Historic Beverly

Our mission is to share Beverly history with everyone, through our collections that encompass 3 houses, 5 centuries and thousands of stories

We do that by:

• Collecting and Preserving Beverly’s History:

so we can share it through exhibits, research, educational programs, publications, and tours

• Inspiring the Community to engage with history:

so we can strengthen our community outreach and develop a comprehensive education program that embraces diversity, highlights cultural heritage, and informs Beverly’s future

• Making History Accessible for all:

so we can improve handicap accessibility and increase public access to our collections and houses using 21st century methods such as our online collection, and social media platforms

Through all our activities, we nurture a love for history, and a sense of stewardship for the tangible evidence of that history so that it will be preserved for future generations. We actively collect, acquiring (mostly through donation) about 1000 new items yearly. We provide research services to scholars, teachers, and students, as well as to members of the public researching their family history, their neighborhood or other aspects of the city's story.  The Cabot House features exhibits on all aspects of Beverly history, and our programs include lectures, walking tours, fieldtrips, and special events.