In 1974, Robert Erbetta was the fifth recruit of the newly founded Glover’s Marblehead Regiment. The regiment has now reached its 50th anniversary this year and Erbetta, 81, is still a … [Read more...] about Glovers Regiment
Past & Present
Signs of the times
Another historical museum has opened up in the basement of Abbot Hall, displaying one of the main foundations of Marblehead: local businesses. For years, the Historical Commission has been … [Read more...] about Signs of the times
Indigenous Peoples Day A celebration and an education
In 2019, the Marblehead Indigenous Peoples Day Committee held its first Indigenous Peoples Day celebration intending to educate others and celebrate Indigenous people and their culture. Four … [Read more...] about Indigenous Peoples Day A celebration and an education
Information Destination
The Marblehead Chamber of Commerce Information Booth sits on the island known as Samuel Snow Square between Essex and Pleasant streets. The square is named after the last-surviving Civil War … [Read more...] about Information Destination
A Marblehead Marvel
Marblehead’s history is so vast it cannot be represented and recounted all in one location. The Marblehead Museum is an independent, private nonprofit organization that preserves and presents … [Read more...] about A Marblehead Marvel