The Great Halifax Explosion: 100th Anniversary Presentation
Date and time
Location
Peirce Farm at Witch Hill
116 Boston Street Topsfield, MA 01983Refund Policy
Description
On December 6, 1917, during the height of the First World War, two ships trying to navigate Halifax Harbor collided resulting in the largest man-made explosion of the pre-atomic age.
Essex Heritage Trustee, David Read, will recount the events leading up to this devastating tragedy and the impressive Massachusetts rescue effort. Relive the personal stories and riveting details of the weeks that followed – and learn about the most important train to ever travel through Essex County.
Join us on the 100th anniversary of this historic day and learn why the citizens of Nova Scotia still send a special gift of appreciation each year!
TICKETS
$10 Members; $12 Non-Members.
(member discount applied when you enter your member "promotional" code).
Organized by
Essex National Heritage Area
The Essex National Heritage Commission (Essex Heritage) is the nonprofit management organization for the Area and rallies our community around saving its unique character. We are the only organization that connects the people who live in the 34 cities and towns within our county! We do this to achieve our mission “to preserve and enhance the historic, cultural and natural resources of Essex County.”