Brown Bag Lunch Series: Nora Neale
Learn all about beekeeping with Nora Neale, an apiarist at Lupine Lane Apiary in Topsfield who also takes care of hives throughout surrounding towns. Join us to hear the latest buzz about beekeeping! Visitors may also browse a selection of Lupine Lane honey and products in the museum gift shop. ____________________ The Brown Bag Lunch […]
Tour: The Patton Family in New England
The Patton Family in New England Tour chronicles the life and legacy of one of America’s premier military families who resided here on Boston’s North Shore. On the tour, you will see four rooms within the Patton Homestead that are filled with military memorabilia, family heirlooms, photography, books, and papers that comprise a collection known […]
Harvest Dinner in the Historic House – SOLD OUT
Harvest Dinners in the Historic House Friday, November 15, 6:00 p.m. cocktails, 6:30 p.m. dinner Saturday, November 16, 7:00 p.m. cocktails, 7:30 p.m. dinner Take a step back in time and join us for an intimate harvest dinner in the historic Claflin-Gerrish-Richards house. Savor the ambience in one of the oldest homes in the U.S. […]
Harvest Dinner in the Historic House – SOLD OUT
Harvest Dinners in the Historic House Friday, November 15, 6:00 p.m. cocktails, 6:30 p.m. dinner Saturday, November 16, 7:00 p.m. cocktails, 7:30 p.m. dinner Take a step back in time and join us for an intimate harvest dinner in the historic Claflin-Gerrish-Richards house. Savor the ambience in one of the oldest homes in the U.S. […]
Brown Bag Lunch Series: Gordon Harris
March 17th is not just St. Patrick's Day, but Evacuation Day in Boston! 249 years ago this March, British Troops were forced to evacuate from Boston. Hear from local historian Gordon Harris about this momentous event and the first battles of the American Revolution. Register Here>> Image: "The evacuation of Boston" from the New York […]
Brown Bag Lunch Series: Dr. Kimberly Alexander
From the Ground Up: The Role of Shoes During the American Revolution, presented by Dr. Kimberly Alexander April 2025 marks the 250th anniversary of the start of the American Revolution. To commemorate this anniversary, Dr. Kimberly Alexander from the University of New Hampshire joins us to discuss the importance of shoes during the Revolution. ABOUT […]
Brown Bag Lunch Series: Stacey Fraser
Many Massachusetts residents know what happened on April 19, 1775. On that day, Massachusetts colonists engaged in battle with British soldiers. A dawn skirmish on Lexington’s town common was followed by a larger conflict in Concord. Eventually, thousands of people fought a running battle which raged through several towns throughout the day. After years of […]
Patton Family Archive Open House
Patton Family Archive Open House Location: Patton Homestead, 650 Asbury St., South Hamilton MA Come explore the Patton Family Archives during this open house organized by Friends of Patton Homestead. Docents will be on hand to answer all your questions! Stop by and learn about the Patton Family, specifically Maj. Gen. Patton and his service during […]
Candlelight Tour
Candlelight Tour of the Claflin-Gerrish-Richards House Step back in time as you explore one of the nation’s earliest homes by the flickering glow of candlelight. On this 30-minute guided tour of the 17th-century Claflin-Gerrish-Richards House, you’ll hear stories of yesterday—some curious, some mysterious—as you explore the rooms where generations once lived. For these special evenings, […]
Candlelight Tour
Candlelight Tour of the Claflin-Gerrish-Richards House Step back in time as you explore one of the nation’s earliest homes by the flickering glow of candlelight. On this 30-minute guided tour of the 17th-century Claflin-Gerrish-Richards House, you’ll hear stories of yesterday—some curious, some mysterious—as you explore the rooms where generations once lived. For these special evenings, […]
Railroads and Gloucester’s Fishing Industry
We’re kicking off a new Afternoon Enrichment series for adults with historian Paul Romary, who brings Gloucester’s 19th-century fishing story to life in surprising ways. His talk uncovers the overlooked role of the railroad in turning Gloucester into a world-renowned fishing port after the Civil War. While most accounts focus on fishermen at sea, Romary […]
Candlelight Tour
Candlelight Tour of the Claflin-Gerrish-Richards House Step back in time as you explore one of the nation’s earliest homes by the flickering glow of candlelight. On this 30-minute guided tour of the 17th-century Claflin-Gerrish-Richards House, you’ll hear stories of yesterday—some curious, some mysterious—as you explore the rooms where generations once lived. For these special evenings, […]