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SUMMARY:Sunday Morning Book Talk with Andrea Wulf: Founding Gardeners
DESCRIPTION:Sunday Morning Book Talk with Andrea Wulf\nFounding Gardeners: The Revolutionary Generation\, Nature\, and the Shaping of the American Nation \nJoin 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 Nation. \nIn this engaging talk\, Wulf reveals how America’s founding fathers understood the natural world not simply as a backdrop to history\, but as central to the creation of the nation itself. George Washington\, John Adams\, Thomas Jefferson\, and James Madison considered themselves first and foremost farmers\, gardeners\, and botanists. Their deep passion for agriculture\, plants\, and the landscape shaped both their personal lives and their political vision for the new republic. \nThrough vivid storytelling and rich historical detail\, Andrea Wulf examines how nature became political in Revolutionary America\, how native crops and species emerged as patriotic symbols\, and why James Madison can be considered the forgotten father of American environmentalism. Blending politics\, horticulture\, and biography\, Founding Gardeners offers a fresh and compelling perspective on the Revolutionary generation and the world they cultivated. \nAndrea Wulf is an internationally celebrated historian and author whose works include Founding Gardeners and the bestselling The Invention of Nature: Alexander von Humboldt’s New World\, a New York Times bestseller published in 27 languages and winner of fifteen international literary awards\, including the Royal Society Science Book Prize and the Costa Biography Award. Her newest book\, The Traveler\, will be published in June 2026. Wulf is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature and lives in London. \nLearn more about Andrea Wulf at www.andreawulf.com. \nLight brunch fare included in ticket price. Book signing after the lecture.
URL:https://bevmain.org/event/sunday-morning-book-talk-with-andrea-wulf-founding-gardeners/
LOCATION:Cabot House\, Cabot Street\, Beverly\, MA\, 01915\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art/Gallery Event,Community Events,Food,History
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SUMMARY:3 in 30: The Hale Farm Landscape
DESCRIPTION: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 historic landscape. \nFrom the romantic appeal and complicated legacy of English ivy to the beauty and design traditions of historic rose gardens\, this program examines how plants and landscape features shaped the appearance and experience of historic homes and estates. Guests will also explore the beech walk\, a classic landscape element that offered visitors both beauty and reflection while connecting architecture and nature in meaningful ways. \nPerfect for garden enthusiasts\, history lovers\, and anyone curious about the hidden stories found in historic landscapes\, 3 in 30 offers a concise and lively look at the intersection of horticulture\, design\, and local history.
URL:https://bevmain.org/event/3-in-30-the-hale-farm-landscape/
LOCATION:Hale Farm\, 39 Hale Street\, Beverly\, MA\, 01915\, United States
CATEGORIES:History
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SUMMARY:Moraine Farm Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:Step into Beverly’s natural and historical landscape for a guided hiking tour through the historic grounds of Moraine Farm. \nThis 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 Beverly’s natural features shaped the city’s development over centuries. \nAs we hike across Moraine Farm\, participants will learn how glaciers and the Ice Age formed the dramatic terrain that still defines the area today. The tour will also explore the influence of J. C. Phillips and the Phillips family on the property\, the agricultural and conservation history of the landscape\, and the story of Wenham Lake and Beverly’s internationally significant ice harvesting industry. Along the way\, participants will discover how geology\, industry\, transportation\, and preservation intersect within this remarkable North Shore landscape. \nThis program will involve moderate hiking over uneven terrain and wooded paths. Participants are encouraged to dress appropriately for outdoor conditions and bring water\, bug repellent\, and sturdy hiking shoes.
URL:https://bevmain.org/event/moraine-farm-walking-tour/
LOCATION:Moraine Farm\, 719 Cabot Street\, Beverly\, MA\, 01915\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,History
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SUMMARY:Member Morning: Behind the Scenes of the Declaration of Independence
DESCRIPTION:NOTE DATE CHANGE! This program will take place on Friday morning (6/26) instead of Saturday (6/27). \nHistoric Beverly members are invited to an exclusive early look at Declaration 1776: The Big Bang of Modern Democracy before the exhibition opens to the public the following week. \nThis special Member Morning program offers a behind-the-scenes exploration of the exhibition’s development\, themes\, and featured objects while providing deeper insight into the enduring global impact of the Declaration of Independence. Guests will hear from Historic Beverly staff about the curatorial process\, the significance of the exhibition’s primary source materials\, and the remarkable story behind Beverly’s connection to the Declaration through General John Glover’s July 17\, 1776 public reading at Independence Park. \nOn loan from the Gilder Lehrman Institute for American History\, Declaration 1776 examines how the revolutionary assertion that “all men are created equal” became one of the most influential ideas in modern history. Through rare documents\, images\, and firsthand accounts\, the exhibition traces how the Declaration inspired abolitionist movements\, civil rights struggles\, and global fights for self-determination across generations. \nCentered around the reading copy of the Declaration used by General John Glover in Beverly in 1776\, the exhibition invites visitors to reflect on the promise\, power\, and continuing evolution of equality and democracy in America and around the world. \nJoin us for this first look at this powerful new exhibition before it officially opens to the public. \nNot a Historic Beverly member but want to attend? Join here: https://historicbeverly.net/membership/
URL:https://bevmain.org/event/member-morning-behind-the-scenes-of-the-declaration-of-independence/
LOCATION:Cabot House\, Cabot Street\, Beverly\, MA\, 01915\, United States
CATEGORIES:History
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SUMMARY:Reading Frederick Douglass Together at Hale Farm
DESCRIPTION:Historic Beverly invites the community to participate in our annual Reading Frederick Douglass Together program\, a powerful public reading of Frederick Douglass’s landmark July 5\, 1852 speech\, “What\, to the Slave\, is the Fourth of July?” \nAs part of this statewide initiative led by Mass Humanities\, community members volunteer to read portions of Douglass’s speech aloud\, reflecting on its enduring call for freedom\, justice\, and equality. This year marks Historic Beverly’s fifth Reading Frederick Douglass event and coincides with Beverly’s 400th anniversary celebration\, making this year’s gathering especially meaningful. \nWe are honored to welcome renowned Frederick Douglass historian and interpreter Nathan Richardson\, who brings Douglass’s words and presence to life through his acclaimed first-person interpretation. Richardson’s powerful performances have inspired audiences nationwide and create a deeply moving connection to one of America’s most important voices. \nFollowing the reading\, guests are invited to stay for a special concert performance by the David Eure Duo. Known for blending jazz\, improvisation\, and storytelling\, the ensemble will close the morning with a dynamic musical celebration of community\, culture\, and reflection. \nHistoric Beverly is currently seeking volunteer readers from across the community to participate in this year’s program. Whether you are a returning participant or attending for the first time\, all are welcome to take part in this shared reading experience. To volunteer email: education@historicbeverly.net \nHistoric Beverly extends sincere thanks to Mass Humanities and the Mass Cultural Council for their generous support through the Reading Frederick Douglass Together grant program\, which helps make this event possible. Additional support is provided by the North Shore MA NAACP and Beantrust Coffeebar. \nLearn more about Nathan Richardson at www.scpublishing.com\nLearn more about David Eure at www.necmusic.edu/faculty/david-eure/
URL:https://bevmain.org/event/reading-frederick-douglass-together-at-hale-farm-2/
LOCATION:Hale Farm\, 39 Hale Street\, Beverly\, MA\, 01915\, United States
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