Executive Director of the Marblehead Museum Lauren McCormack discussed woodwork repair at the property of 157 Washington St, the Lee Brick Kitchen building at the latest Old and Historic Districts Commission meeting. McCormack sought permission to repair the sign for the building and discussed what type of wood or material to use. The intention in a historic building repair … [Read more...] about Marblehead Museum’s historic property gets nod for repairs
Jeremiah Lee Mansion
Excavation project at Lee Mansion reveals clues to past life in Marblehead
Archaeologists from the UMass Boston Department of Archeology and the Fiske Center for Archeological Research have been conducting an exploration of the grounds surrounding the Jeremiah Lee Mansion and Brick Kitchen at 157-161 Washington Street. This is the third summer that these archaeologists have partnered with the Marblehead Museum to help it better understand how the … [Read more...] about Excavation project at Lee Mansion reveals clues to past life in Marblehead
16th annual Pumpkin Illumination returns to Jeremiah Lee Mansion
The Marblehead Museum, in partnership with the Marblehead Family Fund, will host the 16th Annual Pumpkin Illumination on Thursday, Oct. 24, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the Jeremiah Lee Mansion Garden, located at 161 Washington St. This beloved town tradition invites residents to showcase their carved, painted, or decorated pumpkins, which will be displayed in a glowing autumn … [Read more...] about 16th annual Pumpkin Illumination returns to Jeremiah Lee Mansion
Revolutionary War is the talk of Marblehead
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
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