Join us for the “First Friday” of the month. Historic Beverly’s monthly program series exploring local history through engaging talks and presentations. This month, discover the long and fascinating history of the Rev. John Hale House and Farm. Built c. 1694, the house remained in the hands of Hale’s descendants, though not always bearing the...
Visit Long Hill’s breathtaking gardens and stately historic house for a guided tour. Enjoy the rich history of this grand country estate, home of the Sedgwick family, as you learn about the elegant lifestyle of wealthy Bostonians on the North Shore, and the artisans who created it. The tour takes you through the Federal-style house...
We can’t wait to welcome you back for the start of the season at Historic Beverly’s Opening Day on Saturday, June 6th, from 11:00am – 3:00pm. Join us as we open the doors to all three of our historic houses, each offering a unique glimpse into Beverly’s past: *The Cabot House: 117 Cabot Street open...
Visit Long Hill’s breathtaking gardens and stately historic house for a guided tour. Enjoy the rich history of this grand country estate, home of the Sedgwick family, as you learn about the elegant lifestyle of wealthy Bostonians on the North Shore, and the artisans who created it. The tour takes you through the Federal-style house...
Enjoy an afternoon of live music at Hale Farm with a performance by a New England Brass Band. Join us for two, 45-minute sets with an intermission. The New England Brass Band is a 30-piece brass and percussion ensemble, adhering to the instrumentation of the “British Brass Band” tradition. Based in the Boston area, NEBB...
Join Historic Beverly for a special Coffee & Conversation program exploring the remarkable story of Private Johnny Johnston (Edith Johnston) and the experiences of Beverly women who served during times of war and national service. In July 1942, Edith Johnston became one of the pioneering women to enlist in the newly formed Women’s Army Auxiliary...
Visit Long Hill’s breathtaking gardens and stately historic house for a guided tour. Enjoy the rich history of this grand country estate, home of the Sedgwick family, as you learn about the elegant lifestyle of wealthy Bostonians on the North Shore, and the artisans who created it. The tour takes you through the Federal-style house...
Sunday Morning Book Talk with Andrea Wulf Founding Gardeners: The Revolutionary Generation, Nature, and the Shaping of the American Nation Join Historic Beverly for a special Sunday morning conversation with award-winning historian and bestselling author Andrea Wulf as she explores her acclaimed book Founding Gardeners: The Revolutionary Generation, Nature, and the Shaping of the American...
Visit Long Hill’s breathtaking gardens and stately historic house for a guided tour. Enjoy the rich history of this grand country estate, home of the Sedgwick family, as you learn about the elegant lifestyle of wealthy Bostonians on the North Shore, and the artisans who created it. The tour takes you through the Federal-style house...
Join Historic Beverly for this month’s 3 in 30 program, a fast-paced and engaging exploration of three distinctive landscape features that help tell the story of this historic property. In just 30 minutes, participants will discover the history, symbolism, and changing role of the English ivy, the rose garden, and the beech walk within the...
Step into Beverly’s natural and historical landscape for a guided hiking tour through the historic grounds of Moraine Farm. This special program continues Historic Beverly’s popular Hiking Tours Around Beverly series, following last year’s exploration of Beverly Commons. Combining local history, environmental interpretation, and landscape exploration, the tour offers participants a deeper understanding of how...
Visit Long Hill’s breathtaking gardens and stately historic house for a guided tour. Enjoy the rich history of this grand country estate, home of the Sedgwick family, as you learn about the elegant lifestyle of wealthy Bostonians on the North Shore, and the artisans who created it. The tour takes you through the Federal-style house...
