Marblehead has been awarded a $20,000 “Promises of the Revolution” grant from Mass Humanities in support of “We Were There: Reclaiming the Histories of Black and Indigenous Marbleheaders in the Revolution.” “I’m thrilled to share that the Town of Marblehead has been awarded a $20,000 ‘Promises of the Revolution’ grant from Mass Humanities in support of our project,” said Donna … [Read more...] about Marblehead honors the untold stories
Lauren McCormack
‘Headers in the Revolution’ returns this weekend
September is a busy month for history buffs in Marblehead, as there are plenty of tours and programs organized by the Marblehead Museum's Marblehead 250 Committee and funded in part by grants from the Marblehead Cultural Council. This coming weekend in particular is a townwide event, the second annual “Headers in the Revolution” series, with 10 separate locations featuring … [Read more...] about ‘Headers in the Revolution’ returns this weekend
Marblehead Museum’s historic property gets nod for repairs
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
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
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