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Marblehead 250 Committee presents,“Marbleheaders in the Revolution”
Saturday & Sunday, September 20 & 21, 10am-4pm
In Historic Downtown Marblehead
Free. No tickets required.
Free events for all ages will take place throughout the weekend. Experience Revolutionary War Marblehead at various locations in the Historic District. Activities occur throughout the day, 11am-3pm, on both Saturday and Sunday. Highlights include Fort Sewall with Glover’s Regiment; an historical interpreter portraying the widow of war hero, James Mugford; 18th century diarist Ashley Bowen portrayed by Donald Friary, and a loyalist Anglican service at St. Michael’s Church. In addition, you can decide which side of the Revolution you would have been on by participating in a recreated town meeting at the Old Town House; walk onboard the "Hannah"; visit the Jeremiah Lee Mansion and learn about Lee’s role in procuring weapons and supplies for the rebels; and learn about the town’s Tory population at the “King” Hooper Mansion.
On September 20 and 21, participants can pick up a free program booklet at the Jeremiah Lee Mansion, 161 Washington Street. They can also download the booklet from the Marblehead 250 Committee’s webpage: https://marbleheadmuseum.org/headers-in-the-revolution/.
Generously sponsored by a grant from the Marblehead Cultural Council, who receives funding from Massachusetts Cultural Council
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Jeremiah Lee Mansion, 161 Washington St, Marblehead, MA 01945-3303, United States
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