The Marquis de Lafayette returned to Marblehead 200 years to the date of when he last made an appearance in town. The Marblehead Museum hosted Lafayette and a crowd of dozens to commemorate the bicentennial of when he stopped in town as a part of his farewell tour across America in 1824 and 1825. The event, co-sponsored by the American Friends of Lafayette, began with … [Read more...] about The Marquis returns to town
History
A look at Jeremiah Lee’s Secret Revolution
Judy Anderson will lead a new walking tour of Marblehead in partnership with the Marblehead Museum. Jeremiah Lee’s Secret Revolution will explore Col. Lee’s risky, covert, and ultimately fatal activities during a tumultuous year from June 1774 until his death in May 1775. Rebel American colonists, including Col. Lee, began taking daring and dangerous actions toward their … [Read more...] about A look at Jeremiah Lee’s Secret Revolution
Historic Building of the Week: 116 Front St.
For longer than I would like to admit, I believed that the word “cordwainer” had to do with making ropes or, well, cords. In fact, I just assumed that a cordwainer wained cord… whatever that meant. I believed this for so long because “cordwainer” does not come up very often in my day-to-day life. But when you deal in New England history — Marblehead history, in particular — … [Read more...] about Historic Building of the Week: 116 Front St.
Historic Building of the Week: Central Motors Garage
My 2013 Subaru Outback, though literally falling apart, is very dear to me. It might not be as slick or unique as others’ prized cars, but it gets me from point A to point B, and for that I am thankful. And others do put a lot of time, money, and love into their cars. In fact, since automobiles became popularized, people have been caring for their cars — even building around … [Read more...] about Historic Building of the Week: Central Motors Garage
Historic Building of the Week: A roller-skating rink lost to time
I am really bad at roller skating. I got a pair of roller skates during my junior year of college in an effort to get outside more, but after trying them out in my dorm and later on my parents’ driveway, I realized that it might not be the sport for me. I’m decent at ice skating, but that’s irrelevant. Maybe if the roller-skating rink on Pleasant Street was still open, … [Read more...] about Historic Building of the Week: A roller-skating rink lost to time