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"In These Imperiled Times:" The Civil War Correspondence of the Men of South Danvers

September 24, 2009 at 9am to December 31, 2009 at 9pm – Peabody Institute Library The exhibit, "In These Imperiled Times:" The Civil War Correspondence of the Men of South Danvers will present to the public a seldom seen window into the complexity of views on race held by the pe... Organized by Nancy Barthelemy | Type: exhibit

“Discovering Moneyed Methuen”

November 1, 2009 at 1pm to November 1, 2010 at 2pm – The Tenney Gatehouse You are invited to explore the Tenney Gatehouse. Now home to the Methuen Historical Society, the gatehouse was a c.1830 farmhouse remodeled to become the entry point to Grey Court, Charles Tenney's... Organized by Elizabeth Rankin | Type: historic, tour

Salem Wine Imports Grand Tasting to benefit Salem historic organizations

November 12, 2009 from 6:30pm to 9pm – Old Town Hall Salem Wine Imports is hosting a Grand Tasting at the Old Salem Town Hall on Thursday November 12. Proceeds will benefit Historic New England, Historic Salem, Inc., and the Salem Atheneaum. Over 80... Organized by Julie Arrison (posted by) | Type: wine, tasting, fundraiser

An (Un)Civil Action?: Springfield and the Revolutionary Model of Armed Resistance

November 14, 2009 from 1pm to 4pm – D'Amour Museum of Fine Arts, Davis Auditorium, Springfield Museums On October 16, 1859, John Brown led an armed attack on Harper's Ferry Armory. He was hanged for murder and treason on December 2 of the same year. On January 25, 1787, Daniel Shays led an armed att... Organized by Patricia Bruttomesso | Type: lecture, tour, film

“Exploring the North Shore's Summer Retreat History”

November 15, 2009 from 9:30pm to 11:30pm – Willowdale Estate Date: Sunday, November15, 2009 9:30 - 11:30 AM Location: Willowdale Estate, 24 Asbury Road Topsfield, MA 01983 Experience a distinguished home and stroll the grounds of an exceptional property wi... Organized by Elizabeth Rankin | Type: historic, tour

Jules Gordon

November 17, 2009 from 7:30pm to 9pm – R.S. Peabody Museum on Phillips Andover academy grounds Andover, MA - November 17, 2009 - The Northeast Chapter of the Massachusetts Archaeological Society will feature Mr. Charlie Cockburn as its November speaker. His topic is entitled "The Bone Spoon ... Organized by Jules Gordon | Type: monthly, speaking, program

Peabody Leatherworkers Museum Open House

November 19, 2009 from 5pm to 7pm – The Peabody Leatherworkers Museum The Peabody Leatherworkers Museum Open House DATE: Thursday, November 19, 2009 TIME: 5:00PM-7:00PM LOCATION: Peabody Leatherworkers Museum 205 Washington Street, Peabody, Mass 01960 MORE: Come joi... Organized by Merritt | Type: open, house
Thanksgiving with the Phillips Family

November 19, 2009 from 6:30pm to 7:30pm – The Phillips House Kick off the holiday season at the Phillips House. Learn how a prominent Salem family assembled to celebrate and give thanks. Listen to stories derived from the social calendars and personal journa... Organized by Julie Arrison | Type: historic, home, tour

An (Un)Civil Action?: Violent Politics in 1920s Worcester

November 21, 2009 from 1pm to 4pm – Testa Science Center Auditorium, Assumption College On October 19, 1924, months of back-and-forth political intimidation climaxed in a night-long riot that followed a heavily protected Ku Klux Klan meeting at the Worcester Fairgrounds. Four years la... Organized by Patricia Bruttomesso | Type: lecture, film

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