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
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Museum’s brick kitchen exhibit still on schedule despite structural setback
Marblehead Museum had to substantially increase its budget for the renovation to 157 Washington St. due to unforeseen structural issues. The property adjacent to the Lee Mansion has been under construction since the museum acquired it in April 2021. Museum Executive Director Lauren McCormack explained that she and the museum's staff were aware of the fact that the property … [Read more...] about Museum’s brick kitchen exhibit still on schedule despite structural setback
Museum plans commemoration for Diego de Gardoqui
The Marblehead Museum invites residents to gather outside Lee Mansion on Saturday, Oct. 21 at 11 a.m. for the unveiling of a new plaque commemorating the contributions of Spanish Government figure Diego de Gardoqui to the Revolutionary Cause through Jeremiah Lee. The two surviving letters of Lee pertain to his relationships with the Spanish government. As a wealthy colonial … [Read more...] about Museum plans commemoration for Diego de Gardoqui