Remembering Danvers

I enjoy writing about my memories of growing up in Danvers, Massachusetts. I began this weblog in 2007 in conjunction with the beginning of my series of monthly columns for the Danvers Herald. I have used the blog to post links to the published columns, and also to provide photos and supplementary information relevant to Danvers and my family. I invite comments from Danvers residents or others who have shared similar experiences.

Tuesday, June 17, 2025

Letter about Battle of Bunker Hill

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The Battle of Bunker Hill happened on June 17, 1775. While reading some resources about family genealogy in winter 2023, I encountered a rem...
Sunday, April 13, 2025

Locust Lawn memories

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Here is a copy of what I wrote in a 2009 piece about some memories at Locust Lawn:      Remembering Danvers 5/4/09    Locust Lawn - more mem...
Friday, April 11, 2025

The Little Girls of Locust Lawn

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  Note: I'm reposting this now (April 2025 -- sixteen years after the original publication in the Danvers Herald/Wicked Local), since th...
Monday, February 3, 2025

Typewriter lullaby

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This week I've been sorting through some folders of my past writings.  I discovered a scribbled draft titled, "My changing relation...
Thursday, October 10, 2024

Topsfield Fair foods

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In my local newspaper today, in western Massachusetts, I was surprised to see an article about foods at the 2024 Topsfield Fair.  I remember...
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I grew up in Danvers, attending Danvers Public Schools grades 1-10. I now live in western Massachusetts and enjoy writing. You can send me email via this form or add Comments to any of my posts.
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