Marblehead's Mysterious Revolutionary
Thursday, April 10 at 7pm
170 Washington Street
In Person or Via Zoom
On May 10, 1775, the once formidable life of Colonel Jeremiah Lee of Marblehead came to an abrupt end, due to his covert acts on behalf of independence.
Judy Anderson leads this illustrated presentation to honor Lee’s life and contributions to the revolutionary cause, which have remained nearly unrecognized for two and a half
centuries.
A Colonel of Marblehead’s defensive militia since 1751, Lee also led the town’s large rebel militia from January 1775 until his untimely death. Judy Anderson will illuminate the story of one America's forgotten, but most crucial, revolutionaries.
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A Quest for Freedom
Thursday, April 17 at 7pm
170 Washington Street
In-person only
Tammy Denease, director of the Hidden Women Stage Company, will portray Mumbet, an enslaved woman in Massachusetts who successfully sued for her freedom in 1781.
After winning her freedom, she chose the name Elizabeth Freeman and continued to courageously speak what was in her heart, and stand up for those who could not stand for themselves.
This program is free and is sponsored by Mass Humanities.
Hidden History of
Abbot Hall
Saturday, April 26 at 10am and 1pm
Saturday, May 3 at 10am
Join Jarrett Zeman for a walking tour of lesser known stories from the first 100 years of Abbot Hall.
Abbot Hall is more than just a shrine for the town's amazing art. Presidents, cowboys, vaudeville stars, and jewel thieves have all graced its halls.
The tour answers questions like
How was The Spirit of '76 nearly destroyed in 1906?
What Wild West legend once performed in Abbot Hall?
What happened when Headers kidnapped a president?
Why did Headers prepare for a bombing after Pearl Harbor?
What's hidden (literally) beneath Abbot Hall?
And much more! Tours are available on April 26 at 10am and 1pm, and on May 3 at 1pm.
2nd Annual Colonial Craft Fair
Saturday, May 24th
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Jeremiah Lee Mansion Gardens
**Rain Date is Sunday, May 25th**
Members: $10 per Person / $25 per Family
Non-Members: $15 per Person / $40 per Family
Ages 3 & Under: FREE
Marblehead Museum is bringing back the sights, sounds, and smells of colonial New England at its 2nd Annual Colonial Craft Fair! Enjoy a stroll along the beautiful gardens of the Jeremiah Lee Mansion, meeting skilled artisans and historic reenactors as they demonstrate crafts from a time gone by.
Watch how Ipswitch lace was once made by members of the Marblehead Lacemaker's Guild, or get a hands-on look at colonial firearms with a historic flintlock gunsmith. Chat with members of Glover’s Marblehead Regiment or see 18th-century food being prepared by a Culinary Historian.
From coopering and leatherworking to tinsmithing and rope-making, there are so many things to see and learn! Join us for a day of fun and festivities as we celebrate the trades of the past and the individuals who keep those skills alive.
Patriot House Tour
Saturday, June 14, 2025
Explore four of Marblehead’s finest privately-owned homes, once owned by Marblehead's Revolutionary heroes. These homes were occupied by families who put their lives on the line to fight for independence and the establishment of the fledgling country.
During this self-guided house tour, guests may set their own pace as they walk the streets of downtown Marblehead to visit these storied historic homes. Homes will not be announced until the day of the event.
The tour also includes the gem of what is referred to as Bank Square: the Jeremiah Lee Mansion (owned and operated by Marblehead Museum). Explore the first floor with the help of our expert Mansion Guides.
10am-2pm. Check-in and pick up your tour booklet with tour locations and information at the Marblehead Museum, 170 Washington Street, beginning at 9:30am.
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Special Thanks to the Marblehead Memories Project's Signature Sponsor
