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The Endicott Estate was acquired during the War of 1812 by Joseph Peabody, the wealthiest Salem shipping shipper of his day, as the mid year retreat for the family for over 140 years. By 1892, the property had a place with Ellen Peabody Endicott, Joseph Peabody's granddaughter, who further augmented and decorated the focal house known as Glen Magna and encompassing grounds. Following her passing in 1926 her child, William Crowninshield Endicott, Jr., kept on pampering consideration on the Farms, redesigning and upgrading the bequest until his demise in 1936. He was instrumental in bringing the Derby Summer House (worked in 1794) to the property in 1901. The two story Adamesque structure has been recorded as a National Historic Landmark since 1968. The property has engaged two American Presidents, Taft and Cleveland. In 1961, under previous Town Manager Robert Curtis the Town bought 165 sections of land of the property for $330,000, including all the distant homestead structures, sparing it from a 250 home private advancement. The staying focal eleven sections of land and focal house was obtained by the Danvers Historical Society. Dave and Joan Townley were procured by the Town of Danvers in 1972 to think of a ground breaking strategy for what would later be known as Endicott Park. They gave the following 41 years of their lives to executing that arrangement and filling in as stewards of this wonderful park. Today, Endicott Park draws in almost 160,000 guests per year. It is home to the absolute most extraordinary and differed recreational arrive on the North Shore. The park's changed scene incorporates peaceful views, memorable homestead structures, plantations, woodlands, and bogs, with a network of trails and rock streets for calm investigation of the park. Detached diversion exercises for all ages proliferate, going from climbing, angling, picnicking and getting a charge out of the play area in the warmer months, to sledding, crosscountry skiing, and snowshoeing in the winter. Spotting wildlife during the time isn't unprecedented and can incorporate species, for example, cottontail bunnies, beaver, coyote, whitetail deer, and a plenty of dim squirrels! Moreover, the winged animal watching can be exceptionally beneficial, with abundant nourishment sources and resting zones for inhabitant and moving species. Endicott Park is open 365 days per year from 9am – dusk. A staff of three (3) full-time and three (3) low maintenance/regular Park Rangers are in charge of the stewardship and upkeep of the grounds, offices and care of our livestock. Notwithstanding their stewardship, open security and support duties, staff additionally offer all year earth orientated diversion programs. Because of the overwhelming enthusiasm for our park for the individuals who are hoping to have family social events, BBQs, birthday gatherings, organization and church excursions, the Town requires every single composed gathering, for-contract picture takers and business sellers to acquire a license reservation. You can discover more data on reservations and allows under our Permits and Fees tab. A day by day use parking expense is required on weekends and occasions at the pace of $3/per non-inhabitant vehicle and $1 per Danvers occupant vehicle..