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
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Historic Building of the Week: Old Fettyplace
My first venture into historical architecture was during my freshman year of college when I took a course called Building Urban America. My professor, Dr. Lasdow, pitched the class to us by saying we would have a new party trick. She promised, by the end of the course, we would be able to identify the approximate construction date of a building within 10 years. That is the … [Read more...] about Historic Building of the Week: Old Fettyplace
Marblehead Museum opens door to ‘The World of Fred Litchman’
The Marblehead Museum recently debuted its newest book, "Marblehead Snapshots: The World of Fred Litchman." Featuring 140 photographs of Marblehead from the turn of the century, many published for the first time, the book is based on an exhibit currently on view at the museum.“We wanted to give people a chance to see Marblehead with new eyes,” Jarrett Zeman, the book’s author … [Read more...] about Marblehead Museum opens door to ‘The World of Fred Litchman’
Upcoming community events
Tip-Off Night The Friends of Marblehead Basketball organization will be hosting a Tip-off Night featuring the Harlem Wizards on Friday, Dec. 8 from 7 p.m. – 9:15 p.m. to celebrate the start of the basketball season. Proceeds from the event will go towards funding girls and boys basketball program needs for all levels including upgrading equipment, providing student … [Read more...] about Upcoming community events
Museum puts the world of Fred Litchman to paper
The Marblehead Museum is giving people a chance to take one of its temporary exhibits home with a permanent publication. "Marblehead Snapshots: The World of Fred Litchman" features 140 photographs from the photographer that encapsulate the town from the late 19th century through World War I. The book is authored by Marblehead Museum Associate Director Jarrett Zeman, … [Read more...] about Museum puts the world of Fred Litchman to paper