What's New in OId Newbury
Follow the footsteps of Revolutionary soldiers, research your Revolutionary roots, and tour historic sites
and burying grounds, join a voyage on the Merrimack River, and much more!
Join Jack Santos as he recounts the stories of Newburyport’s patriots on this daring expedition through the wilderness!
Join us for walking tours of Newburyport’s architectural styles from the 18th and 19th centuries as found near the Cushing House.
We have thousands of letters from the Graves family from 1880-1940 to process. The hardest working interns around need your help!
Join us for a lecture by Kathleen Langone on Gilded Age miniaturist Amalia Kussner and her ties to Newburyport's Laura Coombs Hills!
Join us for a celebration of the past year at the Museum of Old Newbury and be the first to "meet" new additions to the collection!
Join us to toast and celebrate the completion of the Perkins Art & Research Center with your friends and neighbors.
Let the good times roll—Newburyport style! This festive evening brings the musical soul of New Orleans to the heart of historic Newburyport.
Join us for Newburyport's 8th annual community reading of Frederick Douglass' powerful speech, "What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?"
An in-person community reading of Frederick Douglass's impassioned 1852 speech, “What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?” will take place on Sunday, July 6, at 10am. Lend your voice to this powerful participatory event.
We will gather near the Garrison statue in Brown Square, Newburyport. Seating is limited - please bring a chair or blanket to the reading.
The reading will be followed by a discussion led by project scholar and historian of the civil rights movement, Jason Sokol.
This program is funded in part by Mass Humanities, which receives support from the Massachusetts Cultural Council and is an affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities.
In case of inclement weather, the reading will happen on the same date & time at a nearby indoor location. Registrants will be notified of any change in location. This year's event is being organized by the Friends of William Lloyd Garrison, Museum of Old Newbury and the First Religious Society UU.
About Frederick Douglass
Frederick Douglass was born in 1818 and escaped from slavery in Maryland in 1838. He lived for many years in Massachusetts and at one time worked for the Massachusetts Anti-Slavery Society. He delivered the Fourth of July speech on July 5, 1852, in Rochester, New York, to the Rochester Ladies’ Anti-Slavery Society. The most celebrated orator of his day, Douglass’ powerful language, resolute denunciations of slavery, and forceful examination of the Constitution challenge us to think about the histories we tell, the values they teach, and if our actions match our aspirations.
The speech being read can be found here: https://www.newburyhistory.org/frederick-douglass-speech-medium
Made possible with support from MassHumanities and the Massachusetts Cultural Council.
Join us on a stroll through history as we explore Sawyer Hill Burying Ground and meet the people who shaped Newburyport's Revolution!
Parade Route
The parade route is as follows:
Congregate at lower Federal St and Water St, and march up Federal to High St. Turn right on High and proceed to Bartlet Mall. Loop the pond and march down State St to the Review Stand at Market Square.
Musket volleys will fire at historically important locations.
Floats are relieved from the parade once they arrive at Market Square.
Singing of the National Anthem, Posting the Colors and Speeches take place at Market Square.
GRAND EXHIBITION OPENINGS
"Road to Revolution" exhibition. Funded in part by the Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism, in partnership with Museum of Old Newbury, Newburyport Public Library, and Central Congregational Church.
What better time than the Summer Solstice to join us for a walk through historic Oak Hill Cemetery on the longest day of the year?
Come hear Alexander Cain's captivating talk on Newburyport in the early days of the Revolutionary War.
Join us on a stroll through history at the First Parish Burying Ground, and meet the people who shaped Newbury(port)'s Revolution!
Join noted author and historian Ghlee Woodworth for a Saturday morning stroll through sites connected with Newburyport's Revolutionary past
Introducing Coombs & Blooms, a ticketed fundraiser event at Newburyport Art on June 7th, 6:00-8:00pm. This flower-filled fundraiser supports Newburyport Art’s programming, capital building improvements, and community outreach!
Enjoy two days of exclusive access to stunning gardens in greater Newburyport.
Join Joel Bohy, early weapons expert, for an exploration of the muskets and swords carried during American Revolution.
Join us on a stroll through history at the First Parish Burying Ground, and meet the people who shaped Newbury(port)'s Revolution!
Join a panel of noted scholars for a discussion of how Newburyport grappled with the promise and paradox of liberty.
Come party with us at the Old Gaol, sip on cocktails, and enjoy a night to remember! This event is a fundraiser to support our archives.
Join us on April 27, 2025, at 1:00 PM to explore cool Newbury(port) transportation innovations - from bridges to boats, trains to planes!
Join us for "Follow the Thread...a Tale of Six Dresses" where we showcase six fabulous dresses in person! Tickets available March 11.
Join us for "Follow the Thread...a Tale of Six Dresses" where we showcase six fabulous dresses in person!
Join us on a stroll through history as we explore Old Hill Burying Ground and its links to the people who shaped Newburyport's Revolution!
Join us for a special Sunday afternoon event at the Museum of Old Newbury to explore a tea party mystery--Boston? or Newburyport?
Join Graham McKay of Lowell’s Boat Shop and Bethany Groff Dorau as they explore how Newburyport defended Nbpt harbor against attack by sea.
Join historian and author Alexander Cain for a captivating lecture exploring the roots of the American Revolution in Essex County.
Have you come to a dead end in your online house history research? There's more to discover in the wonderful warrens of local archives and museums.
What better time than Winter Solstice to grab a flashlight and join us for a walk through historic Oak Hill Cemetery on the longest night of the year?
To add to the intimacy and atmosphere of darkness, many epitaphs are easiest to read by flashlight. Join noted author and historian Ghlee Woodworth, a 12th generation Newburyport native, and Museum of Old Newbury executive director Bethany Groff Dorau for a nighttime stroll through the historic 1842 Oak Hill Cemetery, final resting place of shipwrecked sailors, sea captains and merchants, architects and photographers, writers and poets, silversmiths and newspaper editors, and adventurers who travelled to the California gold rush. We will visit several Ebenezers, though none of them Scrooges, and toast the longest night with hot cider, cider donuts, and good cheer.
$10 Members - $20 General Admission
Solstice in the Cemetery: Night Walk Through Oak Hill!
Date: Friday Dec 20, 2024
Time: 6:30 pm
Location: Oak Hill Cemetery
What better time than Winter Solstice to grab a flashlight and join us for a walk through historic Oak Hill Cemetery on the longest night of the year?
To add to the intimacy and atmosphere of darkness, many epitaphs are easiest to read by flashlight. Join noted author and historian Ghlee Woodworth, a 12th generation Newburyport native, and Museum of Old Newbury executive director Bethany Groff Dorau for a nighttime stroll through the historic 1842 Oak Hill Cemetery, final resting place of shipwrecked sailors, sea captains and merchants, architects and photographers, writers and poets, silversmiths and newspaper editors, and adventurers who travelled to the California gold rush. We will visit several Ebenezers, though none of them Scrooges, and toast the longest night with hot cider, cider donuts, and good cheer.
Get your ticket for the legendary Museum of Old Newbury Members' Holiday Party! Check your membership status (call us and we'll gladly check for you), and come back to sign up on November 10!
Join your fellow members of the Museum of Old Newbury for a special evening in the 1808 Cushing House. Stroll through the glittering, decorated rooms of this grand home at twilight.
Then, grab a hot cider or an Ipswich Ale and head out to the decorated courtyard to enjoy a view of the c.1810 Carriage House.
The Portermen, Newburyport's own sea shanty and traditional music singers, and a fabulous hot jazz band will perform in the lecture hall, the courtyard, and the c.1810 Carriage House.
Enjoy festive drinks, appetizers, desserts, and good cheer as we celebrate the history of our beautiful community.
Admission is free for members of the Museum of Old Newbury. Registration is required and space is limited.
Images courtesy of Bob Watts
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