The Fort Sewall Oversight Committee discussed landscaping work that needs to be considered at its meeting. Members of the committee said there are five trees that need to be replaced, and the best time to do so would be in the fall. Committee members also mentioned that a donor has expressed interest in paying for a larger tree. The fort’s two memorial trees are doing … [Read more...] about Oversight Committee is keeping Fort Sewall shipshape
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Sea-ing the stars at Fort Sewall
Ryan Park, a resident of the town since May, finds therapy by spending time in the ocean. On most days, Park will be swimming in the harbor by 6 a.m. He also likes to host snorkel adventures out of Fort Sewall. Park, originally from Canada, came to Massachusetts for dental school. His love of the ocean brought him to the North Shore. He went to Nahant first, but then … [Read more...] about Sea-ing the stars at Fort Sewall
Glover’s Marblehead Regiment hosts Revolutionary War encampment
Travel back in time to the 18th century at a Revolutionary War-era encampment with activities for all the family. Glover’s Marblehead Regiment is pleased to welcome you to visit Fort Sewall on July 13 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free admittance. See Fort Sewall transformed into a busy military camp, manned with soldiers and sailors as well as civilian townspeople and camp … [Read more...] about Glover’s Marblehead Regiment hosts Revolutionary War encampment
The sky had no limit
The town is, of course, well known for its breathtaking coastal views of the Atlantic Ocean. Specifically at its historic landmarks such as Fort Sewall and the Marblehead Light Tower. However, those sites also made for some fantastic sights in the sky early Saturday morning as dozens flocked to the shore to catch a glimpse of the Aurora Borealis, otherwise known as the … [Read more...] about The sky had no limit
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