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Support the Restoration of the Historic Carriage House: Gift Brick Campaign
Sponsored by the Friends of Endicott Park, Inc.
Restore the Carriage House…one brick at a time!
The Friends of Endicott Park are relaunching the beloved Gift Brick Campaign, which played a pivotal role in funding the construction of the Nature Center in 2017.
Over the years, visitors and members alike have expressed strong interest in contributing new bricks to the commemorative walkway leading to the Children’s Barn, a place that continues to welcome countless families and guests each year. Now, as we look toward the future, we invite you to once again leave your mark.
Why We Need Your Help
At the heart of Endicott Park lies the Carriage House, a cultural and historical landmark of the North Shore and the centerpiece of the park's educational and recreational offerings. While the building has been carefully preserved to maintain its historic character, significant repairs are now required to protect its structural integrity, improve energy efficiency, and ensure full accessibility for all.
Your support through the Gift Brick Campaign will help fund essential improvements, particularly to the Carriage House’s main entryway and façade, including:
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Main Entryway Doors: Restoration or replacement of the original doors, repair of the wooden structure and hardware, and energy-efficiency upgrades such as weatherstripping to reduce drafts.
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Façade Repairs: Careful restoration of the trim to protect the building from the elements and preserve its timeless charm.
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO ORDER A BRICK!
Become a member of The Friends of Endicott Park and support our continued efforts to support the park! Your membership will be valid through MARCH 31, 2027!
Memberships help support the needs of the park, including feeding the animals, assisting with veterinary costs, and facilities enhancements. Below is a recap of 2024 and plans for 2025.
2025 Year in Review - Thanks to your generosity, we were able to:
- Renovated and restored the historic Corn Crib Barn
- Helped restore Endicott Park’s tree canopy by purchasing and planting four new trees
- Began renovation and restoration work to the front entrance of the historic Carriage House with purchase of a new main entry door
- Supported and sponsored the Onion Town Field Day (a family-friendly community event)
- Added new interactive exhibits to the Nature Center
- Purchased antique sleigh & carriage for the holiday season
- Provided funding for road, tree and well maintenance in the Community Gardens
- Provided funding for farm animal feed, veterinary and farrier services
- Provided funding for Nature Center exhibit maintenance (Observation Honey Bee Hive, Aquarium Etc.) and food
for the Nature Center animals
2026 - With your continued support, we're excited to:
- Continue renovation & restoration work to the front entrance of the historic Carriage House.
- Begin renovation and restoration work to the rear entrance of the historic Carriage House with purchase of a new ADA entry door
- Support and sponsor Onion Town Field Day (a seasonal family-friendly community event)
- Continue restoration of Endicott Park’s tree canopy by purchasing & planting 4 trees
- Repair observation platform behind Goodno Pond
- Purchase and install storybook walk exhibits around the park
- Purchase & install exhibition door on Hay Barn for visitors to view architecture, antiques and seasonal displays
- Fund road, tree and well maintenance in the Community Gardens
- Fund farm animal feed, veterinary and farrier services
- Fund Nature Center exhibit maintenance (Observation Honey Bee Hive, Aquarium Etc.)
and food for the Nature Center animals
Your membership truly matters. Be part of our mission. We can’t do it without you.
Support the Preservation of The Carriage House at Endicott Park
With its rich history, stunning natural beauty, and diverse recreational offerings, Endicott Park has become an essential part of the town’s identity. The Carriage House, located in the heart of Endicott Park, serves as both a cultural and historical landmark on the North Shore of Massachusetts is the park’s central hub, offering visitors vital information and access to the park’s educational and recreational programs. Though the building has been carefully preserved to retain its historic charm, it also provides modern amenities to ensure a comfortable, welcoming experience for all visitors.
Despite the Town’s ongoing investment and efforts to maintain the property, The Carriage House requires extensive repairs to preserve its structural integrity, improve energy efficiency, and enhance accessibility for individuals with disabilities. These repairs are crucial to ensuring that future generations can continue to enjoy this beautiful and historically significant building.
Proposed Work on Main Entryway Doors and Façade
To maintain the Carriage House’s historical integrity and improve its functionality, the following work is planned for the main entryway doors and façade:
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Main Entryway Doors: The doors will be replaced or restored, with necessary repairs to the wooden structure and hardware. Energy-efficient upgrades will be implemented, including weatherstripping to reduce drafts and improve insulation.
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Façade Repairs and Restoration: The exterior siding, and trim will be carefully repaired or replaced to preserve the Carriage House’s historic appearance. This includes restoring clapboards and replacing damaged areas, while ensuring the façade is fully protected from the elements.
These improvements will not only enhance the aesthetic appeal of the building but also ensure it remains safe, accessible, and energy-efficient for all visitors.
Projects Recently Completed
Preserving History, Thanks to You!
We’re proud to share that the renovation of the historic Corn Crib at Endicott Park has been completed — and it wouldn’t have been possible without your generous support.
Originally built as a one-and-a-half-story timber frame structure used for drying and storing corn, the Corn Crib stands as a rare surviving piece of the gentleman’s farm that once thrived on these grounds. Elevated on cinder-block columns to protect its contents from animals, the building reflects the thoughtful design and function of agricultural life at Glen Magna.
Thanks to your donations, we were able to restore this important structure by replacing the roof, doors, windows, corner boards, and siding. The Corn Crib now serves a vital role in the daily operations of the park — repurposed for hay storage to help care for the animals that so many of our visitors know and love.
Your generosity has not only preserved a valuable piece of our history — it has made a lasting impact on the future of Endicott Park.
Thank you for being an essential part of this meaningful project.
Projects In Consideration
Wetlands Walk at Endicott Park
Few outdoor experiences offer a deeper connection to nature than a wetlands walk, where the wonders of wildlife and the beauty of fragile ecosystems unfold before your eyes. The Friends of Endicott Park, Inc. are excited to propose the creation of a Wetlands Walk — a self-guided, immersive experience that will invite visitors to explore one of the park’s most ecologically sensitive and captivating areas.
The proposed Wetlands Walk will be a short, accessible stroll along a wooden, pile-supported walkway, offering visitors a close-up view of the vibrant plant life and diverse animal habitats in the park’s wetlands. As you wander along the elevated path, you’ll encounter a rich variety of species, from beavers and turtles to frogs, snakes, and even occasional sightings of deer, eagles, and hawks.
This project aims to enhance the current wildlife viewing platform at the end of our Rhododendron Trail, expanding it into a raised wooden walkway that will provide both a safe vantage point and an unobtrusive way for visitors to interact with this sensitive natural area.
We invite you to support this exciting new addition to Endicott Park through a membership or donation. Together, we can create a space where visitors can learn, explore, and appreciate the beauty and significance of the park’s wetlands while preserving this vital natural resource for future generations.
Your support will help make this vision a reality.
Endicott Park Children's Book!
Endicott Park’s own Park Rangers Ryan Duggan and Nicki Pszenny worked together to write and illustrate a Children’s Book about Endicott Park for all the kids who know and love it. Books are $20 each. All proceeds will benefit the Friends of Endicott Park, a 501c3 charitable organization.
Two options for purchase:
1.) In person at the Nature Center every Sunday from 10am to 1pm. Please bring cash (exact change please) or check payable to the Friends of Endicott Park ($20/book).
2.) Purchase online and have the book shipped. Click here to purchase online.
Friends of Endicott Park Remembrance Tree Program
Planting a tree in honor or in memory of the people we love, or to recognize those who positively influence our lives, is a centuries-old tradition. The Town of Danvers and Friends of Endicott Park, Inc. is proud to offer the opportunity to create these living tributes. Click here for all the information.
“Nature gives to every time and season some beauties of its own.”
Charles Dickens