Events North of Boston

Leslie’s Retreat: Illustrated Powerpoint

Old North Church 35 Washington Street, Marblehead, MA, United States
Old North Church 35 Washington Street, Marblehead, MA, United States

Old North Church  

Old North Church 35 Washington Street, Marblehead, MA

With images & visuals, social historian Judy Anderson of Marblehead will talk about the confrontation in Salem on February 26, 1775, and where the British Regular Army troops are said to have landed in Marblehead. The program will emphasize the historical background of Marblehead at that time, and the distinctive differences between Salem & Marblehead,...

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“By the First Ship from Salem:” The Voyage of the Schooner Quero, April 28, 1775.

Salem Armory Visitor Center 2 New Liberty Street, Salem, MA, United States
Salem Armory Visitor Center 2 New Liberty Street, Salem, MA, United States

Salem Armory Visitor Center  

Salem Armory Visitor Center 2 New Liberty Street, Salem, MA

Salem Maritime National Historic Site is telling the story of a key but lesser-known voyage across the Atlantic Ocean 250 years ago to deliver news of rebellion in Massachusetts. In April 1775, after the Battles of Lexington and Concord, the race was on to control the narrative of the rebellion. Leaving from Derby Wharf onboard...

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Old Andover and the American Revolution

North Andover Historical Society Bus Tour - Meet at The Stevens Center on the Common 800 Massachusetts Avenue North Andover, MA 01845
North Andover Historical Society Bus Tour - Meet at The Stevens Center on the Common 800 Massachusetts Avenue North Andover, MA 01845

North Andover Historical Society  

North Andover Historical Society Bus Tour - Meet at The Stevens Center on the Common 800 Massachusetts Avenue North Andover

Scott W. Dianis is a longtime resident of Andover with a keen interest in local history, particularly in the stories that help explain the town’s early development and evolution. He recently published an updated edition of Sarah Bailey’s “Historical Sketches of Andover”, detailing the town’s history from founding to the early 19th century.

“Old Andover” and the American Revolution

The Stevens Center on the Common 800 Massachusetts Avenue, North Andover, MA, United States
The Stevens Center on the Common 800 Massachusetts Avenue, North Andover, MA, United States

The Stevens Center on the Common  

The Stevens Center on the Common 800 Massachusetts Avenue, North Andover, MA

This talk shows how Andover helped plant the seeds of the American Revolution. We will see old Andover’s role in the fight for Independence and our legacy in shaping the birth of the nation. Scott W. Dianis is a longtime resident of Andover with a keen interest in local history, particularly in the stories that...

$10

The Great Debate Part 2: Patriots & Loyalists

Salem Armory Visitor Center 2 New Liberty Street, Salem, MA, United States
Salem Armory Visitor Center 2 New Liberty Street, Salem, MA, United States

Salem Armory Visitor Center  

Salem Armory Visitor Center 2 New Liberty Street, Salem, MA

The year is 1775—tensions with the British Crown are rising, and one question is on every colonist’s mind: Would you fight for independence as a Patriot or remain loyal to the British Crown as a Loyalist? Join us as our two historians face yet another Great Debate that divided colonists and even families during the...

$15.00

Newburyport’s Road to Revolution, Part IV- Black Newburyporters

Newburyport City Hall 60 Pleasant Street, Newburyport, MA, United States
Newburyport City Hall 60 Pleasant Street, Newburyport, MA, United States

Newburyport City Hall  

Newburyport City Hall 60 Pleasant Street, Newburyport, MA

Explore the uncomfortable truth that, as Newburyport debated concepts of freedom and independence on the eve of Revolution, a significant number of Americans were not free. Thousands of African Americans were enslaved, up to 20% of the entire population of the colonies. In Newburyport, Black voices spoke up forcefully for their liberty and equality amid...

“Col. J. Lee & His Covert Revolutionary Acts”

A 1.5-hour walking Tour with Judy Anderson Colonel Lee did far more than anyone realizes “Col. J. Lee & His Covert Revolutionary Acts” incl. period quotes by & about Lee & his risk-filled role in 1774 & ‘75 Tour meets in front of the Lee Mansion, 161 Washington Street. $10 Marblehead Museum members; $15 General...

$15

“Col. J. Lee & His Covert Revolutionary Acts”

A 1.5-hour walking Tour with Judy Anderson Colonel Lee did far more than anyone realizes “Col. J. Lee & His Covert Revolutionary Acts” incl. period quotes by & about Lee & his risk-filled role in 1774 & ‘75 Tour meets in front of the Lee Mansion, 161 Washington Street. $10 Marblehead Museum members; $15 General...

$15

“Col. J. Lee & His Covert Revolutionary Acts”

A 1.5-hour walking Tour with Judy Anderson Colonel Lee did far more than anyone realizes “Col. J. Lee & His Covert Revolutionary Acts” incl. period quotes by & about Lee & his risk-filled role in 1774 & ‘75 Tour meets in front of the Lee Mansion, 161 Washington Street. $10 Marblehead Museum members; $15 General...

$15

Lunchtime History Films-Dogtown and the Revolution

Tapley Memorial Hall 13 Page Street, Danvers, MA, United States
Tapley Memorial Hall 13 Page Street, Danvers, MA, United States

Tapley Memorial Hall  

Tapley Memorial Hall 13 Page Street, Danvers, MA

Lunchtime History Films, bring your lunch! The Folklore Tale of Dogtown – Origins, inhabitants, mysteries, and role in the revolution A casual discussion and a 20-30 minute film. Presented by Heritage Films, Dan Tremblay, a volunteer and member of DHS. Free Admission. Donations appreciated.  Danvers Historical Society: 978-777-1666 or E-mail to connect@danvershistory.org

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