Mill Talk:And the Cabots Talk Only to God-Francis Cabot Lowell’s Cabot Side

Mill Talk: And the Cabots Speak Only to God-Francis Cabot Lowell’s Cabot Side

presented by Krystina Yeager, Education Manager, Historic Beverly

And this is good old Boston
The home of the bean and the cod,
Where the Lowells talk to the Cabots,
And the Cabots talk only to God.

Discover the story of the Cabot family, whose legacy of wealth and influence shaped Massachusetts from the colonial era through the dawn of industry, even inspiring the name of Francis Cabot Lowell. From their roots in Salem to their ventures in maritime commerce, the Cabots built a network of enterprise that extended across New England and beyond. Their establishment of the Cabot Cotton Mill in Beverly — the first in America — marked a turning point in the region’s industrial future. This talk explores how the Cabots’ ambition and power helped define Boston’s so-called “codfish aristocracy” and left an enduring mark on the economic and social identity of Massachusetts.

Bio:
Krystina Yeager is the Education Manager at Historic Beverly, where she designs programs that bring the region’s diverse history to life for audiences of all ages. Her work explores topics such as the witch trials in Europe and Colonial America and the history of slavery in New England. Through her research and interpretation, Krystina aims to share stories that broaden our understanding of the past and connect it meaningfully to the present.