Hear the testimony. Cross-examine the witnesses. Decide the outcome. Live, interactive, and critically acclaimed. Play your part in history! The year is 1692. Bridget Bishop has been accused of witchcraft, and YOU are on the Puritan jury. Hear the historical testimonies, cross-examine the witnesses, and decide the verdict. Cry Innocent is a live, theatrical reenactment...
Come aboard Naumkeag with lifelong historian, author, and local diver, Captain Ray Bates, Jr., for a harbor tour to visit the sites and hear the stories of the many shipwrecks of Salem Sound. Captain Bates has been exploring shipwrecks since 1969 and has written several books on the maritime disasters that have occurred along Boston’s North Shore...
Join Dr. Robert Allison as he discusses the challenges, opportunities, and the role of Essex County as America declared independence in 1776. Why did the American colonies declare Independence in 1776? What were the challenges, and what potential opportunities did they see? How did their thinking change from trying to preserve their long-cherished charter rights...
Join mycologist Jana Harris from Essex Forays for a guided mushroom walk at Great Misery Island. For all those interested in discovering fungi growing on the Misery Island of the coast of Beverly/Salem. This unique island environment hosts conifer and hardwood trees that provide background to growing fungi. Fungi don’t stop there. Animals nesting and...
Come aboard Naumkeag with lifelong historian, author, and local diver, Captain Ray Bates, Jr., for a harbor tour to visit the sites and hear the stories of the many shipwrecks of Salem Sound. Captain Bates has been exploring shipwrecks since 1969 and has written several books on the maritime disasters that have occurred along Boston’s North Shore...
This lecture, presented by historian Alexander Cain, examines the often-overlooked experiences of American Loyalists from New England, including those from Essex County, during the Revolutionary War. It examines how unwavering loyalty to the Crown led to the loss of homes, freedom, and security for numerous families. Drawing on original petitions and firsthand accounts, the presentation...
Join Captain Michael Rutstein as he covers the events leading up to the famous battle between the armed American schooner Hannah and HMS Nautilus in October 1775. He will walk us step by step through the engagement and wrap up with the repercussions of this event and its impact on the course of the Revolution...
Join naturalist Chris Leahy for an in-depth exploration of the nature and birds of Great Misery Island. Explore the birds and environments of Great Misery Island. With 83 acres of varied habitats, Great Misery Island – now protected by The Trustees - offers a fascinating mix of natural and human history. On this 3.5-hour trip...
Join mycologist Jana Harris from Essex Forays for a guided mushroom walk at Great Misery Island. For all those interested in discovering fungi growing on the Misery Island of the coast of Beverly/Salem. This unique island environment hosts conifer and hardwood trees that provide background to growing fungi. Fungi don’t stop there. Animals nesting and...
