First Friday: From Beverly to the East Indies – Featuring Dane Morrison

Join Professor Emeritus Dane Morrison of Salem State University for an engaging exploration of Beverly’s place in the global maritime world during the Age of Sail. As one of New England’s important commercial ports, Beverly Harbor played a pivotal role in early American trade, connecting local merchants and mariners to markets across the Atlantic and into the East Indies. Drawing on decades of research into New England’s overseas commerce, Morrison will examine how Beverly’s participation in the East Indies trade shaped the town’s economy, influenced daily life, and connected this coastal community to cultures and commerce thousands of miles away. Discover how Beverly Harbor helped establish the city as an important center of maritime enterprise and explore the lasting impact of these global connections on Beverly’s history. Whether you’re interested in local history, maritime trade, or New England’s global connections, this lecture offers a fascinating look at one of Beverly’s most significant historical legacies. First Friday programming is generously sponsored by Al Temkin Productions altemkinproductions.com