistory.org
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/revolutionary-tea-on-a-gambrel-roof/
LOCATION:Tapley Memorial Hall\, 13 Page Street\, Danvers\, M\, 01923\, United States
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SUMMARY:Revolutionary Tea on a Gambrel Roof w/Tea & Cake
DESCRIPTION:A dramatization of ‘A Gambrel Roof’\, a poem by Lucy Larcom. \nA creative multi-disciplinary theatrical presentation of a circa 1875 local poem about the historic Danvers Jeremiah Page House. Period music\, an art installation\, historic tea blends\, and signature cakes add to the illustration of the story: \nIn about 1770\, when the British monarchy started taxing tea in the colonies\, Jeremiah told Sarah that “no tea shall be drunk in this house”.  However\, while her husband was away one day\, Sarah and two friends secretly had their tea ON the roof of the house.  In Sarah’s words\, “Upon a house is not within it”\, so she was still obeying her husband’s wishes.  This story was told to Anne L. Page\, Jeremiah’s granddaughter\, by a family friend many years later. Anne then told it to her friend Lucy Larcom\, the famous Beverly poet.  Lucy romanticized the story in the poem “A Gambrel Roof\,” written as the 100th birthday of our nation approached and published in the Atlantic Monthly. \nThere will be a Q&A session after the production\, moderated by historian Dan Gagnon. \nWheelchair accessible building and parking available. Additional parking in the Elm Street lot. \nDanvers Historical Society: 978-777-1666 or E-mail to connect@danvershistory.org
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/revolutionary-tea-on-a-gambrel-roof-w-tea-cake/
LOCATION:Tapley Memorial Hall\, 13 Page Street\, Danvers\, M\, 01923\, United States
CATEGORIES:250th Anniversary
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SUMMARY:Lunchtime History Films-Dogtown and the Revolution
DESCRIPTION:Lunchtime History Films\, bring your lunch!\n\nThe Folklore Tale of Dogtown – Origins\, inhabitants\, mysteries\, and role in the revolution\n\nA casual discussion and a 20-30 minute film. Presented by Heritage Films\, Dan Tremblay\, a volunteer and member of DHS.\n\n\nFree Admission. Donations appreciated. \nDanvers Historical Society: 978-777-1666 or E-mail to connect@danvershistory.org
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/lunchtime-history-films-dogtown-and-the-revolution/
LOCATION:Tapley Memorial Hall\, 13 Page Street\, Danvers\, M\, 01923\, United States
CATEGORIES:250th Anniversary
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SUMMARY:Facing Colonel Alexander Leslie
DESCRIPTION:How\, why & where the first battle of the American Revolution could have happened at Salem’s North Bridge in February 1775 instead of in Lexington and at Concord’s North Bridge on April 19th. \nLess than two months before April 19th in 1775\, the American Revolution’s first land battle could have taken place in Marblehead and/or Salem instead of in Lexington and Concord\, in the exact same scenario. The “Salem Alarm” event that occurred in Salem on February 26th\, 1775 and later became known as “Leslie’s Retreat\,” is now quite familiar — especially after the big 250th anniversary reenactment a few weeks ago\, and several educational events about it. \nHere in Danvers on April 23rd\, an illustrated program will explore the human side of the near-miss episode\, along with its geographical and social context. \nWho was the “Leslie” of “Leslie’s Retreat” ? — Why did he and his Regular Army troops march through the crowded and volatile metropolis of Marblehead to march into Salem? — And where in Marblehead did they land? \nSocial and cultural historian Judy Anderson of Marblehead will introduce Colonel Alexander Leslie as a person\, along with a few of the other individuals who were involved — most of whom were remarkably young ! … She will also note who were NOT involved\, contrary to common assumptions and portrayals of the tense confrontation on that cold February day. … Along the way\, she will illuminate what Marblehead actually was in 1775\, as opposed to what people think it was — especially in relation to Danvers and Salem. Because in 1775\, all three were VERY different communities. \nPortrait of Lt. Colonel Alexander Leslie as a General (in 1776) by Thomas Gainsborough. Private collection in Scotland. \nDetail of a painting by J.O.J. Frost (1920s)\, depicting the landing of Colonel Leslie’s troops at a cove in Marblehead Harbor. Marblehead Museum collection. \nWe are proud to participate in Mass Cultural Council’s Card to Culture program. \nSpeaker Series typically every 3rd Wednesday\, 7pm.\nIncluding a temporary exhibit of related artifacts from the Society’s collections.\nTapley Memorial Hall 13 Page Street\, Danvers MA.\nDanvers Historical Society: 978-777-1666 or E-mail to dhs@danvershistory.org   Donations appreciated. \nLearn more here: https://www.danvershistory.org/2025/04/facing-colonel-alexander-leslie/
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/facing-colonel-alexander-leslie/
LOCATION:Tapley Memorial Hall\, 13 Page Street\, Danvers\, M\, 01923\, United States
CATEGORIES:250th Anniversary
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SUMMARY:Lunch Time History Films-Massachusetts Community Militias
DESCRIPTION:Lunchtime History Films\, bring your lunch!\n\nMassachusetts Community Militias\n\nA casual discussion and a 20-30 minute film. Presented by Heritage Films\, Dan Tremblay\, a volunteer and member of DHS.\n\n\nFree Admission. Donations appreciated. \nDanvers Historical Society: 978-777-1666 or E-mail to connect@danvershistory.org
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/lunch-time-history-films-massachusetts-community-militias/
LOCATION:Tapley Memorial Hall\, 13 Page Street\, Danvers\, M\, 01923\, United States
CATEGORIES:250th Anniversary
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SUMMARY:Lunchtime History Films –  Massachusetts Militias\, Colonials\, and British of 1775
DESCRIPTION:How militias were formed and implemented \nA casual discussion and 20-30 minute film. Presented by Heritage Films\, Dan Tremblay\, volunteer and member of DHS. Share your knowledge in casual conversation. Bring your lunch\, tables are available. \nBring your lunch! \nNEW for 2025: Partnering with the Danvers Senior Center to offer more films \nTapley Memorial Hall\, 13 Page Street\, Danvers MA. \nFree Admission. Donations appreciated. \n  \n \n 
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/lunchtime-history-films-massachusetts-militias-colonials-and-british-of-1775/
LOCATION:Tapley Memorial Hall\, 13 Page Street\, Danvers\, M\, 01923\, United States
CATEGORIES:250th Anniversary
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