(Bitter)sweet History: 18th Century Chocolate & the American Revolution
Join us for a unique and engaging presentation by historian and educator Michele Gabrielson, exploring the remarkable role that chocolate played in the events leading up to the American Revolution. […]
Revolutionary Springfield 250: Preparing the Noble Train
Enjoy a day of free hands-on activities and demonstrations, including woodworking, iron work, and building a replica sledge like those used by Henry Knox’s Regiment to transport 300 cannons from […]
The Continental Arsenal at Springfield Exhibit
Established by General George Washington and General Henry Knox in 1777, the Continental Arsenal at Springfield was a critical part of the supply network for the fledgling Continental Army. The […]
John Glover’s Schooner Hannah
Six years ago, vessel biographer Randy Biddle decided to investigate the origin story and likely appearance of a small, schooner named Hannah, owned in Marblehead by John Glover. On October […]
Curious and Complex Connections: Environmental History & The War of Independence
This is a hybrid event. FREE for MHS Members. $10 per person fee (in person). No charge for virtual attendees or Card to Culture participants (EBT, WIC, and ConnectorCare). The […]
Gallery Talk: Rebels, Rights & Revolution: The Adams Family & The Battle of Bunker Hill
Join Assistant Editor of the Adams Papers Miriam Liebman for a gallery talk on the exhibition 1775: Rebels, Rights & Revolution, which charts major Massachusetts events in the first year […]
Benedict Arnold in Danvers
Did you know that when Benedict Arnold was still on the Patriots’ side of the Revolution, he and his troops camped in Danvers? One of the most strategic and daring […]
First Shot of the American Revolution?
Did you know there was a shot fired in Danvers, MA during August of 1774? General Gage’s “87 Days at Danvers” June 2 – August 27, 1774 A presentation and […]
Awake, Rise, Act: Contemporary Broadsides at the Museum of Printing
Haverhill’s Museum of Printing this summer is featuring broadsides, essentially posters, created by local artists to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the “Shot Heard Round the World.” “Awake, Rise, Act: […]
Weaving An Address – Curator Tour and Author Talk
The public is invited to a free program exploring The Umbrella Arts Center’s outdoors public art ramble, Weaving an Address, a site-specific exhibition of work by prominent Black artists commemorating […]
