Historic Battle of the Hannah and Nautilus Reenactment on the water

Experience History as It Happened!
Join us at Dane Street Beach in Beverly for a one-of-a-kind reenactment on the water of the Historic Battle of the Hannah & Nautilus.
Saturday, October 10, 2026
Battle: 8:30 AM–11:00 AM
Dane Street Beach, Beverly

Come early and enjoy Trombones 4 Revolution, who will perform as guests arrive prior to the start of the battle at 9:00 AM.
The Concord Independent Battery will be on site with two live cannons that will be incorporated into the reenactment, bringing the sights and sounds of this historic battle to life.

FREE PARKING & SHUTTLE SERVICE
Free parking will be available at Lynch Park, 55 Ober Street, Beverly. Complimentary shuttle service will transport guests to and from Independence Park.

SPECIAL THANKS
A special thank you to all of our event sponsors and partners, and especially the Beverly Harbor Management Authority, whose extraordinary financial support is helping make this historic reenactment possible.
We also extend a very special thank you to the Beverly 400+ History Committee and Historic Beverly for their invaluable research and contributions in telling the story of Independence Park and its significance in the first armed naval battle involving George Washington’s Navy.
Their research and dedication have helped ensure that this important chapter of Beverly’s—and America’s—history is accurately preserved, interpreted, and shared with residents, visitors, and future generations.