Guided tour of Abbot Hall, Marblehead’s 4th town meeting hall, whose corner stone was laid in 1876, the nation’s Centennial year. Be inspired by the giant life-size “Spirit of ’76” painting, explore Revolutionary & historical murals painted in 1934 during the nation’s WPA (Works Progress Administration) program, and more. A different program in Abbot Hall...
A walking tour of downtown Marblehead focusing on the mid-1700s, on the eve of Revolution, when the gritty but thriving and prosperous international Atlantic seaport was the sixth most populous metropolis in British North America. The town’s zealous and nearly fully rebel (Patriot) service in the 8-year war, first on land and then at sea,...
Professor Donald Hayes will be presenting on his recent research and discovery of the role Danvers militias played in the Battle of Menotomy at the time of the Battle of Lexington and Concord. Danvers lost seven men that day, second only to Lexington itself. He will highlight what is myth about the events vs what...
A creative theatrical presentation based on a circa 1875 local poem by Lucy Larcom about the historic Danvers Jeremiah Page House. Period music, and an art installation add to the illustration of the story: When the British monarchy started taxing tea in the colonies, Jeremiah told Sarah that “no tea shall be drunk in this...
Six years ago, vessel biographer Randy Biddle decided to investigate the origin story and likely appearance of a small, schooner named Hannah, owned in Marblehead by John Glover. On October 10, 1775. she became famous for her harrowing engagement with, and narrow escape from the much larger British naval vessel, Nautilus, near the entrance to Beverly Harbor....
Newburyport Commemorates 250th Anniversary of the 1775 Quebec Expedition with Multi-Day Celebration Newburyport’s Road to Revolution—a collaboration with community partners including the Museum of Old Newbury, the Custom House Maritime Museum, First Parish Church, Newbury, Old South Church, and the Brigadier General James Brickett–Old Newbury Chapter, NSDAR—proudly presents a special three-day commemoration of the 250th anniversary of Benedict Arnold’s...
Newburyport’s Road to Revolution—a collaboration with community partners including the Museum of Old Newbury, the Custom House Maritime Museum, First Parish Church, Newbury, Old South Church, and the Brigadier General James Brickett–Old Newbury Chapter, NSDAR—proudly presents a special three-day commemoration of the 250th anniversary of Benedict Arnold’s 1775 Quebec Expedition. Details for all events are found at HERE. Saturday, September 20th -...
Join us every Saturday through September for FREE outdoor and indoor activities for kids of all ages! 10 am - 1 pm, rain or shine | Free admission to the museum and the interactive Discovery Center during the event. ⚓ Jump all day in the bouncy castle ⚓ Sail the seas in a pirate ship...
Learn about Marbleheaders during the Revolutionary War and visit various historic sites in town during this weekend-long event. On September 20th and 21st, pick up a program book at the Jeremiah Lee Mansion and experience Revolutionary War-era Marblehead at various sites in the Historic District. Meet the wife of war hero, James Mugford; explore Fort Sewall...
The Hannah, the first ship in Washington’s fleet was launched in September 1775. To commemorate that important part of Marblehead’s history, the Fame - very similar in size and appearance to the Hannah - will be docked at Marblehead’s State Street Landing, 75 Front Street, from 9:00am to 10:15am on Saturday, September 20th, and Sunday, September 21st. Visitors may board...
Join us on the CAM Green for hands-on activities focusing on five key events leading up to the American Revolutionary War through the lens of local history. Activities include creating broadsides, trying out 18th-century calligraphy flourishes, making mini-ships to navigate a map of the harbor, learning a Colonial dice game, and more. This event is...
Newburyport’s Road to Revolution—a collaboration with community partners including the Museum of Old Newbury, the Custom House Maritime Museum, First Parish Church, Newbury, Old South Church, and the Brigadier General James Brickett–Old Newbury Chapter, NSDAR—proudly presents a special three-day commemoration of the 250th anniversary of Benedict Arnold’s 1775 Quebec Expedition. Details for all events are found at HERE. Sunday, September 21st -...
