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
Past & Present
Marblehead’s own Loch Ness Monster
For centuries, Marblehead’s waters have been haunted by the lore of the Marblehead Sea Serpent, which made its grand appearance in 1817. The serpent, which was spotted near Tinker’s Island, … [Read more...] about Marblehead’s own Loch Ness Monster
Glovers Regiment
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
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