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
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Town vendor takes on the Fall Fair
Under sunny October skies, Marblehead’s Fall Festival was bustling with families, visitors, and local artisans, but one booth in particular drew both seasoned sailors and curious newcomers. Patsy Wiswell, the creative force behind Patsy Kane Nautical, showcased her timeless coastal jewelry to a steady stream of festivalgoers. “The festival was a delight. We had a great day,” … [Read more...] about Town vendor takes on the Fall Fair
‘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
Juneteenth celebration in Marblehead highlights African American culture
There will be a Juneteenth Ceremony June 13 at 5 p.m. at Abbot Hall, 188 Washington St., sponsored by the Marblehead Task Force Against Discrimination and Marblehead Museum in conjunction with the North Shore Juneteenth Association (NSJA). NSJA is a group of community leaders seeking to create awareness about the Juneteenth holiday, educate the broader community about … [Read more...] about Juneteenth celebration in Marblehead highlights African American culture
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