Hands-On History: Celebrate Ratification Day!

Sat Jan 10 2026 at 09:30 am to 04:00 pm UTC-05:00

117 Cabot Street, Beverly, MA, United States, Massachusetts 01915 | Beverly

Historic Beverly
Publisher/HostHistoric Beverly
Hands-On History: Celebrate Ratification Day!
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A FREE Family-Friendly Program at Historic Beverly
Join us as we mark one of the most pivotal moments in our nation’s story, Ratification Day, when the United States took its first official steps into nationhood! Historic Beverly invites history lovers of all ages to roll up their sleeves, dive into the past, and explore what life was like at the dawn of the American republic.
During this interactive, drop-in program, visitors will:
Handle real and reproduction artifacts that bring the post-Revolutionary period to life
Try their hand at quill writing—sign your own “article of ratification”!
Create period-inspired crafts and learn how everyday objects shaped a new nation
Explore documents and stories that reveal how Beverly—and Massachusetts—played a role in America’s earliest political milestones
And much more!
Whether you’re a family looking for a fun weekend activity, a budding historian, or simply curious about the roots of our democracy, this hands-on celebration offers something for everyone.
Come learn, play, and discover the excitement of history in action.
Let’s celebrate Ratification Day together—Beverly-style!
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