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Beth O'Grady
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Приєднався 20 лют 2011
Just hanging around and checking things out...
I'm a lifetime resident of Salem who loves history, travel and running. And my dog. I love my dog.
I'm a lifetime resident of Salem who loves history, travel and running. And my dog. I love my dog.
Memories of My Time on Earth
I did not want a wake, but I'm happy to share memories of my short but very full life. Thank you to everyone who was a part of it. I am grateful for your friendship, love, and support.
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2023 Wild Turkey 5 Mile Run
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This was the 20th annual Wild Turkey 5 Mile Run to benefit programs at the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Salem. Thank you to our runners, sponsors, and volunteers for another successful event!
That time I was on Fox News...
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I did a quick spot on Fox news about the Boston Herald Valentine's Day section...fun!
That time I went Skydiving in Newport, RI
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I'm not sure of the year, but many moons ago I jumped out of a plane. The quality of this video is terrible as it was recorded by my phone from VCR. The tragic twist is that this plane, the crew, and a different group of skydivers were killed when this plane crashed about a month later.
The Endecott Pear Tree
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A visit to the Endecott Pear Tree in Danvers, the oldest cultivated fruit tree in America, still producing pears almost 400 years later!
Rebel is 4 years old!
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Some highlights of my furry son's 3rd year on earth. He is much loved my his Mama and Papa and certainly keeps life interesting. Happy birthday good boy!
2023 Paul Perry Hill Climb, Mount Washington, NH
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This was the 27th annual hike on Mount Washington to celebrate the life and legacy of State Trooper Paul Perry who was killed in a 1995 helicopter crash at the age of 39. Several generations of family and friends continue to honor his memory and love for the mountains each year with this memorial hike on Mount Washington.
Donny Osmond at the Cabot
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Donny Osmond's July 19, 2023 appearance at the Cabot Theatre in Beverly, MA. I couldn't find anyone to go with me so I went alone. He was amazing!
Tour Salem with a Local, Broad Street Salem
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A walk around Broad Street Salem, where you can see the oldest home in America, visit the Broad Street Burial Ground, and take a stroll through Orne Square.
An early morning walk through Lynn Woods Reservation with Rebel 'the King'
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Something different! If you are looking for a trail run or nature hike close to Salem, Lynn Woods Reservations offers 2,200 acres with over 30 trails to explore. We also pay a visit to Dungeon Rock.
Pitbull at Lynn Auditorium 3/13/23
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Fun night seeing Pitbull at the Lynn Auditorium. Positive energy, dancing, and good friends = a great night. I love that Pitbull came back to humble Lynn. He said he likes Lynn because its "real"...well that's true!
Visiting sites in Salem and Danvers where the events of the 1692 Salem Witch Trials took place
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We will visit some sites in Olde Salem Village (now Danvers) and Salem Town (now Salem) where events of the 1692 Salem Witch Trials took place. This is not intended to be a history lesson but rather to be used to supplement studies about the Salem Witch Trials by showing the actual locations where these tragic events occurred. Please note these are just some of the locations, there are many mor...
A Visit to Proctor's Ledge, a memorial to the hanging victims of the 1692 Salem Witch Trials
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A Visit to Proctor's Ledge, a memorial to the hanging victims of the 1692 Salem Witch Trials
A Visit to the Rebecca Nurse Homestead, Danvers, MA
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A Visit to the Rebecca Nurse Homestead, Danvers, MA
Tour Salem with a Local: Howard Street Cemetery
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Tour Salem with a Local: Howard Street Cemetery
Pitbull at Lynn Auditorium, Lynn, MA
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Pitbull at Lynn Auditorium, Lynn, MA
ASFA Lure Coursing Trials, Region 8 Invitational, November 2021
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ASFA Lure Coursing Trials, Region 8 Invitational, November 2021
Explore Salem: Quakers, Mormons and Murder
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Explore Salem: Quakers, Mormons and Murder
Exploring Olde Salem Village, now Danvers, MA
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Exploring Olde Salem Village, now Danvers, MA
Very nice video, thank you for posting it. Also--damn, but's that a fine looking dog.
Yes, he is!
another great video! definitely learning a lot more of Salem beyond the touristic attractions! thanks a lot!
We have so much history that can get overlooked with the seasonal crowds, but its a great place to explore!
so many of these buildings can be toured with the Peabody Essex Museum ticket?
Yes, the Peabody Essex Museum owns many historic buildings that were open for touring prior to Covid, but they have not reopened- I am hopeful they will. PEM did add a self guided walking tour of the Brown Street courtyard which is wonderful.
loved this video too! will definitely check out these constructions! thanks for sharing!
loved the part of the parker brothers games and about the jail! so interesting! Finally I know what the small tombstones really mean! I am a historian so thanks for a very interesting video full of info! I have one question though, they say it is crazy to visit during mid or end of Oct, you think visiting around Oct 20th is that packed? what about visiting after Halloween? is it still cool and with some momentum? we are planning to visit from Mexico City.
Visitors who think Halloween is too busy now visit earlier in the month of October, so pretty much every weekend is congested. It depends on what you are looking for. October is fun with weekend festivals, events, and lots of people watching! If you want to avoid the huge crowds come on a weekday in the fall (will still be busy but not like the weekends) or come in the summer which is beautiful! You can add a sail on our harbor and see the beautiful gardens in bloom.
Thank you Beth! Wonderful video ❤
So informative! Thank you for filming this. We are visiting Salem in November, and you've definitely convinced me to make a trip to Danvers. King is adorable!
Yes! If you have a car and are inclined to explore deeper, Danvers is the place to explore.
Hi just found your channel. Great job I really enjoyed. Doing some deep ancestral research of late & am stunned how far back my family goes in this Country and have some familial connections to the area. It’s fantastic to be able to see it. I actually found a record wherein my ancestors marriage was officiated by none other than Cotton Mather. I know right? Arghhh...😰. Thanks for sharing. Beautiful & obviously very smart & intuitive Afghan Hound. ☮️🌹🌟🌞🌝
Cotton Mather- wow! He was pretty controversial! I do think my furry son senses spirits - they say babies and animals are more in tune with energy!
So interesting. Can you do some videos on Salem B&Bs and historic homes.?
Yes I will put this on my list! Salem is now passing some Air BNB guidelines which may change things. Lots of conversation about affordable housing vs. short term rentals
Great info. Thank you.
Another Great video. ! Thank you so much for your knowledge and enthusiasm.
I can be very enthusiatic, I love Salem!
Great video. You are so knowledgeable. Totally enjoyable ! Please do many more.😊❤️
Thank You, again! I just found your channel today! My grandmother was a Peabody and very proud to be a cousin to these very influential women.
The Peabody women were so influential!
Beautiful video as always and great story! Thank you also for clearing up the "land grab" theory. However, there is one small tidbit that many do not know. Giles did plead "not guilty." However, what he does not follow it with was "by God and my country," which was required. So, as I understand it to be, they were waiting for him to say that last part of that sentence which Giles refused to do, even when those rocks were piled on him.
YES! You are correct on that. What I understand is he also said he was innocent under arrest, but because he never completed his plea in the meeting house they could not proceed. There are lots of nuances about these times that would make for a very long (but very interesting) tour if I could include them all!
Thank you for the tour.
My wife and I are history nerds, so of course, we are moving to Salem from Seattle next month. Of all the videos we've watched about the area, we have enjoyed yours the most. Keep 'em coming. ;-)
Wow- moving to Salem! Seattle is a beautiful city as well. You will have no shortage of exploring and side trips in this area. I hope you love it and maybe I'll see you in Salem!
I'm a history nut and particularly fascinated by the history of Salem. Your videos are wonderful and have led me down many rabbit holes of further reading. Thank you for your work!
I am in a rabbit hole almost every day!
Thank you for the videos! I absolutely love them ❤️
These are great, thank you for making them. I was just in Salem again last week. I love it there so much.
This is superb, I always enjoy your Heygo tours thank you, Beth :)
Thanks! I can't quite get the audio element right on those tours, so thanks for sticking with it as they are alot of fun
Thanks for the History lesson . 🙂 u have covered so much . Very interesting. Much love from Florida.
French Canadian here :). Regarding the pressing; translation of the hard and forceful punishment would be: "peine forte et dure" instead of "durech". Very interesting videos and pictures that you share on Facebook, Beth. Love Salem, and all history of New England. Thank you for all that you share, I can enjoy from afar :-)
Thank you for the clarification and interpretation!
WE COULD WATCH THESE ALL DAY!!! MAKE MOREEEE!!!! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Thank you! I enjoy making them but when I have the time, the weather doesn't always cooperate. More to come!
Love your videos, can't wait to come out this fall.
Thanks Beth! PS. Anyone worth their salt was born before the internet!
Oh, I was born before ALOT of things we use all day, every day. Crazy the changes that have taken place in the world since 1960...
My wife and I watched your videos before we visited last December. We really enjoyed them.
Thank you very much for such an interesting tale! 😁💜🌹
Beautiful cemetery 🖤 Have visited once, hope to return. Such sadness and terror, now very peaceful. Amazing history, all of it. Great video.
Hi I am from India southern region Tamilnadu state SALEM city
CRIKEY!! What a party!!! You ALL look so beautiful Enjoying yourselves 😍💐💐💐💐💜🌹
Hi Beth, Love your videos! I'm from Swampscott , your close by neighbor. Just Subbed you after watching your great Salem videos. Just caught off guard on this one when you said that Gen. Grant was at Gettysburg?? Are you sure about that? I don't believe he was there at all. It was Joshua Chamberlain and the 20th Maine that held Little round top. And as you said Gen. Meade was defiantly there at Gettysburg as well.
Hello! You are likely right I had some wrong info in there...I was doing these travel videos just as a way to document my vacations for a while. I didn't become a tour guide until years later so now I'm an obsessive fact checker! Gettysburg was one of the most powerful places I've visited. I imagine not just what it was like for the soldiers, but also for the little town that basically became a mass grave. So very sad that our deadliest war with the largest death toll was brother vs. brother. Thank you for correcting this info for anyone else who may take a look!
Thank you for sharing the tour! I plan on visiting Salem next month and am very excited for the trip. Can I ask how the parking situation is for tourists?
Parking situation can be the scariest thing about Salem. If you travel during October, I suggest getting to Salem by 9 am and grabbing a spot somewhere (No, I'm not kidding). There are many great breakfast places and coffee shops to hang out or take a morning tour so you can plan what you want to go back and spend more time at. Parking can be pricey which is unfortuante. There is very little free parking on side streets as most are resident only so I wouldn't spend too much time trying to hunt for something that doesn't exist. Parking around the Salem Common as of now is still free, but limited. If you can grab a space there- score!
Been there twice, love the beauty of Salem.
Can’t wait to get back to Salem do you think Salem will be safe to return this fall or next spring. I didn’t know that part of the Peabody Essex museum existed. Good vid didn’t know some of this information.
Salem tries to be as safe as possible, but as of now restrictions are voluntary although some business still ask for masks. It is a personal decision but if you are in a huge crowd of strangers I personally think it is a good idea.
Such an awesome video! Keeping me sane during this quarantine. Thanks so much for making these! Can't wait to be back in Salem!
Love this as a fellow Salem local! Make more!
Great tour! You missed my old place - the Boardman House
Great Job Beth!
Nice video,, thank you
Your video deserves much more credit. Thanks a lot for uploading this.
Thank you for your kind comments- Gettysburg was an amazing trip...
Aubry... you will LOVE Paris! So much to do and so easy to get around. Yes my friends are the best, I'm very lucky!
Sadly, our friend and co-worker Barbara passed away a week after giving our tribute to her two thumbs up. Rest in peace my friend.
We were prepared for cool and wet weather and had surprisingly good weather and the flowers were just starting to bloom so it worked for us. My biggest tip would be to not take a narrated bus tour as the traffic can be tough and it will take way too much time. The metro is incredibly easy to get around on and almost every site you want to see will list what metro stop you get off at...
Hello nice video! Would you reccomend going to paris in march, what was the weather like not to cold, rainy ... :)
We did got to Paris in the spring, and it was chilly and sometimes rainy but it is also less crowded and less expensive so for us it was worth it
That's great to hear! thank you so much for getting back to me. My husband and I just visited Boston this summer (august) for the first time. We loved it!!
This whole area is great to explore
@elisasahhar YES, I had jet lag... We did an overnight flight and got in about 9 a.m. I would be up almost every night and tired throughout the day, but I survived! You don't have to speak French- I did a beginner course and they appreciated I tried, but most would answer in English anyhow. Parisians were alot like Bostonians (where I'm from)- they are not rude, they are just busy and may not have the time to stop and answer your question so don't take it personal! You will have a great time!
Hi again! My trip to Paris is next Wednesday and I have a couple of questions for you, if you don't mind. :) 1. What time in the morning did you arrive to Paris? Did you experience a lot of jet lag? 2. Did you have to speak a lot of French? I've been practicing, but I'm really not that great at it still. 3. Were the Parisians nice? Thank you!!! So excited to go!! I'll definitely take a video and post it as well.
How did I just find this...so sorry and way too late! But YES on jet lag- push through it and try to get on their schedule. Melatonin helps just before bed. I took very limited French lessons prior. They mostly speak English, but did seem to appreciate that I tried to learn their language instead of taking it for granted they would speak English. Every Parisian I interacted with was nice, but they don't walk around smiling and laughing nor do they ask you if you need help if you don't ask so I can see the rep for being 'cold', though I didn't find them that way.
@elisasahhar We went to a concert at Notre Dame- your sister will have an amazing experience! The ride to the top of the Eiffle is a bit scary, but when you get to the top its so heavily caged you feel very secure and get a great view of the city. If you can get back to see the twinkle lights at night give it a try- they only stay on a short time now to save electricity but so pretty
@elisasahhar It was close to four hours one way but we stopped on the way out for breakfast & on the way back had a delicous lunch at a fantastic country inn. We toured with a company called Viator and they were excellent
How long was the drive to Normandy?
I was several hours, we did a side tour. Well worth it!