The large colonial home at 65 Washington St. is most attributed to Captain Samuel Trevett, however it can be traced back to multiple previous generations of his family.
Trevett was born in his namesake Washington Street home Marblehead in 1751. He served in the Continental Army, most notably in the Battle of Bunker Hill in 1775. After his service, he worked for the revenue-cutter service in Boston. He inherited his childhood home from his father, Russell. The home was first built in 1715 by local merchant Samuel Russell for Samuel Trevett’s grandparents Captain Benjamin Trevett and his wife, Elizabeth. The home has nine front-facing windows and is known for its unique paneled interior. In 1928, the property was purchased by the Marblehead Arts Association.