Maritime Mansions at Twilight

Tours begin at 7 p.m. unless otherwise indicated.

Thursday, June 25

Reversal of Fortune: Judith Sargent and the Fight for Women's Rights

Hear how a loveless marriage, enormous debts, and a great love affair led to the fight for female independence. See works by Fitz Henry Lane and John Singer Sargent in a fabulous mansion near the harbor.

Maximum Participants: 20
Admission: $15 per person
Address: 49 Middle St, Gloucester
Meet at the Sargent House gate on Main St.

Additional Information: Some stairs. Call ahead for handicapped/wheelchair entrance.

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Thursday, July 30

Newbury's Town and Country Estates

The 1808 Cushing House and the 1690 Spencer-Peirce-Little Farm stand within two and a half miles of one another but each have their own tales to tell of Newburyport's maritime heyday. Tour the Cushing House, then visit SPL Farm for a candle-light tour and refreshments.

Maximum Participants: 15
Admission: $10 per person
Address: 98 High St., Newburyport

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Thursday, August 27

An Evening with Elizabeth Derby

Join Elizabeth Crowninshield Derby for an intimate tour of her house and then stroll down historic Derby Wharf, built in 1762. Learn about the bustling waterside life of this wharf on the eve of Revolution.

Two tours are scheduled, one at 7 p.m., one at 7:45 p.m.

Maximum Participants: 8 per tour
Admission: $5 per person.
Address: 168 Derby St., Salem

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Thursday, September 24

Point Shore Stroll / Lowell's Boat Shop

Amesbury?s Point Shore neighborhood was home to captains, merchants, and gentleman whose lives, literally and figuratively, faced the sea. The tour begins at Lowell?s Boat Shop, the oldest operating boat shop in America, and strolls down ?the shore? to enjoy houses from the 18th century to the present.

Maximum Participants: 20
Admission: $12 per person
Address: 459 Main St., Amesbury

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Thursday, October 29

An Evening with Captain and Abigail Trask

You are invited to the 1823 home of one of the North Shore's most successful merchant sea captains. Follow the transformation of Manchester-by-the-Sea from simple fishing village to its Golden Age as a playground for the rich and famous prior to World War I.

Two tours are scheduled, one at 7 p.m., one at 7:45 p.m.

Maximum Participants: 8 per tour
Admission: $8 per person
Address: 10 Union St., Manchester-by-the-Sea

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			Maritime Mansions at Twilight Tours begin at 7 p.m. unless otherwise indicated. Thursday, June 25 Reversal of Fortune: Judith Sargent and the Fight for Women's Rights Hear how a loveless marriage, enormous debts, and a great love affair led to the fight for female independence. See works by Fitz Henry Lane and John Singer Sargent in a fabulous mansion near the harbor. Maximum Participants: 20 Admission: $15 per person Address: 49 Middle St, Gloucester Meet at the Sargent House gate on Main St. Additional Information: Some stairs. Call ahead for handicapped/wheelchair entrance. Purchase Tickets Thursday, July 30 Newbury's Town and Country Estates The 1808 Cushing House and the 1690 Spencer-Peirce-Little Farm stand within two and a half miles of one another but each have their own tales to tell of Newburyport's maritime heyday. Tour the Cushing House, then visit SPL Farm for a candle-light tour and refreshments. Maximum Participants: 15 Admission: $10 per person Address: 98 High St., Newburyport Purchase Tickets Thursday, August 27 An Evening with Elizabeth Derby Join Elizabeth Crowninshield Derby for an intimate tour of her house and then stroll down historic Derby Wharf, built in 1762. Learn about the bustling waterside life of this wharf on the eve of Revolution. Two tours are scheduled, one at 7 p.m., one at 7:45 p.m. Maximum Participants: 8 per tour Admission: $5 per person. Address: 168 Derby St., Salem Purchase Tickets Thursday, September 24 Point Shore Stroll / Lowell's Boat Shop Amesbury?s Point Shore neighborhood was home to captains, merchants, and gentleman whose lives, literally and figuratively, faced the sea. The tour begins at Lowell?s Boat Shop, the oldest operating boat shop in America, and strolls down ?the shore? to enjoy houses from the 18th century to the present. Maximum Participants: 20 Admission: $12 per person Address: 459 Main St., Amesbury Purchase Tickets Thursday, October 29 An Evening with Captain and Abigail Trask You are invited to the 1823 home of one of the North Shore's most successful merchant sea captains. Follow the transformation of Manchester-by-the-Sea from simple fishing village to its Golden Age as a playground for the rich and famous prior to World War I. Two tours are scheduled, one at 7 p.m., one at 7:45 p.m. Maximum Participants: 8 per tour Admission: $8 per person Address: 10 Union St., Manchester-by-the-Sea Purchase Tickets
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