Glen Magna Farms

10/07/2024

Join Danvers Historical Society on Sunday, October 20 from 2-5pm for a benefit to restore the Peabody Gazebo at Glen Magna Farms.

Designed in 1840 and authentically reconstructed in 1989, it is time again to restore the Gazebo to its glory! Your ticket purchase supports much-needed updates to this focal point in our historic gardens. Spend an afternoon enjoying catered food and drink, listening to the eclectic sounds of the band The MERJ, and strolling through stunning garden rooms at the height of autumn.

Funded in part by DeGeorge Home Improvements. Thank you to Vinwood Catering for supporting our preservation mission.

Advance tickets ONLY until October 15 on EVENTBRITE https://tinyurl.com/yc4kavwc. Details at www.DanversHistory.org or call 978-777-1666.

$45 per person. Under 21 must be accompanied by an adult.
Passed lite bites by Vinwood Catering, wine, and signature cocktails.
Location: Glen Magna Farms, 29 Ingersoll Street, Danvers, MA 01923. Free parking.

08/12/2024

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With stately columns framing the ceremony and a tented reception, this vibrant New England garden wedding is picture-perfect.

06/17/2024

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Be sure to check out "Tales from the Greenhouse" now available on the Danvers Historical Society website. Thank you to our Buildings & Grounds manager Matthew Martin for these wonderful articles!

05/06/2024

PLANT SALE - Mother’s Day weekend. 5/11 & 5/12/24

Saturday and Sunday, May 11th and 12th, from 9am to 1pm, Glen Magna Farms parking lot 29 Ingersoll St Danvers MA.
Danvers Historical Society’s Plant Sale will take place for only two days! Bring home a piece of Glen Magna Farms to that special mother in your life.

In celebration of Earth Day Bartlett Tree Experts donated dozens of trees for us to sell at our annual plant sale this spring. Thank you Bartlett Tree Experts for donating Birch trees and Red Pine trees to this year’s plant sale.

Dear Plant Sale Patrons and New Guests,

Welcome back to Glen Magna Farms Back to Nature Plant Sale. This year will be special with an array of perennials field dug from the historic gardens of Glen Magna Farms. Last fall, our gardeners patiently divided and potted 100s of plants for you to bring home and enjoy in your garden. We will also be offering many low maintenance, New England native plants to make your home sustainable all while helping our declining butterfly and bird populations.

We also invite you to stroll the enchanted 11 acres of garden rooms of Glen Magna Farms before or after you shop. Let the winding paths and majestic trees inspire you to make your corner of the earth a little greener. Lastly, the garden crew will be participating in “No Mow May” for the 4th year in a row. Be sure to explore the outskirts of the property and our heirloom apple orchard to see all the colorful wildflowers. It’s always fun to count how many songbirds you can spot building their nest in the “No Mow May” areas. We look forward to meeting you!

05/06/2024

On Tuesday, June 18, kick off the 2024 Summer Beer Garden Music Series with an Open Mic Night MC’d by Ron Sarro, president of Lynnfield Historical Society. Join the fun and bring your talents to the veranda at historic Glen Magna Farms. The Beer Garden consists of Locally brewed ciders and beers as well as food and soft drinks. Please see website for more details.

https://www.danvershistory.org/summer-beer-gardens-begin/

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04/23/2024

In celebration of Earth Day Bartlett Tree Experts donated dozens of trees for us to sell at our annual plant sale this spring. We so appreciate our partnership with BartlettBeverlyFarms. Our plant sale is on May 11th & 12th from 9-1pm. We look forward to seeing everyone!

04/05/2024

A nice way to think positive about the recent April snowfall.

“Poor Man’s Fertilizer” is an expression to describe an early spring snow, and there’s actual science behind it!
“Snow and other forms of precipitation contain nutrients such as nitrogen and sulfur. If the ground isn’t frozen or saturated, these nutrients can be absorbed into the soil.”
https://www.woodstockhistorycenter.org/articles/2021/4/22/snow-poor-mans-fertilizer

Let’s hope this snow makes everything “pop” next week! 🌷🌷🌷🌷☀️☀️☀️☀️

04/05/2024

03/25/2024

WE ARE HIRING!

The Danvers Historical Society is looking for a passionate part time employee who is interested in caring for the historic buildings and grounds of Glen Magna Farms and Page House.
Work includes.
-basic landscaping, gardening, and estate care
-use of string trimmers and push mowers
-small painting projects
-some weekends work
-must be 18 or older

Please send your resume to [email protected]

12/21/2023

“Meet Christian Clemson, Assistant Restoration Manager of the Danvers Historical Society.
Christian has been working for the Danvers Historical Society for 7 years where he has helped restore the many historic buildings and gardens.
Christian is a skilled gardener as well as a passionate bird watcher, being able to identify any bird that visits Glen Magna Farms. We appreciate all Christian does to help preserve our towns wonderful history”.