As Beverly celebrates its 400th anniversary, Historic Beverly invites you to explore the city neighborhood by neighborhood through a special series of Thursday night virtual walking tours this March.

Each live, guided program highlights a distinct Beverly neighborhood, revealing how geography, industry, architecture, and community life shaped the city over four centuries. Using historic photographs, maps, and storytelling, Historic Beverly staff bring Beverly’s streets directly to your screen with no walking required.

Neighborhoods Featured

Ryal Side – Discover the story of one of Beverly’s earliest settled areas, shaped by river life, industry, and generations of neighborhood growth.

Cove – Explore Beverly’s deep maritime roots through the waterfront, shipbuilding, trade, and coastal life that defined this historic neighborhood.

Centerville – Uncover the layered history of this crossroads community, where transportation routes, small businesses, and everyday life intersected.

Beverly Farms – Step into the evolution of a seaside village known for its landscapes, summer estates, rail connections, and strong sense of place.

Why Attend?

Celebrate Bev400 by seeing how Beverly’s neighborhoods tell the story of 400 years of change and continuity

Experience engaging walking tours from anywhere through a live virtual format

Gain new insight into familiar places and their rich histories

This series is perfect for longtime residents, new neighbors, history enthusiasts, and anyone curious about how Beverly became the city it is today.

Live on Thursday evenings in March | Virtual Program
Registration required. Zoom link provided upon registration.