School &
Youth Programs
Curriculum-based programs that bring Marblehead history into the classroom — and into the museum. We customize every experience to fit your group's needs and grade level.
Local Marblehead history is woven into the Massachusetts Frameworks curriculum, and the Museum is proud to partner with schools across the region to make that history come alive. From hands-on gallery visits to downloadable at-home activities, we offer resources for educators at every level.
Students exploring Marblehead history at the museum
In-Museum Programs
Each program is designed around real artifacts and the museum's properties, giving students a tangible connection to the past.
Exploring Marblehead's Story
Third graders visit the J.O.J. Frost Gallery and the Jeremiah Lee Mansion for an immersive look at how Marblehead was founded and how its people lived. Activities are tied directly to the Massachusetts Frameworks curriculum and the museum's rich collection.
Activities also include a companion lesson using the Online Database of Free and Enslaved People of Color in Marblehead — a unique primary-source resource.
'Headers in History
In late June, eighth graders experience the full scope of the museum — the Civil War & G.A.R. Museum, the Jeremiah Lee Mansion, and the J.O.J. Frost Gallery — connected by a walking tour of historic Marblehead sites. Interactive activities bring each stop to life.
This program is designed to give students a panoramic view of how local history connects to national events across centuries.
Online Database of Free & Enslaved People of Color in Marblehead
A powerful and unique research tool — the museum's database of free and enslaved people of color in Marblehead's history. Paired with downloadable classroom activities designed for 3rd graders, it brings an important and often overlooked dimension of local history into the curriculum.
Explore the DatabaseExploring History at Home
Downloadable lessons and activity sheets that bring Marblehead history into any classroom or living room.
Architecture Explorer
Discover how buildings tell the story of a place. Students examine architectural details and the histories behind them — from colonial homes to modern structures.
Geography of Marblehead
Students use historic maps to explore how Marblehead's landscape and boundaries have changed over time — and what that means for the town today.
Famous Figures of Marblehead
Meet the people who shaped Marblehead. Students read character cards, learn about key historical figures, and connect individual stories to the bigger picture of the town's history.
3rd Grade Activities
A comprehensive PDF of activities designed for use with the museum's collection and the BIPOC database. A ready-to-use classroom companion for teachers.
Land Acknowledgement
We recognize that this land was home to the Naumkeag band of the Massachusett/Pawtucket Tribes. The Marblehead Museum is committed to incorporating the study and dissemination of this land's Native History into its mission.
What is a Land Acknowledgement? Read Our Complete Acknowledgement