Historic Beverly

05/31/2026

05/31/2026

The bands are setting up, the tents are up, and we are so excited for PorchFest at Hale Farm located at 39 Hale Street, 5-7pm! See you soon! Beverly 400+

05/31/2026

Only ONE WEEK away until an afternoon of live music at Hale Farm! 🎶

Join us as the New England Brass Band fills the grounds of Hale Farm with the sounds of traditional brass music in a beautiful open-air setting. Set against the historic backdrop of one of Beverly’s most beloved properties, this is the perfect chance to relax and enjoy a summer afternoon of music and history.

The New England Brass Band is a 30-piece brass and percussion ensemble following the “British Brass Band” tradition, with talented volunteer musicians from across New England. Enjoy two 45-minute sets with an intermission as they bring their dynamic sound to Historic Beverly!

Bring a blanket or chair and settle in for this engaging musical experience. Food and non-alcoholic beverages are welcome. Please note: trash is carry-in, carry-out.

📍 Hale Farm, 39 Hale St.
⏰ 2:00-4:00 P.M.
🎟: $5 for members, $10 for non-members, https://historicbeverly.net/event/new-england-brass-band-at-hale-farm/
🔗 Learn more about the band: newenglandbrassband.org

Funding for this program is provided by the Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism’s Massachusetts250 initiative.

05/30/2026

It’s the day you’ve all been waiting for... Opening Day is almost here! 🎉

We can’t wait to welcome you back for the start of the season at Historic Beverly on Saturday, June 6, from 11:00 AM–3:00 PM!

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 9:30 AM–4:00 PM

🏠 *The Hale Farm*
39 Hale Street
Open 11:00 AM–3:00 PM

🏠 *The Balch House*
448 Cabot Street
Open 11:00 AM–3:00 PM

Whether you’re visiting for the first time or returning to a favorite place, Opening Day is the perfect chance to explore, ask questions, and reconnect with the stories that have shaped Beverly for generations.

Our season runs from June through September! For updated seasonal house hours, visit https://historicbeverly.net/the-properties/

We can’t wait to see you there!

05/30/2026

Wow!!! PorchFest looks fabulous for tomorrow, Sunday, May 31! Many thanks to everyone for making this happen!!! 🙌🏼

05/30/2026

A few weeks back we had mentioned the home of Hannah Hill located at 31 Front Street which was the location of the Beverly Union Sunday School that moved to the First Parish Church in 1820. We thought it would be neat to put a few faces to the school!

Seen here is the Bible School Class circa 1879. The image is a bit grainy due to the paper it is printed on which is a textured stock, but we thought you'd like to see it anyway.

Listed in back row (L-R): Miss Wadleigh, Miss Sarah Towne, front row (L-R): Mrs. John H. Preston, Mrs. Alice Cressey, Mrs. Lizzie Walker, Mrs Emmaline O. Beckford, Mrs. M. Jennie Eldredge, Mrs. Clara Adams, Mrs Adoniram Porter, Mrs. John B. Hill, Mrs. George Roundy.

05/29/2026

The dynamic duo of Lindsay and Heather are sharing an update about PorchFest.

We will see everyone at Hale Farm on Sunday! Turn up the music and dance! 💃🏼 🎶 🕺🏻

05/29/2026

Join us next Friday for June’s First Friday as we explore the long and fascinating history of the Rev. John Hale House & Farm!

Built around 1694, the house remained in the hands of Rev. John Hale’s descendants, though not always under the Hale name, until the late 1930s. After the property was purchased in 1937, it opened to the public later that same year, beginning its life as a historic site.

Today, Historic Beverly continues to care for this special place, including restoring the surrounding landscape to reflect what Hale descendants would have known in the nineteenth century. This month’s program will explore both the history of the house and the ongoing preservation efforts helping shape its future.

Admission is free, donations are appreciated, and registration is required. Join us for this monthly tradition of learning and discovery!

🕑 Friday, June 5, 2026 at 2 P.M.
📍 Rev. John Hale House & Farm, 39 Hale St.
🎟 Registration required

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...

05/29/2026

You know the Monopoly Man wears a monocle… right? 👀

Wrong.

When we rediscovered this monocle in our collection, we all had the same reaction: “Like the Monopoly guy!” Except, Mr. Monopoly (officially Milburn "Rich Uncle" Pennybags) has almost never worn a monocle. It’s one of those strange shared memories that turns out not to be true. (Though to be fair, he did sport one on some Monopoly Jr. play money in the 1990s… but we’re not sure that counts.)

While Mr. Pennybags may not have been monocled, the creators of Monopoly had a very real connection to Beverly. In 1977, Parker Brothers moved their headquarters to Beverly after outgrowing their original Salem location thanks to the success of games like Monopoly, Clue, and Risk.

The former headquarters at 50 Dunham Road (now Dunham Ridge) is still standing and used as office space today, a quiet reminder that one of America’s most iconic game companies once called Beverly home.

Have a “fact” you were convinced was true but turned out to be completely wrong? Tell us below ⬇️

📷: A monocle from our collection used by Captain Abraham Schuyler
📷: 50 Dunham Ridge today, courtesy of cummings.com

05/28/2026

📆 This Month in Revolutionary History: May Edition! 🇺🇸

The month of May played a massive role in the shaping of a new nation, tracking a path from the early sparks of rebellion to the very creation of the United States. Key milestones throughout the month include the enactment of the Tea Act on May 10, 1773, which ignited the outrage that led to the Boston Tea Party, and the historic convening of the Second Continental Congress on May 10, 1775, where George Washington was elected Commander-in-Chief of the new Continental Army.

May also bore witness to intense wartime turning points, from the devastating fall of Charleston on May 12, 1780, to the triumphant moment on May 29, 1790, when Rhode Island became the final original colony to ratify the U.S. Constitution. History isn't just found in textbooks—it lives on in the legacies left behind by those who lived through it.

Which of these major milestones surprised you the most? 👇