Save the Glover

05/30/2026

As comes to a close, a month intended to celebrate and bring awareness about historic preservation, we continue to move forward into the summer to advocate to save the General Glover Farmhouse from neglect and demolition. This place matters not just to our local community but to our American history, and we have take the opportunity now to preserve it for future generations.

05/22/2026

05/19/2026

Thanks to American Heritage Magazine for their wonderful support of our preservation effort!

America's upcoming 250th birthday is a time to celebrate our nation's history and the people who sacrificed so much to make it. Unfortunately, many of these important figures are too often forgotten, as are the few landmarks or historical sites left to remember them by.

Shockingly, the former home of one of the great leaders of the Revolution, John Glover, is still scheduled for demolition this summer in Massachusetts. Glover and his famed Marblehead regiment saved Washington's army three times, including rowing them across the Delaware River to victory in December 1776.

In our latest issue, Nancy L. Schultz, chair of the Swampscott History Commission, offers an update on the Glover House and the campaign to protect it. Their new non-profit 501(c)3, Save the Glover!, has raised nearly $600,000 in donations and pledges, but continues to be short of what's needed.

"Local advocacy remains strong, but the property’s future is still uncertain due to development pressures," Schultz writes. "Public engagement continues to be critical, especially as the 250th anniversary draws near and interest in Revolutionary War heritage increases."

"We must preserve this essential site, which is linked to our struggle for independence," she adds.

Read more about efforts to save the Glove House in Schultz's essay in our new issue (link in comments). Massachusetts Historical Society

05/17/2026

Thank you to Historic Beverly for hosting us on Armed Forces Day for a talk about General Glover's deep ties to the naval history of Beverly during the American Revolution, along with getting the opportunity to share with the Beverly community about the history and preservation effort of his Farmhouse. We thank those who came out to support, with their tickets going to support both Historic Beverly the Glover Farmhouse preservation effort. We encourage all to check out the Revolution exhibits and artifacts at Historic Beverly with a few tied to Glover himself, including the 1776 E. Russell copy of the Declaration of Independence and model of the Hannah.

05/14/2026

What did Revolutionary War hero General John Glover have to do with Beverly? More than you might think.

Join us this Saturday, May 16th at 2:00pm at the Cabot House (117 Cabot Street) for a fascinating program exploring the life, legacy, and preservation of one of the Revolution’s most important military leaders. While Glover is best known for his elegant Marblehead mansion and his final farmhouse in Swampscott, Beverly played a major role in his wartime story. From outfitting the schooner Hannah, the first vessel in Washington’s Navy, at his Beverly wharf, to defending Beverly Harbor with the 14th Continental Regiment, Glover’s ties to the city run deep. He also famously read the Declaration of Independence to his troops at what is now Independence Park in July 1776.

As Beverly celebrates its 400th anniversary and the nation marks the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, this special Armed Forces Day program will spotlight ongoing efforts to preserve Glover’s final home in Swampscott.

Historian Nancy Lusignan Schultz, Ph.D., Chair of the Swampscott Historical Commission, will share the remarkable story of the farmhouse and the work underway to save this important Revolutionary War site.

This special event is also a joint fundraiser supporting preservation efforts at both Historic Beverly and Save the Glover.

History, preservation, and community come together for one unforgettable evening. Join us by securing your tickets here: https://tinyurl.com/5yc245f9

05/12/2026

Great post by Historic Beverly about John Glover today. Don’t forget to get your tickets for the lecture this Saturday.

https://historicbeverly.net/event/general-john-glovers-historic-ties-to-beverly-massachusetts/

Meet the man who saved the Revolution—and helped put Beverly on the map! 🌊🇺🇸

While many associate Colonel John Glover with Marblehead, his ties to Beverly are deep and legendary. A merchant, sailor, and fierce leader, Glover was the bridge between our local shores and American independence.

Here’s why he’s a North Shore icon:

🎣 The "Marbleheaders" (and Beverly men!): Glover led a rugged regiment of sailors and fishermen from Beverly and Marblehead. These weren't just soldiers; they were expert mariners who could handle a boat in any weather.

🚣‍♂️ The Great Escape: When Washington was trapped after the Battle of Long Island, it was Glover’s men who pulled off a silent, overnight evacuation, saving the entire Continental Army from capture.

❄️ Crossing the Delaware: That famous Christmas night crossing to Trenton? Glover and his men were the ones navigating those ice-choked waters.

⚓️ Birth of the Navy: Glover’s own schooner, the Hannah, was commissioned right here in Beverly, cementing our city's legacy as the Birthplace of the American Navy.

Next time you’re exploring Historic Beverly, take a second to salute this seafaring hero. Without the grit of Glover and the brave men of the North Shore, history might have taken a very different turn! 🏛️✨

05/11/2026

Support for the preservation effort alongside a piece of history! A 1779 letter from General John Glover at Old Town Antiques in Marblehead and a call for advocacy to save the General Glover Farmhouse.

05/06/2026

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Join us on Wednesday, May 6 at 7 p. m. to learn about the Patriots and Loyalists who were living in Marblehead. Nearly every house in Marblehead that predates 1775 was the home of a serviceman in America’s Revolutionary War. An estimated 300 houses still survive, even if modified by later generati...

05/06/2026

General John Glover isn’t just a Marblehead or Swampscott story. He’s part of Beverly’s history too.

From a Beverly wharf, Glover outfitted the schooner Hannah, the first vessel in George Washington’s Navy. His regiment defended Beverly Harbor, and in July 1776 he read the Declaration of Independence to his troops at what is now Independence Park. His business network here helped supply the war effort and manage captured prizes.

This Armed Forces Day, join us to hear how that legacy is still being preserved. Nancy Lusignan Schultz, Ph.D., Chair of the Swampscott Historical Commission, will share updates on the effort to save Glover’s final home.

This is a joint fundraiser supporting preservation efforts at Historic Beverly and Save the Glover.

📍 Cabot House, 117 Cabot St. Beverly
🕰️ May 16, 2026, 2 P.M.
🔗 https://historicbeverly.net/event/general-john-glovers-historic-ties-to-beverly-massachusetts/