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
Lauren McCormack
Marblehead Museum accepts delivery of George Washington’s letter to Gen. Glover
The Marblehead Museum has acquired a historical letter sent to Gen. John Glover by the nation’s first president. The letter, dated 1779, features George Washington’s signature in a response to the town’s Revolutionary War hero, who had sent a request to resign from the Continental Army following the death of his wife, Hannah. Glover’s ship, the Hannah, named after his wife, was … [Read more...] about Marblehead Museum accepts delivery of George Washington’s letter to Gen. Glover
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
Marblehead Museum takes snapshot in time with new exhibit
A new exhibit at the Marblehead Museum is giving the public an up-close look at the town during the Victorian Era through the lens of its most renowned photographer, literally. Marblehead Snapshots is an exhibit recently opened by the museum featuring 55 photos taken by local photographer Fred Litchman from the 1890s to World War I. The exhibit was curated from a huge … [Read more...] about Marblehead Museum takes snapshot in time with new exhibit