BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Rev 250 - ECPv6.16.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Rev 250 X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://essexheritage.org/rev250 X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Rev 250 REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260524T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260524T180000 DTSTAMP:20260525T020941 CREATED:20260518T185007Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T185007Z UID:10000761-1779638400-1779645600@essexheritage.org SUMMARY:Outdoor Walking Tour about Glover Family Houses in Marblehead DESCRIPTION:The last two weekends in May\, this walking tour takes you past the homes of the four Glover brothers and their families (exteriors only)\, and features relevant and poignant quotes from John Glover’s correspondence. \nEach tour meets in front of Abbot Hall and ends at General Glover’s home in Glover Square\, near the Town Landing. \nDonations will benefit the “Save the Glover Farm House” effort. \nNo RSVP. No rain dates. No restrooms.   \nLed by Judy Anderson\, Marblehead Architecture Heritage & Tours. \nFor info\, CLICK HERE — or call 781-631-1762. URL:https://essexheritage.org/rev250/event/outdoor-walking-tour-about-glover-family-houses-in-marblehead/2026-05-24/ LOCATION:Abbot Hall\, 188 Washington Street\, Marblehead\, MA\, 01970\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://essexheritage.org/rev250/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2026/05/image-2.png ORGANIZER;CN="Marblehead Architecture Heritage &%3B Tours":MAILTO:MarbleheadTours@aol.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T110000 DTSTAMP:20260525T020941 CREATED:20260518T185007Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T185007Z UID:10000760-1779526800-1779534000@essexheritage.org SUMMARY:Outdoor Walking Tour about Glover Family Houses in Marblehead DESCRIPTION:The last two weekends in May\, this walking tour takes you past the homes of the four Glover brothers and their families (exteriors only)\, and features relevant and poignant quotes from John Glover’s correspondence. \nEach tour meets in front of Abbot Hall and ends at General Glover’s home in Glover Square\, near the Town Landing. \nDonations will benefit the “Save the Glover Farm House” effort. \nNo RSVP. No rain dates. No restrooms.   \nLed by Judy Anderson\, Marblehead Architecture Heritage & Tours. \nFor info\, CLICK HERE — or call 781-631-1762. URL:https://essexheritage.org/rev250/event/outdoor-walking-tour-about-glover-family-houses-in-marblehead/2026-05-23/ LOCATION:Abbot Hall\, 188 Washington Street\, Marblehead\, MA\, 01970\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://essexheritage.org/rev250/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2026/05/image-2.png ORGANIZER;CN="Marblehead Architecture Heritage &%3B Tours":MAILTO:MarbleheadTours@aol.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260522T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260522T180000 DTSTAMP:20260525T020941 CREATED:20260518T185007Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T185007Z UID:10000759-1779465600-1779472800@essexheritage.org SUMMARY:Outdoor Walking Tour about Glover Family Houses in Marblehead DESCRIPTION:The last two weekends in May\, this walking tour takes you past the homes of the four Glover brothers and their families (exteriors only)\, and features relevant and poignant quotes from John Glover’s correspondence. \nEach tour meets in front of Abbot Hall and ends at General Glover’s home in Glover Square\, near the Town Landing. \nDonations will benefit the “Save the Glover Farm House” effort. \nNo RSVP. No rain dates. No restrooms.   \nLed by Judy Anderson\, Marblehead Architecture Heritage & Tours. \nFor info\, CLICK HERE — or call 781-631-1762. URL:https://essexheritage.org/rev250/event/outdoor-walking-tour-about-glover-family-houses-in-marblehead/2026-05-22/ LOCATION:Abbot Hall\, 188 Washington Street\, Marblehead\, MA\, 01970\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://essexheritage.org/rev250/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2026/05/image-2.png ORGANIZER;CN="Marblehead Architecture Heritage &%3B Tours":MAILTO:MarbleheadTours@aol.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T140000 DTSTAMP:20260525T020941 CREATED:20250831T171928Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250831T181453Z UID:10000133-1758978000-1758981600@essexheritage.org SUMMARY:The Marblehead Fort in 1775 DESCRIPTION:Join Judy Anderson for a walking tour of Fort Sewall. \nMarblehead’s Fort Sewall was enlarged to its current footprint in 1775\, as the Revolutionary War’s eight long years began –– though it wasn’t called Fort Sewall (after Samuel Sewall of Marblehead) until about 1800. Established in 1644\, Marblehead’s defensive fort was renovated six different times\, during six different wars. Owned and funded by the English Parliament before 1775\, and by the U. S. after 1776\, each renovation was overseen by two professional military engineers. \nTour meets at Fort Beach on Front St.\, Marblehead \nThis event is part of the FREE Trails & Sails event series by Essex Heritage URL:https://essexheritage.org/rev250/event/the-marblehead-fort-in-1775/2025-09-27/ LOCATION:Fort Sewall\, Front Street\, Marblehead\, MA\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://essexheritage.org/rev250/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2025/08/Fort-Sewall-2019-1-1-1333x650-1.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Marblehead Architecture Heritage &%3B Tours":MAILTO:MarbleheadTours@aol.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250926T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250926T190000 DTSTAMP:20260525T020941 CREATED:20250831T182600Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250831T183236Z UID:10000138-1758906000-1758913200@essexheritage.org SUMMARY:Marblehead on the Eve of Revolution DESCRIPTION: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\, caused an economic crash that preserved much of the 18th c townscape seen today\, including about 300 houses from before 1775 and a significant wooden high-style Georgian municipal building constructed 1727-29. \nMeet outside the main entrance to Abbot Hall\, 188 Washington St. (restrooms in the lowest level of that building\, in the midst of the sign museum\, before the tour starts). \nThis event is part of the FREE Trails & Sails event series by Essex Heritage URL:https://essexheritage.org/rev250/event/marblehead-on-the-eve-of-revolution/2025-09-26/ LOCATION:Abbot Hall\, 188 Washington Street\, Marblehead\, MA\, 01970\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://essexheritage.org/rev250/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2025/08/Marblehead-on-the-Eve-of-Independence-Marblehead.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Marblehead Architecture Heritage &%3B Tours":MAILTO:MarbleheadTours@aol.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250926T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250926T151500 DTSTAMP:20260525T020941 CREATED:20250831T183113Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250831T183113Z UID:10000137-1758895200-1758899700@essexheritage.org SUMMARY:Loyalists in Marblehead DESCRIPTION:In Marblehead in 1775\, as rebellion against the British government mounted\, only about a dozen heads of households stayed loyal to the English Crown\, in a town of about 950 families — the sixth most populous metropolis in British North America. Why were there so few\, and what happened to them?  This illustrated (PowerPoint) talk will be presented in the home of Marblehead’s most famous Loyalist\, Robert “King” Hooper — who was actually only a moderate Tory. The program will tell his and also several other Loyalists’ compelling stories. \nThis illustrated talk will be held on the third floor of the home of Marblehead’s most famous Loyalist\, Robert “King” Hooper. Stairs to the third floor are very gradual\, with good railings. \nA Marblehead Arts Association exhibit opening will be held in the King Hooper Mansion earlier that day until 4:00 pm. Please consider allowing extra time before the talk to see the exhibits. \nThis event is part of the FREE Trails & Sails event series by Essex Heritage URL:https://essexheritage.org/rev250/event/loyalists-in-marblehead/ LOCATION:King Hooper Mansion\, 8 Hooper Street\, Marblehead\, MA\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://essexheritage.org/rev250/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2025/08/Loyalists-in-Marblehead-for-Rev-250-Event-Pending-Approval-Marblehead-1.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Marblehead Architecture Heritage &%3B Tours":MAILTO:MarbleheadTours@aol.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250914T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250914T173000 DTSTAMP:20260525T020941 CREATED:20250831T182600Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250831T183236Z UID:10000136-1757863800-1757871000@essexheritage.org SUMMARY:Marblehead on the Eve of Revolution DESCRIPTION: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\, caused an economic crash that preserved much of the 18th c townscape seen today\, including about 300 houses from before 1775 and a significant wooden high-style Georgian municipal building constructed 1727-29. \nMeet outside the main entrance to Abbot Hall\, 188 Washington St. (restrooms in the lowest level of that building\, in the midst of the sign museum\, before the tour starts). \nThis event is part of the FREE Trails & Sails event series by Essex Heritage URL:https://essexheritage.org/rev250/event/marblehead-on-the-eve-of-revolution/2025-09-14/ LOCATION:Abbot Hall\, 188 Washington Street\, Marblehead\, MA\, 01970\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://essexheritage.org/rev250/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2025/08/Marblehead-on-the-Eve-of-Independence-Marblehead.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Marblehead Architecture Heritage &%3B Tours":MAILTO:MarbleheadTours@aol.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250914T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250914T150000 DTSTAMP:20260525T020941 CREATED:20250831T182156Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250831T182156Z UID:10000135-1757858400-1757862000@essexheritage.org SUMMARY:Spirit of ’76 Painting & WPA Murals DESCRIPTION: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 is offered the following weekend. \n\n\nMeet outside the main front door of Abbot Hall. (If raining\, meet just inside the glass doors.) \n\nThis event is part of the FREE Trails & Sails event series by Essex Heritage URL:https://essexheritage.org/rev250/event/spirit-of-76-painting-wpa-murals/ LOCATION:Abbot Hall\, 188 Washington Street\, Marblehead\, MA\, 01970\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://essexheritage.org/rev250/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2025/08/spirit-of-1776-765x1024-Marblehead-747x650-1.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Marblehead Architecture Heritage &%3B Tours":MAILTO:MarbleheadTours@aol.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250914T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250914T130000 DTSTAMP:20260525T020941 CREATED:20250831T181431Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250831T181431Z UID:10000134-1757851200-1757854800@essexheritage.org SUMMARY:Tour the home of Marblehead's Famous Loyalist\, Robert ‘King’ Hooper DESCRIPTION:Rare opportunity ! A guided tour through the home of one of Marblehead’s few Loyalists\, Robert “King” Hooper (1709 – 1790)\, explaining his Loyalist stance\, and the tragedies of his long life and wealth. It will also focus on his extensive family: 4 wives (in sequence)\, 11 children (all by one wife ~ his second\, married 28 years)\, and 4 step-children (brought to the household by his third wife\, who was twice widowed\, just as Hooper had been). Plus some interior architecture: Georgian period (c.1750) bedrooms\, two early cellar kitchens\, a Federal-period front parlor (early 1800s)\, and a 3rd -floor Federal era ballroom. \nMeet outside the King Hooper Mansion\, 8 Hooper Street.\, Marblehead \nThis event is part of the FREE Trails & Sails event series by Essex Heritage URL:https://essexheritage.org/rev250/event/tour-the-home-of-marbleheads-famous-loyalist-robert-king-hooper/ LOCATION:King Hooper Mansion\, 8 Hooper Street\, Marblehead\, MA\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://essexheritage.org/rev250/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2025/08/King-Hooper-Mansion-Marblehead-1800x650-1.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Marblehead Architecture Heritage &%3B Tours":MAILTO:MarbleheadTours@aol.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250913T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250913T140000 DTSTAMP:20260525T020941 CREATED:20250831T171928Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250831T181453Z UID:10000132-1757768400-1757772000@essexheritage.org SUMMARY:The Marblehead Fort in 1775 DESCRIPTION:Join Judy Anderson for a walking tour of Fort Sewall. \nMarblehead’s Fort Sewall was enlarged to its current footprint in 1775\, as the Revolutionary War’s eight long years began –– though it wasn’t called Fort Sewall (after Samuel Sewall of Marblehead) until about 1800. Established in 1644\, Marblehead’s defensive fort was renovated six different times\, during six different wars. Owned and funded by the English Parliament before 1775\, and by the U. S. after 1776\, each renovation was overseen by two professional military engineers. \nTour meets at Fort Beach on Front St.\, Marblehead \nThis event is part of the FREE Trails & Sails event series by Essex Heritage URL:https://essexheritage.org/rev250/event/the-marblehead-fort-in-1775/2025-09-13/ LOCATION:Fort Sewall\, Front Street\, Marblehead\, MA\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://essexheritage.org/rev250/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2025/08/Fort-Sewall-2019-1-1-1333x650-1.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Marblehead Architecture Heritage &%3B Tours":MAILTO:MarbleheadTours@aol.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250907T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250907T173000 DTSTAMP:20260525T020941 CREATED:20250831T161150Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250904T142811Z UID:10000127-1757260800-1757266200@essexheritage.org SUMMARY:"Revolutionary Dwellings" Outdoor Walking Tours DESCRIPTION:Actually –– nearly every colonial house in Marblehead (those built before 1775)\, was the home of a Revolutionary War serviceman. About 300 houses in Marblehead survive from before 1775\, when the town was the sixth most populous metropolis in British North America. ( In the mid-1700s\, it was Massachusetts’ second most populous town. Salem was fourth.) About 950 families lived in about 525 houses and\, from those 950 families\, it is estimated that over 1\,400 men and boys served in the Revolution. \nNearly half were in service when the American Continental Army was formed in June 1775. Most had been training by January 1775\, when Colonel Jeremiah Lee led the local rebel (“Patriot”) militia\, and a New York newspaper printed that “The madmen of Marblehead are preparing for an early campaign against His Majesty’s troops !” Their most famous feat was carrying out much of the crucial Crossing of the Delaware River on Christmas night in December 1776\, in lashing sleet\, for the Battle of Trenton the next morning –– then back again after the battle\, plus long marches to and from Trenton. In addition\, starting in September 1775\, hundreds more served on privateer vessels throughout the war. Therefore\, nearly every colonial-period house in town (those built before 1775\, and a few afterward) was once home to a Revolutionary War veteran. \nTours meet outside Abbot Hall\, 188 Washington St.\, Marblehead\nRestroom available before 4 pm. URL:https://essexheritage.org/rev250/event/revolutionary-dwellings-outdoor-walking-tours/2025-09-07/ LOCATION:Abbot Hall\, 188 Washington Street\, Marblehead\, MA\, 01970\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://essexheritage.org/rev250/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2025/08/unnamed-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Marblehead Architecture Heritage &%3B Tours":MAILTO:MarbleheadTours@aol.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250906T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250906T173000 DTSTAMP:20260525T020941 CREATED:20250831T161150Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250904T142811Z UID:10000126-1757174400-1757179800@essexheritage.org SUMMARY:"Revolutionary Dwellings" Outdoor Walking Tours DESCRIPTION:Actually –– nearly every colonial house in Marblehead (those built before 1775)\, was the home of a Revolutionary War serviceman. About 300 houses in Marblehead survive from before 1775\, when the town was the sixth most populous metropolis in British North America. ( In the mid-1700s\, it was Massachusetts’ second most populous town. Salem was fourth.) About 950 families lived in about 525 houses and\, from those 950 families\, it is estimated that over 1\,400 men and boys served in the Revolution. \nNearly half were in service when the American Continental Army was formed in June 1775. Most had been training by January 1775\, when Colonel Jeremiah Lee led the local rebel (“Patriot”) militia\, and a New York newspaper printed that “The madmen of Marblehead are preparing for an early campaign against His Majesty’s troops !” Their most famous feat was carrying out much of the crucial Crossing of the Delaware River on Christmas night in December 1776\, in lashing sleet\, for the Battle of Trenton the next morning –– then back again after the battle\, plus long marches to and from Trenton. In addition\, starting in September 1775\, hundreds more served on privateer vessels throughout the war. Therefore\, nearly every colonial-period house in town (those built before 1775\, and a few afterward) was once home to a Revolutionary War veteran. \nTours meet outside Abbot Hall\, 188 Washington St.\, Marblehead\nRestroom available before 4 pm. URL:https://essexheritage.org/rev250/event/revolutionary-dwellings-outdoor-walking-tours/2025-09-06/ LOCATION:Abbot Hall\, 188 Washington Street\, Marblehead\, MA\, 01970\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://essexheritage.org/rev250/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2025/08/unnamed-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Marblehead Architecture Heritage &%3B Tours":MAILTO:MarbleheadTours@aol.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250905T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250905T173000 DTSTAMP:20260525T020941 CREATED:20250831T161150Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250904T142811Z UID:10000131-1757088000-1757093400@essexheritage.org SUMMARY:"Revolutionary Dwellings" Outdoor Walking Tours DESCRIPTION:Actually –– nearly every colonial house in Marblehead (those built before 1775)\, was the home of a Revolutionary War serviceman. About 300 houses in Marblehead survive from before 1775\, when the town was the sixth most populous metropolis in British North America. ( In the mid-1700s\, it was Massachusetts’ second most populous town. Salem was fourth.) About 950 families lived in about 525 houses and\, from those 950 families\, it is estimated that over 1\,400 men and boys served in the Revolution. \nNearly half were in service when the American Continental Army was formed in June 1775. Most had been training by January 1775\, when Colonel Jeremiah Lee led the local rebel (“Patriot”) militia\, and a New York newspaper printed that “The madmen of Marblehead are preparing for an early campaign against His Majesty’s troops !” Their most famous feat was carrying out much of the crucial Crossing of the Delaware River on Christmas night in December 1776\, in lashing sleet\, for the Battle of Trenton the next morning –– then back again after the battle\, plus long marches to and from Trenton. In addition\, starting in September 1775\, hundreds more served on privateer vessels throughout the war. Therefore\, nearly every colonial-period house in town (those built before 1775\, and a few afterward) was once home to a Revolutionary War veteran. \nTours meet outside Abbot Hall\, 188 Washington St.\, Marblehead\nRestroom available before 4 pm. URL:https://essexheritage.org/rev250/event/revolutionary-dwellings-outdoor-walking-tours/2025-09-05/3/ LOCATION:Abbot Hall\, 188 Washington Street\, Marblehead\, MA\, 01970\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://essexheritage.org/rev250/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2025/08/unnamed-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Marblehead Architecture Heritage &%3B Tours":MAILTO:MarbleheadTours@aol.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250905T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250905T133000 DTSTAMP:20260525T020941 CREATED:20250831T161150Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250904T142811Z UID:10000130-1757073600-1757079000@essexheritage.org SUMMARY:"Revolutionary Dwellings" Outdoor Walking Tours DESCRIPTION:Actually –– nearly every colonial house in Marblehead (those built before 1775)\, was the home of a Revolutionary War serviceman. About 300 houses in Marblehead survive from before 1775\, when the town was the sixth most populous metropolis in British North America. ( In the mid-1700s\, it was Massachusetts’ second most populous town. Salem was fourth.) About 950 families lived in about 525 houses and\, from those 950 families\, it is estimated that over 1\,400 men and boys served in the Revolution. \nNearly half were in service when the American Continental Army was formed in June 1775. Most had been training by January 1775\, when Colonel Jeremiah Lee led the local rebel (“Patriot”) militia\, and a New York newspaper printed that “The madmen of Marblehead are preparing for an early campaign against His Majesty’s troops !” Their most famous feat was carrying out much of the crucial Crossing of the Delaware River on Christmas night in December 1776\, in lashing sleet\, for the Battle of Trenton the next morning –– then back again after the battle\, plus long marches to and from Trenton. In addition\, starting in September 1775\, hundreds more served on privateer vessels throughout the war. Therefore\, nearly every colonial-period house in town (those built before 1775\, and a few afterward) was once home to a Revolutionary War veteran. \nTours meet outside Abbot Hall\, 188 Washington St.\, Marblehead\nRestroom available before 4 pm. URL:https://essexheritage.org/rev250/event/revolutionary-dwellings-outdoor-walking-tours/2025-09-05/1/ LOCATION:Abbot Hall\, 188 Washington Street\, Marblehead\, MA\, 01970\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://essexheritage.org/rev250/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2025/08/unnamed-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Marblehead Architecture Heritage &%3B Tours":MAILTO:MarbleheadTours@aol.com END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR