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A map into the past
By Thor Jourgensen
"Mapping Marblehead: the
Nineteenth Century," is the Marblehead
Historical Commission's new exhibit at
the Old Town House, at the intersection
of Washington, State and Mugford
streets.
On display through late October,
"Mapping Marblehead" continues
the Historical Commission’s project
of presenting the highlights of
Marblehead’s history as the second in a
series of three planned exhibits.
It tells Marblehead's story in a way
that can be appreciated by all ages,
encouraging residents and visitors to
walk through the exhibit, and then
through the town with a greater
understanding of its past.
The interactive maps and displays
are free and funded by a grant from the
Harold B. and Elizabeth L. Shattuck
Memorial Trust.
Regular exhibit hours are
Thursdays, 1-7 p.m.; Fridays, 1-4 p.m.:
Saturdays,10-4 p.m., and Sundays, 1-4
p.m.
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The exhibit includes interpretive
panels, artifacts, and interactive maps
illustrating Marblehead’s evolution
from the War of 1812 through Grand
Banks fishing, Abolitionism and the
Underground Railroad, the Civil War,
shoemaking, trains, yachting, and
tourism, through struggle for survival
and prosperity. It’s an inspiring story.
There is also a life-size representation
of a 19th-century view of Marblehead
Harbor from Crocker Park. Marblehead
Historical Commissioners David
Krathwohl and Pam Peterson have
collaborated to present highlights of
Marblehead’s early history through
text, artifacts, and interactive computer
displays.
Exhibit designer, and local resident,
Helen Riegle of HER Design created
an exhibit that will engage and excite
visitors of all ages. Docents from
"Mapping Marblehead: the Nineteenth Century,"
a new exhibit at the Old Town House, is now Marblehead’s Historical Commission are
open and free of charge. The exhibit includes onsite during open hours to interpret the
interpretive panels, artifacts, and interactive displays for visitors.
maps illustrating Marblehead’s growth and
"Marblehead has a long and rich
expansion.
Courtesy Photo: Marblehead Historical Commission history. Its places, structures, people, and
stories tell the history of New England
in a microcosm. The Marblehead
Historical Commission is not only
dedicated to preserving that history, but
also to sharing it with residents, visitors,
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and researchers who want to learn about
states.
our new
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app:
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Commission, including the Maritime
Museum, the Abbot Hall displays,
the Selectmen's Room, and the Sign
Museum. You’ll also learn about
Marblehead's most well-known painting,
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"The Spirit of ’76," which can be seen in
Abbot Hall.
The Commission also operates a gift
shop in Abbot Hall, 188 Washington St.,
which has numerous Marblehead-related
items available. The Gift Shop is open
seasonally.
For researchers who want to dig
deeper, a key offering of the website is
the online archive of artifacts, objects,
documents, and photographs, all with
a brand-new search system that will
make it easier than ever to find the
information.