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ARCHIVAL CENTER

A Brief Guide
to the Archives

House Marker Program

NEW!
Archival Center Reports

 FY2012 • FY2011 
 FY2010 • FY2009 
   FY2008 • FY2007  


"Touching the Past"
Vignette articles about
items in our collection


DANVERS HISTORY

The Creation of Danvers

Discovering Paul Revere in the Dried Prunes Box

Danvers State Hospital


 

 

 

 

 


Welcome to the Danvers Archival Center Website. The Archival Center houses a wonderful and diverse collection of two–dimensional materials that relate to the history of Salem Village and Danvers from the 17th century to the present. Our books, manuscripts, maps, photographs, newspapers and other materials are available to anyone interested in finding out more about Salem Village witchcraft, any aspect or era of Danvers history, local architecture, and local genealogy. Interested persons are urged to call, email or visit us during our open hours.

Richard B. Trask
Town Archivist

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SALEM VILLAGE WITCHCRAFT
A Brief Guide

"Ask the Archivist"
Frequently asked questions about Salem Witchcraft

"The Devil
Hath Been Raised"

An introduction
to the events of 1692


Witchcraft Victims' Memorial

OTHER RESOURCES

Danvers Historical Society

Rebecca Nurse Homestead

Salem Witch Trials
U. of VA Site

Essex National
Heritage Area


Peabody Institute Library, Peabody, MA



 

 

Last updated: August 1, 2013