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Explore 5000 Years of History on the Homestead…

Over the course of multiple summers the Rebecca Nurse Homestead in Danvers was at the center of a summer archaeology program run by the University of Southern Maine in conjunction with Philips Andover Academy.  Thousands of artifacts were recovered giving … Continue reading

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Spring Opening!

Due to popular demand we will be opening earlier than usual this season. Starting on April 19th we will be open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 10:00am to 2:00pm. NOTE: Our regular summer hours Thursday-Sunday 10:00am to 3:00pm will begin … Continue reading

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Historic Holidays 2012

Please join Sgt. Francis Nurse and his family on Saturday November 24th as they portray the colonial celebration of the fall harvest! When: Saturday November 24th from 10am to 3pm Admission:  $5 for adults, $3 for seniors and students and those … Continue reading

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Commemorating George Jacobs: 320 Years Later

On August 18th and 19th we will be commemorating the anniversary of the death of George Jacobs. At 81 years old he was the oldest person executed for witchcraft in 1692. Through a series of remarkable events he was eventually … Continue reading

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Commemorating Rebecca Nurse: 320 Years Later

On July 14 we will be commemorating the 320th anniversary of the death of beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, Rebecca Nurse. Wrongfully accused and executed for practicing witchcraft on July 19, 1692. All day long our tours of the property … Continue reading

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“Gala Day” 1912 Throwback Weekend

Come join us Saturday June 16th on our opening weekend as we commemorate being a museum for over 100 years! Step back in time to the year 1912 when the Rebecca Nurse Memorial Association held their first “Gala Day” celebration … Continue reading

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Opening Day 2011

The Rebecca Nurse Homestead opens to the public on June 1, 2011 for the season.

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