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September 14, 2025
The Danvers Historical Society will host three events over the next two months to celebrate
the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution.
On Sunday, Sept. 14, a presentation and reenactment of Benedict Arnold’s troops moving through Danvers
will begin at 1 p.m. inside Tapley Hall, when local historian Dan Gagnon will discuss Arnold’s presence in
town during the war.
It was September 1775 when Arnold led 1,100 Continental Army troops from Cambridge to Quebec City.
During their journey north, some of the troops and Arnold himself camped in Danvers on Sept. 14.
At 1:45 p.m. that day, guests will proceed to the Benedict Arnold monument in Danvers Square to watch a 2
p.m. commemoration and rededication of the newly refinished monument that was erected in 1912 by the
Sons of the American Revolution.
The Danvers Alarm List will march to the site from the Rebecca Nurse Homestead for the ceremony and
drill in honor of all Patriots who fought for freedom 250 years ago. Attendees can socialize at the Berry
Tavern from 2:30-3:30 p.m. following the event.