In 2023, the Firehouse Center for the Arts celebrates 200 years since our Marketplace opened. In those 200 years, the building has transformed from a single level marketplace to adding the second story, first as a chair factory and then followed by a Lyceum where the likes of Ralph Waldo Emerson and Daniel Webster enlightened mid-19th century Newburyport residents. In 1864, the Marketplace was transformed into the Central Firehouse of Newburyport where it remained until 1979 when a new Fire Station was built. For nearly a decade, the former Firehouse sat unused until the Society for the Development of Arts and Humanities of Greater Newburyport proposed transforming the building into cultural center for the City. Construction began in 1987 and in 1991, the Firehouse Center for the Arts opened its doors.

This year, we celebrate our past while looking forward at our future. Our goal is to raise $200,000 to commemorate our 200th Anniversary. Join the celebration!

HOSTED BY BILLY COSTA

What: Our Annual Gala
Where: Black Swan Country Club, Georgetown, MA
When: Friday, September 8 at 6:00pm