Danvers, Massachusetts

Historical Society

Danvers, Massachusetts

History, Historic House, Library, Specialized

"The General Israel Putnam Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, has enjoyed a distinguished and esteemed one hundred year history. It was organized and has been run by a long line of dedicated, committed women, who descended from many different founders and leaders of our great nation. On April 19, 1895 twenty charter members formed the chapter in honor of General Israel Putnam, a Revolutionary War soldier, born in Danvers, Massachusetts, January 7, 1718.

Hamilton, Massachusetts

Historical Society

Danvers, Massachusetts

History, Historic House, Specialized

Located in the Historic District of Danvers (once Salem Village, infamous for the Witchcraft Delusion of 1692), primarily constructed in 1670, acquired by our chapter for a meeting place, recorded in the National Register as significant to the Historic District in 1979, declared a National Historic Site in 1986, commended for careful restoration by the Danvers Historical Commission in 1989, the Judge Samuel Holten House bears the name of our Representative to and former President of the First Continental Congress, a physician, patriot, judge, and statesman. The grounds also contain a PRIVY, circa 1823 , featured with a picture and text in Richard S. Barlow's book, The Vanishing American Outhouse.

Rowley, Massachusetts

Historical Society

Georgetown, Massachusetts

History

Wenham, Massachusetts

History

Ipswich, Massachusetts

Historical Society

Middleton, Massachusetts

Historical Society

Wenham, Massachusetts

Culture

Topsfield, Massachusetts

History, Historic House, Historical Society

The Topsfield Historical Society preserves and maintains the 1683 Parson Capen House, one of the finest examples of Elizabethan architecture in America, the 1710 Captain Joseph Gould Barn, a variety of artifacts, and an extensive records collection. The Society also sponsors a wide variety of events and programs throughout the year.