Events North of Boston

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

free

Revolutionary Tea on a Gambrel Roof w/Tea & Cake

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

A dramatization of ‘A Gambrel Roof’, a poem by Lucy Larcom. A 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: In about 1770, when the British monarchy started...

$20

Revolutionary Tea on a Gambrel Roof

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

A dramatization of ‘A Gambrel Roof’, a poem by Lucy Larcom. A 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: In about 1770, when the British monarchy started taxing tea in the colonies,...

free

Newburyport’s Road to Revolution, Part V – Powder and Shot

Museum of Old Newbury 98 High Street, Newburyport, MA, United States
Museum of Old Newbury 98 High Street, Newburyport, MA, United States

Museum of Old Newbury  

Museum of Old Newbury 98 High Street, Newburyport, MA

Curious about what Newbury(port) soldiers carried into battle? Join Joel Bohy, Revolutionary War weapons expert, for an exploration of the muskets, swords, and accouterments carried during the earliest days of the American Revolution, featuring notable items from the Museum of Old Newbury collection. The session concludes with a musket drill outside. Joel Bohy is the...

46th Annual Old Newbury Garden Tour, June 7 & 8, 2025

Museum of Old Newbury 98 High Street, Newburyport, MA, United States
Museum of Old Newbury 98 High Street, Newburyport, MA, United States

Museum of Old Newbury  

Museum of Old Newbury 98 High Street, Newburyport, MA

The Museum of Old Newbury invites you to enjoy this year's Garden Tour on Saturday and Sunday, June 7 & 8, 2025. This year's theme is Revolutionary Gardens, an homage to innovative and original elements in our featured gardens! You'll enjoy access to the best we have to offer, from urban pocket gardens to larger,...

$25 – $40

Printing Paul Revere

Museum of Printing 15 Thornton Ave, Haverhill, MA, United States
Museum of Printing 15 Thornton Ave, Haverhill, MA, United States

Museum of Printing  

Museum of Printing 15 Thornton Ave, Haverhill, MA

Andy Volpe will print some of his Paul Revere replica copperplates, including his latest 250th commemorative print project: 3 Promissory Notes (paper money) that Revere secretly engraved & printed for the Massachusetts patriots in May 1775. He plans on having some other prints, plates, tools and other visuals to discuss the work of Revere leading...

Coffee and Conversations at the Carlson Education Center: Red Coat and White Ribbon

Cape Ann Museum Green 13 Poplar Street, Gloucester, MA, United States
Cape Ann Museum Green 13 Poplar Street, Gloucester, MA, United States

Cape Ann Museum Green  

Cape Ann Museum Green 13 Poplar Street, Gloucester, MA

Carlson Education Center & Janet & William Ellery James Center CAM Green, 13 Poplar Street, Gloucester, MA CAM Members Free, Non-Members $5 Registration required as space is limited. The Redcoat...

$5