We can easily find out what was making the national headlines this week in world history. But what about the important things happening this week, 36 years ago, in Danvers? Here are some fun tidbits of information from back in the day, found in the archives at the Peabody Institute Library. Let us know if you remember any of them, or feel free to share what your life was like back in the 80's in town. 1976 The Circus Is In Town: The Hamid-Morton circus, sponsored by the Aleppo Temple Shrine was at the Twin-rinks. At the time the Shriners were the second largest Circus producers in the country…

We can easily find out what was making the national headlines this week in world history. But what about the important things happening this week in Danvers history? Here are some fun tidbits of information from back in the day, found in the archives at the Peabody Institute Library. Let us know if you remember any of them, or feel free to share what your life was like back in the 60's in town. 1969 The town's drug commission was proposing a program of drug education that would reach down into the elementary school system, as low as first grade, in hopes that "when a youngster is offered …

We can easily find out what was making the national headlines this week in world history. But what about the important things happening this week in Danvers history? Here are some fun tidbits of information from back in the day, found in the archives at the Peabody Institute Library. Let us know if you remember any of them, or feel free to share what your life was like back in the 80's in town. 1982 Remember when the Liberty Tree Mall wasn't open on Sunday? Beginning this week in 1982, the mall allowed 13 fast food restaurants -- all exempt from the state blue laws -- to open on Sunday …

We can easily find out what was making the national headlines this week in world history. But what about the important things happening this week in Danvers history? Here are some fun tidbits of information from back in the day, found in the archives at the Peabody Institute Library. Let us know if you remember any of them, or feel free to share what your life was like back in the 70's in town. 1975: Because the state passed a law to make new gun registration tougher, Danvers saw a surge in firearms licenses--roughly 4,000, or at the time, one in five Danvers residents, had a license to carry…

We can easily find out what was making the national headlines this week in world history. But what about the important things happening this week in Danvers history? Here are some fun tidbits of information from back in the day, found in the archives at the Peabody Institute Library. Let us know if you remember any of them, or feel free to share what your life was like back in the 80's in town. 1987 The Danvers Herald asked readers if Red Sox pitcher Roger Clemens was worth a million dollars a year. Their response was mixed. "I don't think so," Edward Powers said. "If you keep paying these …

We can easily find out what was making the national headlines this week in world history. But what about the important things happening this week in Danvers history? Here are some fun tidbits of information from back in the day, found in the archives at the Peabody Institute Library. Let us know if you remember any of them, or feel free to share what your life was like back in the 50's in town. 1953: At the beginning of the month, Millions watched as Danvers couple, Gloria Ann Gilliiland and Robert Jospeh LeBlanc, got married in New York City on the daily TV program "Bride and Groom." One …

We can easily find out what was making the national headlines this week in world history. But what about the important things happening this week in Danvers history? Here are some fun tidbits of information from back in the day, found in the archives at the Peabody Institute Library. Let us know if you remember any of them, or feel free to share what your life was like back in the 80's in town. 1980: Danvers was described as a "paradise for the car thief and the center of that Garden of Edin is located in the sprawling parking lots surrounding the Liberty Tree Mall and Sack Cinema Complex." …

We can easily find out what was making the national headlines this week in world history. But what about the important things happening this week in Danvers history? Here are some fun tidbits of information from back in the day, found in the archives at the Peabody Institute Library. Let us know if you remember any of them, or feel free to share what your life was like back in the 70's in town. 1976 The Ivan G. Smith School received two awards this week in 1976. Superintendent Eugene Crowell traveled to Atlantic City to accept them. The school, which opened in 1974, received an architectural …

With Valentine's Day approaching we thought it would be fun to take a look back at how Danvers businesses celebrated February 14. Ranging from 1951, to 1970, to 1983, here are some of the Valentine's Day advertisements popping up in the Danvers Herald archives at the Peabody Institute Library. Which old businesses in Danvers do you miss the most? Where was your favorite spot to shop in Danvers Square? Let us know in the comments.

We can easily find out what was making the national headlines this week in world history. But what about the important things happening this week in Danvers history? Here are some fun tidbits of information from back in the day, found in the archives at the Peabody Institute Library. Let us know if you remember any of them, or feel free to share what your life was like back in the 60's in town. 1961: Danvers was thawing out from its "worst winter in history." On Feb. 9, 1960 the town had already recorded roughly 50 inches of snow, stemming from four major storms. Two of the four storms were …

Have you ever stopped to think about how Christmas has changed over the years? Unless you have the incredible hindsight of columnist Laura Hinds, sometimes it's hard to remember what past Christmases looked, felt, and even smelled like. So, for the week leading up to Christmas, we've done our research and are providing a daily look back at what Christmas in Onion Town was like, starting with sixty years ago, 1951, and ending with twenty years ago, 1991. In the meantime, we want you to tell us what your favorite memories of Christmas in Danvers are. A certain local shop? The best present you …

Have you ever stopped to think about how Christmas has changed over the years? Unless you have the incredible hindsight of columnist Laura Hinds, sometimes it's hard to remember what past Christmases looked, felt, and even smelled like. So, for the week leading up to Christmas, we've done our research and are providing a daily look back at what Christmas in Onion Town was like, starting with sixty years ago, 1951, and ending with twenty years ago, 1991. In the meantime, we want you to tell us what your favorite memories of Christmas in Danvers are. A certain local shop? The best present you …

Have you ever stopped to think about how Christmas has changed over the years? Unless you have the incredible hindsight of columnist Laura Hinds, sometimes it's hard to remember what past Christmases looked, felt, and even smelled like. So, for the week leading up to Christmas, we've done our research and are providing a daily look back at what Christmas in Onion Town was like, starting with sixty years ago, 1951, and ending with twenty years ago, 1991. In the meantime, we want you to tell us what your favorite memories of Christmas in Danvers are. A certain local shop? The best present you …

Have you ever stopped to think about how Christmas has changed over the years? Unless you have the incredible hindsight of columnist Laura Hinds, sometimes it's hard to remember what past Christmases looked, felt, and even smelled like. So, for the week leading up to Christmas, we've done our research and are providing a daily look back at what Christmas in Onion Town was like, starting with sixty years ago, 1951, and ending with twenty years ago, 1991. In the meantime, we want you to tell us what your favorite memories of Christmas in Danvers are. A certain local shop? The best present you …

Have you ever stopped to think about how Christmas has changed over the years? Unless you have the incredible hindsight of columnist Laura Hinds, sometimes it's hard to remember what past Christmases looked, felt, and even smelled like. So, for the week leading up to Christmas, we've done our research and are providing a daily look back at what Christmas in Onion Town was like, starting with sixty years ago, 1951, and ending with twenty years ago, 1991. In the meantime, we want you to tell us what your favorite memories of Christmas in Danvers are. A certain local shop? The best present you …

This Week in History in...1920 A concert was held by Mrs. E.B. Nichols to display the talent of her music students: Frances Merrick, B. Shapleigh Symonds, and Sylvia Gaines. The students' music was quite popular in Danvers, as they played at different events, such as weddings, around town. Dental hygienists were going to Danvers schools to give check up for the students. Notices would then be sent home suggesting when the parents should take the student to the dentist, and what work should be done. "The World and His Wife" was filmed at the Elm Theatre with popular actors and actresses such …

Ever wonder what happened this week in Danvers back in the day? This Week in History...1978 Danvers High School and St. John's Prep were preparing for their annual opener at Deering Stadium. This was being considered the biggest game of the season, as both teams would be competing for the town cup. An all-day party was held as a benefit for children with disabilities. The event included a dance and buffett, and the organizers were asking for donations of $5.00. Four men were running for Congress in the '78 Election: Nick Marrouleo appealed to Danvers voters because of his background and …

This Week in History...1954 The Danvers Public Schools enrollment reached a then all-time high with 2750 students. Hurricane Edna came through the area, just a week after Hurricane Carol. Richard Brown led the Danvers Pony League in all-time pitching and batting records.  The annual "Jimmy Fund Tag Days" were being held all across town.  Only 13% of the town's registered voters took part in the state primaries.

Ever wonder what happened this week in Danvers back in the day? This Week in History...1982 Chuck E. Cheese's filed a lawsuit against the Board of Selectmen for not allowing the establishment to build a restaurant in Danvers that would include video games. Danvers was heading to the polls to vote for a new State Senator. Before the votes were counted, it was thought that among Danvers voters, Jack Monahan and Joe Centorino were the front runners. Five families that fled the war torn countries of Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos resided in Danvers until it was safe to go back to their homes. Three …

Have you ever wondered what was happened this week in Danvers, many years ago? Our new column, This Week in History, is devoted to sharing snippets of news that were making the headlines in Danvers.  This Week in History...1979 Members of the Polish community in Danvers were preparing to take a trip to Boston for Pope John Paul II's visit. The Peabody Institute Library began to discuss plans of an expansion and renovation that would be in the price range of $1.5-$1.9 million. There was controversy surrounding the issue of whether or not Danvers should increase its investment in the Seabrook, …