e-Newsletter | August 28, 2026 | | |
Join us for the party of the century (or two) on Saturday, October 3.
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A Night of Serious Research at Privateer Rum...
Our August 25 Development Committee meeting was held at the headquarters of Privateer Rum in Ipswich. Committee members had the serious job of selecting the perfect batch of Navy Strength rum that will be bottled and served at our upcoming Cocktails in the Colonies fundraiser.
Each cask is different, and we had four incredible options. In the end, we chose a smooth sipper with notes of vanilla bean, toffee, and nutmeg, flavors that develop naturally during the magic of cask aging.
We work hard, but we also have really, really good time!
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Shot, Bludgeoned, Drowned, and Stabbed:
Dr. Perkins, the Farm Boy, and the Tattooed Man
by Bethany Groff Dorau, Executive Director
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Above: Little River from Floyd's Lane (now Hanover Street), the scene of a brutal attack in 1855.
"I decided I would see what I could find about this case, which required transcribing, genealogy, and poring over old maps, deeds, and wills. Afternoon turned to evening, evening to night. The phone rang. It was my husband, wondering if I was ever coming home. “I can’t talk right now,” I said. “I’m solving crimes!”
I did not solve this crime, and the conclusion of this case is deeply unsatisfying, as I will explain in a moment, but I did meet a young man I will never forget, and found quite a lot to both love and loathe in the Newburyport of the 1850’s."
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The Worcester Salt Special
by Robin Ziegler, PARC volunteer
| | “The Worcester Salt Special departed from the Worcester Salt Company in Silver Springs, NY on January 6, 1897 to celebrate the election of William McKinley as the 25th president of the United States. William McKinley was a staunch industrialist. He organized this “largest single shipment of a manufactured commodity ever made”, to be launched remotely when he pushed an electric button from his home in Ohio.” | |
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Building the Community: Meet the Men and Women Who Saved Newburyport
August 29, 2026 10am
Join author and historian Ghlee Woodworth for a tour of Oak Hill Cemetery, focusing on those who worked hard to sustain the community.
Tickets Here
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Ablaze! A Fiery Walking History of Newburyport's Famous Conflagrations
September 3, 2026 10am
Join Ghlee Woodworth for a walk through the history of the fires, famous and infamous, that shaped downtown Newburyport!
Tickets Here
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New Acquisitions for Old Newbury: 2026 Member Reception and Annual Meeting
September 9, 2026 6:30pm
Join us for an exciting evening at the New Acquisitions for Old Newbury event!
This is your chance to connect with fellow members and celebrate our organization's achievements over the past year.
Tickets Here
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Architectural Walking Tours: Newburyport’s Fashionable Old Houses
September 10 and Additional Dates
Architectural styles, like clothing, come into fashion for functional, aesthetic, economic, and social reasons. Over time, homeowners renovate, enhance, and adapt to reflect changing times and fashions.
Tickets Here
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Museum of Old Newbury Guided Tours
Summer - Fall season, 2026
Thursday - Sunday 11am - 5pm
(last tour at 4pm).
Take a tour through this 1808 house holding objects from the past 300 years and hear the story of Old Newbury and the growth of Newburyport.
August, Sept., October Tickets Here
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Ramble Through the Revolution: Old Hill Burying Ground
September 19, 2026 10am
Walking tour of the Old Hill Burying Ground focusing on Revolutionary War heroes as well as captains and merchants of Old Newbury.
Tickets Here
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Oak Hill Cemetery: Artists, Painters, and Ancient Trees
October 1, 2026 10am
Meet civic leaders, reformers, preservationists, public servants, and ordinary residents whose work protected lives, strengthened local institutions, and helped save the city's historic character. Their stories reveal how Newburyport was built not only by prominent merchants, but by generations of people who served their neighbors and sustained the community.
Tickets Here
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Our Annual Fundraising Event!
Generously sponsored by Barb Cullen, Realtor.
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Cocktails in the Colonies: America's 250th Birthday at the Pearson Tavern
October 3, 2026
Raise a glass to America’s 250th
at historic Pearson Tavern, with colonial cocktails, tavern tales, and an unforgettable night of history and cheer to benefit the Museum of Old Newbury.
Tickets Here
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Newburyport’s Revolution: From High Street to the Waterfront
October 10, 2026 10am
A walking tour into the heart of Newburyport. Hear how taverns,
merchant mansions, privateering fortunes, shipmasters, and public spaces helped shape the city
during the American Revolution.
Tickets Here
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Watch Past Events
Recorded Lectures Await!
Did you miss any of our MA250 series of events? Watch them at your leisure at newburyport250.org
Visit the Site
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Tomato Toast
It's hot, you are busy and your garden is cranking out fresh tomatoes like there is no tomorrow. It's a perfect recipe for the simplest and most delicious breakfast, lunch or late afternoon snack. If your garden isn't cooperating, there are plenty of farmers markets around just bursting with the goodness of the season.
Hot tip: There's nothing like the classic tomato and mayo sandwich, but friend admits that she mixes mayo and cream cheese with dill, mint, and black pepper for her sandwiches!
Ingredients
A loaf of good crusty bread (Sourdough, Peasant French or a good Semolina)
A jar of your favorite mayonnaise (Vegenaise works great too)
Fresh slicing tomatoes
Sea Salt
Instructions
1. Wash, dry and slice tomatoes
2. Slice and toast bread
3. Slather toast with a layer of mayo
4. Arrange sliced tomatoes on toast
5. Sprinkle with sea salt and pepper to taste
Grab a napkin, go outside and find a cozy spot to relax. Enjoy the taste of summer!
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Click the image to do the puzzle
One of the intricate hybrid pot and column copper stills at Privateer Rum.
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