Coffee & Conversation: House Histories — Fact or Fiction?

Join Historic Beverly for a special Coffee & Conversation program exploring the fascinating world of house histories, research, and the stories we tell about our homes. House Histories: Fact or Fiction? takes a closer look at how historians uncover the real history behind historic houses and the myths, assumptions, and family legends that often grow around them over time. From “George Washington slept here” stories to assumptions based on architectural style alone, this engaging program will explore how Historic Beverly researches properties using deeds, maps, census records, photographs, and archival collections to separate fact from fiction. Guests will gain insight into the detective work involved in tracing the history of a home and learn what information is truly needed to document a property’s past. The conversation will also highlight Historic Beverly’s new 40 in 400 initiative, launched in celebration of Beverly’s 400th anniversary. This citywide effort aims to install 40… View Source