Aug. 31, 2024 marks the 200th anniversary of when Marie-Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert du Motier de La Fayette — better known as the Marquis de Lafayette — visited Marblehead. While much has been made about the return of Marquis — see A1 — many other historical figures have also visited Marblehead. At the center of these visits, oftentimes, was the Jeremiah Lee Mansion, which … [Read more...] about Back in time to Feb. 20, 1929
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Back in time to June 12, 1980
On June 12, 1980, The Daily Evening Item reported on Marblehead's Rita Sullivan, who had always dreamed of performing on the stage but never thought it would happen so quickly. Sullivan enrolled at the University of Massachusetts Amherst as a dance major. She was the only freshman in the school's history to be a member of the University Dancers and the only first-year … [Read more...] about Back in time to June 12, 1980
Back in time to May 23, 1973
For a long time, Marblehead has been a hub for artists of all types, from painters to musicians. An example of that was on full display last week at Abbot Hall, where high-school students showcased their artistic talents at the annual MHS Art Exhibition. For years, students in town have had opportunities to display their work, and exactly 51 years ago, the conclusion of a … [Read more...] about Back in time to May 23, 1973
Back in time to May 12, 1970
Back in May 1970, Marblehead High School students were given the option of attending regular classes or a "teach-in," an all-day event that saw a dozen speakers talking to a packed auditorium of students. A photo from a May 12, 1970 edition of The Daily Evening Item shows state Rep. J. Hilary Rockett speaking to hundreds of students at the high school. According to the … [Read more...] about Back in time to May 12, 1970
Back in time to April 6, 1970
Fifty-four years ago, a sponsored dinner was held at the Gen. Glover House for the $400,000 Think Rink Building Fund campaign, which aimed to build an artificial ice skating rink for Marblehead, Swampscott, and Salem. According to a Monday, April 6, 1970 edition of The Daily Evening Item, the event was attended by "several hundred" sponsors, as well as members of the Think … [Read more...] about Back in time to April 6, 1970