As part of Rev250, a multi-year program commemorating 250 years since the start of the American Revolutionary War, social and cultural historian Judy Anderson gave a talk on notable Marbleheaders. Held at the Robert "King" Hooper Mansion, now home to the Marblehead Arts Association, Anderson held a talk on its inhabitants during the time of the Revolutionary War, alongside … [Read more...] about Revolutionary War is the talk of Marblehead
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The Marquis returns to town
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
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: The Alfred Irvin House
As you all likely know, February is Black History Month. You probably have also noticed that much of the history in these Historic Buildings of the Week fails to include that of Black people in Marblehead. But this is not because Black people did not exist in Marblehead, nor does it mean that Black people did not participate in the same history-making as any other … [Read more...] about Historic Building of the Week: The Alfred Irvin House
Historic Building of the Week: Old Gun House
Last week, I wrote about the building at 43 Elm St. This week’s building is not too far away. In fact, it is right next door. Standing at 45 Elm St. is a building that has gone by many names throughout the years: the Marblehead Artillery, the armory, and now, the Gun House. The Gun House has that name for a reason. A Sept. 24, 1808 letter requested a town meeting to … [Read more...] about Historic Building of the Week: Old Gun House