Local historian Judy Anderson will lead a focus tour and lecture at the Jeremiah Lee Mansion May 9 and 10. Anderson will reveal the risky, secret and ultimately fatal activities during the final year of Lee's life, as he worked behind the scenes to foment a revolution. Rebel American colonists, including Lee, began taking daring and dangerous actions toward their … [Read more...] about Local historian leads tours, lectures at Jeremiah Lee Mansion
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Marblehead patriots narrowly escaped British capture in 1775
Marblehead’s own were nearly caught by British troops 250 years ago Saturday mere hours before the Revolutionary War’s commencement, which is marked by the battle at Lexington and Concord on April 19, 1775, and what’s well-known as the “shot heard ‘round the world.” Jeremiah Lee, Elbridge Gerry and Azor Orne — Marbleheaders and members of the Province Committee of Safety and … [Read more...] about Marblehead patriots narrowly escaped British capture in 1775
Marblehead Museum hosts historian Judy Anderson
The Marblehead Museum is hosting local historian Judy Anderson for a program on April 10 titled “Marblehead’s Mysterious Revolutionary.” Anderson will honor Jeremiah Lee’s life and contributions to the revolutionary cause, which have remained nearly unrecognizable for 250 years. While the Lees’ spectacular mansion in Marblehead has dazzled visitors for more than a century, … [Read more...] about Marblehead Museum hosts historian Judy Anderson
Donations now accepted for 6th annual Treasure Sale
The Marblehead Museum is now collecting donations for its sixth annual Treasure Sale, which will take place in the Lee Mansion Gardens on Sept. 27. Its rain date is Sept. 28. The museum is accepting donations of vintage, antique and collectibles, including books, Marblehead items, small furniture, lighting, jewelry, artwork, maps, ceramics, vintage household items, vintage … [Read more...] about Donations now accepted for 6th annual Treasure Sale
Marblehead temple hosts ‘Chelsea: The Jewish Years’
Temple Sinai is hosting a free screening of and discussion on “Chelsea: The Jewish Years” April 6 at 4 p.m. The 18-minute documentary was created by The Chelsea Gateway Project: a community-based initiative exploring Chelsea’s historic Jewish past and its current multicultural immigrant present. Ellen Rovner, founder of The Chelsea Gateway Project, emphasized the … [Read more...] about Marblehead temple hosts ‘Chelsea: The Jewish Years’