The members of Glover’s Regiment commemorated the life of General John Glover in their annual march to Burial Hill. General Glover died on Jan. 30, 1797, and is entombed at Burial Hill. The commander of the regiment, Captain Seamus Daly delivered an oration remembering General Glover’s service to the country, state, and town. Following the oration, members of the regiment … [Read more...] about March to Burial Hill in honor of General John Glover
History
A long-shot find in Abbott Hall
Abbott Hall continues to thrive in history as a World War II Nazi machine gun was recently found in a safe. As town officials were clearing out the basement and disposing of safes, they were tipped off that one of the safes may contain a gun. After a further inspection of the safes, officials stumbled across an MP40 machine gun created in 1942. The machine gun came from … [Read more...] about A long-shot find in Abbott Hall
Historic Building of The Week: 8 Washington Square
The Federal-style, three-story home on 8 Washington Square was built for sea-captain John Cross in 1803. Cross purchased the land with funds accumulated from his successful career working under the Hooper family. However, Cross, along with his entire crew, died at sea while aboard his ship The Traveller. His remaining family reportedly abandoned the home upon learning of … [Read more...] about Historic Building of The Week: 8 Washington Square
Historic Building of the Week: 33 Washington St.
The elevated Colonial home on 33 Washington St. has three names attached to its lineage that played a role in building the historical background and physical characteristics of the property. Originally built by Marblehead carpenter Jonathan Powsland in 1732, Sometime throughout the next decade, Peter Homan added a rear lean-to addition to the home, giving it the structure of … [Read more...] about Historic Building of the Week: 33 Washington St.
Historic Building Of The Week: 14 State St.
The State Street tour continues with another gambrel-roofed Georgian-esque home that was built in the mid 18th century. In 1748, sea captain and merchant Alexander Watts purchased the land from owner David LeGallais. By the year 1755, he had a home, barn and shop constructed on it. The house is unique from its other state-street dwellings as the home’s front side faces … [Read more...] about Historic Building Of The Week: 14 State St.