Historic Building of the Week: Lee Mansion offers a tale of two banks
History is not always a clear cut set of facts – even when it seems like it should be. A…
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Historic Building of the Week: Never judge a house by its clapboard
The first thing I think of when I think of Marblehead is not a witch. Especially not when Salem is…
Historic Building of the Week: A house divided still stands on Washington Street
The interesting thing about buildings, and perhaps the most obvious thing about them, is that they can be used for…
Marblehead Racial Justice Team talks Lynn history
The Marblehead Racial Justice Team (MRJT), in conjunction with the Marblehead Museum, will be hosting a discussion on racial justice…
Historic Building of the Week: Filling in history on Mugford Street
Mugford Street is full of historic buildings, but one in particular stands out — or perhaps it’s more appropriate to…
Historic Building of the Week: The story of a business that took flight
When thinking about Marblehead’s landscape, you likely think of the sea first and the beach second. But do you ever…
Glover’s Marblehead Regiment commemorates the men of the Delaware Crossing
Glover’s Marblehead Regiment held its annual Delaware Crossing ceremony down at the Town Landing Friday evening. As a fiery sun…
Historic Building of the Week: Celebrating Lecraw Fish Market
In my humble opinion, if you are going to live on the coast, you should eat seafood. Especially living in…
“It’s not a lighthouse; it’s a light tower”
With its distinctive appearance, the Marblehead Light is part of the Town of Marblehead’s identity. Located in Chandler Hovey Park,…
Historic Building of the Week: Revisiting Seaside Park and the Roundy Grandstand
I did a lot of driving in Marblehead this summer — in and out and in and out of town….