Marbleheaders in the American Revolution

Pick up a program book and experience Revolutionary War-era Marblehead at various sites in the Historic District. Meet the wife of war hero, James Mugford; explore Fort Sewall with Glover’s Regiment; meet diarist Ashley Bowen portrayed by Donald Friary and experience an Anglican service at St. Michael’s church; participate in a recreated town meeting and decide whether or not to support the Patriot cause at the Old Town House; visit the Powder House; see the Spirit of ’76 painting; tour the Jeremiah Lee Mansion; and learn about the town’s Tory population at the “King” Hooper Mansion; among other opportunities. Learn more here!

Special Instructions:

• Program books can be picked up at Marblehead Museum, 170 Washington Street, or downloaded from the Marblehead Museum’s website.
• Wear comfortable shoes as you will be walking on your own to each site using the map in the guidebook.
• Some events are drop-in all day and others start at specific times.