Every year, the Cottage Gardeners of Marblehead and Swampscott prep for their Mother’s Day Plant Sale, dedicating their time and effort to making the gardens of Marblehead … [Read more...] about Cottage gardeners of Marblehead and Swampscott thrive in Mother’s Day plant sale
Fort Sewall’s restoration project completes $1.5 million renovation
Sitting along the coast of Marblehead, watching over the sea, and Chandler Hoavey Park sits a building that stands for strength and resilience: Fort Sewall. Originally given the name Gale’s … [Read more...] about Fort Sewall’s restoration project completes $1.5 million renovation
Through the eyes of an 18th-century sailor
When you dig through history, you’ll find many examples of memoirs written by sailors from around the world. However, Ashley Bowen is believed to have written the earliest memoir by an American … [Read more...] about Through the eyes of an 18th-century sailor
All are welcome at the VFW
For the Chaplain Lyman Rollins Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 2005, one thing is clear: they aren’t just a place for vets — they’re a place for all community members. Commander Ronny … [Read more...] about All are welcome at the VFW
A hero’s journey: The ship that wouldn’t sink
The USS Marblehead (CL-12), referred to by her crew as Marby, was an Omaha class light cruiser commissioned in Philadelphia in 1924. It was the third U.S. Navy vessel given this name. Marby … [Read more...] about A hero’s journey: The ship that wouldn’t sink