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March to Burial Hill, Marblehead

January 27 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

General John Glover died on January 30, 1797 and is entombed at Old Burial Hill. The commander of the Glover’s Marblehead Regiment; Captain Seamus Daly will deliver an oration remembering General Glover’s service to the country, state and town. Following the oration, members of the regiment will render honors by firing three musket volleys and will then march back to the Old Town House. Members of the public and reenactors are invited to join the regiment as they march under lantern light and drumbeat from the Old Town House on Washington St., Marblehead to General Glover’s tomb. While members of the regiment will be in 18th-century attire, members of the public are welcome to attend in 21st-century attire, and are encouraged to bring candle lit lanterns.

Details

Date:
January 27
Time:
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Website:
http://www.gloversregiment.org/events.php

Venue

Old Burial Hill Cemetery
Marblehead, MA 01945 United States
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