Basic Organization Information
Beverly Historical Society
- Physical Address:
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Beverly, MA
01915
- EIN:
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04-2237789
- Web URL:
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www.beverlyhistory.org
- NTEE Category:
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A Arts, Culture, and Humanities
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A54 History Museums
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B Educational Institutions
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B70 Libraries, Library Science
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A Arts, Culture, and Humanities
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A80 Historical Societies and Related Activities
- Year Founded:
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1891
- Ruling Year:
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1943
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Mission Statement
The mission of the Society is to collect, preserve, interpret, and disseminate Beverly's regional history.
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Impact Summary from the Nonprofit
The Society accomplishes its mission through the preservation and interpretation of three historic sites, the Balch House, Hale Farm, and the Cabot House, and a museum collection of nearly a million items that is made available to scholars, teachers, students and the public through exhibits, programs, and research opportunities.
Leadership
Ms. Susan Goganian
Term:
Since
July
2008
Profile:
Director, Beverly Historical Society 2008- Present
Director Programs and Operations, The Boston Harbor Association 2007-2008
The Bostonian Society 1996 – 2007
Site Director 2000 - 2007
Director of Public Programs and Education 1996 - 2007
Adjunct professor, Suffolk University 2005 - present
Instructor, Northeastern University 2000 – 2004, 2007
Northeastern University, M.A. History
University of Maine, B. S. Business Administration
Professional Affiliations
Boston Harborfest, Board of Directors
Boston Landmarks Commission
Boston Women’s Heritage Trail, President
Essex National Heritage Commission
Fort Point Channel District Commission
Massachusetts Historical Society, Fellow
MYTOWN, Board of Directors, 1999-2006
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Program:
17th Century Saturdays
- Budget:
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- Category:
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Arts, Culture & Humanities
- Population Served:
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Adults
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General Public/Unspecified
Program Description:
A collaborative program with other sites in Essex County that promotes visitation to 17th century historic sites, many of which are not open regularly. Both the Balch House and the Hale House, two of the Society's historic sites, participate in this program on the first Saturday of the month, June - October
Program Long-Term Success:
Program Short-Term Success:
Program Success Monitored by:
Attendance numbers
Program Success Examples:
Program:
Old Planters Reunion
- Budget:
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$3,000
- Category:
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Arts, Culture & Humanities, General/Other
- Population Served:
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Adults
Program Description:
A biennial gathering of those descended from Beverly's 17th century families, and those interested in that history. The event is centered around the Balch Family Meeting, which invites descendants of John Balch, one of Beverly's first residents, to stay connected to the Balch House and contribute to its support. Other programs during the reunion include lectures, walking tours, tours of privately-owned First Period homes, and research and networking opportunities.
Program Long-Term Success:
The long-term goal of the Old Planters Reunion is to strengthen the Society's connections to those with a natural interest in our properties and collections: descendants of Beverly's first residents and those interested in early Beverly history, to help the Society create a sustainable future for that history.
Program Short-Term Success:
Short-term success will be measured by increased attendance over the previous event, memberships initiated by attendees, and increased donations.
Program Success Monitored by:
Attendees are asked to evaluate all aspects of the three day program.
Program Success Examples:
Although quantitative successes are certainly welcome (attendance, etc.) they are not the primary, or even secondary, goal of the program, particularly in the shortterm. Positive evaluations that indicate that participants learned something about this history, and that they enjoyed the program, are more important.
Program:
Digging up the Past: An Introduction to Archaeology
- Budget:
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$150
- Category:
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Education, General/Other
- Population Served:
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Children Only (5 - 14 years)
Program Description:
This 3rd grade
program begins with a discussion of early European
settlement on the North Shore, focusing on the history of the 17thcentury
Balch House and an archaeological dig done at the site in 1998. Archaeological
terms and procedures are explained. Small groups of students then perform
their own "digs" in "pits" provided by the museum educator.
Each "pit" contains an actual historic artifact that can be examined,
identified in resource material, and dated. This program includes a visit to
the Balch House.
Massachusetts State Learning standards: 3.2, 3.4,
3.9, 3.11, 3.12
Concepts and Skills: # 3 Observe and describe
local or regional historic artifacts
Program Long-Term Success:
To instill an appreciation for local history in Beverly schoolchildren, and assist teachers in meeting curriculum frameworks.
Program Short-Term Success:
Children will exhibit increased knowledge of the topic.
Program Success Monitored by:
Museum educator and classroom teacher feedback.
Program Success Examples:
Evaluation results.
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