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REV250 Marblehead's Revolution Tour
$35
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
The REV250: The Town That Carried the Revolution™ tour offers an in-depth look at Marblehead's essential contributions to American independence. This engaging experience reveals how the town's fishermen, mariners, and merchants played pivotal roles during the Revolutionary War.
- 🏛️ Visit the exterior of the King Hooper Mansion and learn about Robert “King” Hooper, a merchant whose Loyalist views created tension with Patriot neighbors.
- 🏰 Explore the grand Jeremiah Lee Mansion, built in 1768, and discuss its owner, a key Patriot leader who interacted with Samuel Adams and John Hancock.
- 📜 Stop at the historic Old Town House, where Marblehead's town meetings shaped the community's path toward independence.
- 🏡 Pass by the Azor Orne House, discussing how this merchant and Patriot leader contributed to the Revolutionary effort through ships and logistics.
- 🖊️ View the Elbridge Gerry House, home to a signer of the Declaration of Independence, and explore the risks he faced in supporting independence.
- ⚓ At Fort Sewall, delve into Marblehead’s maritime role during the Revolution and its defense of the USS Constitution in the War of 1812.
- 📖 Enjoy a story-driven guided experience with engaging historical storytelling at multiple outdoor stops.
- 👥 Join a small-group walking tour led by a knowledgeable local historian, ensuring a personalized experience.
- ♿ Wheelchair accessible facilities and transportation options available for ease of access.
- 💧 Guests can bring water or small snacks for the walk, enhancing your comfort during the tour.
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REV250 Marblehead's Revolution Tour
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Story-driven guided experience Engaging historical storytelling at multiple outdoor stops.
- Professional local guide Small-group walking tour led by a knowledgeable local historian.
- Gratuities are optional and not included in the tour price.
- Transportation to and from the meeting point is not included. Guests are responsible for their own arrival and departure.
- Guests are welcome to bring water or small snacks for the walk.
Meeting point
Crocker Park Gazebo
Return details
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King Hooper MansionWe view the exterior of this beautiful 18th-century home and discuss Robert “King” Hooper, a prominent Marblehead merchant whose Loyalist leanings placed him in quiet conflict with Patriot neighbors as the Revolution approached.
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The Jeremiah Lee MansionWe view the exterior of this grand 1768 mansion and discuss Jeremiah Lee, one of Marblehead’s wealthiest merchants and a key Patriot leader who met with Samuel Adams and John Hancock on the eve of Lexington and Concord. His sudden death weeks later remains one of the Revolution’s most debated local stories.
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MarbleheadOld Town House. We stop at the historic Old Town House, built in 1727, where Marblehead’s town meetings, debates, and decisions shaped its path toward independence. Here, neighbors argued, voted, and ultimately chose whether to support the Revolutionary cause.
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MarbleheadAzor Orne house. We pass the home of Azor Orne, a Marblehead merchant and Patriot leader who was present at a pivotal meeting the night before Lexington and Concord. We discuss how merchants like Orne helped sustain the Revolutionary effort through ships, financing, and logistics.
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MarbleheadElbridge Gerry House. We view the home of Elbridge Gerry, a Marblehead native, signer of the Declaration of Independence, and future Vice President. We explore his cautious path to supporting independence and the risks faced by leaders with wealth and reputation on the line.
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Fort SewallAt this historic harbor defense site, we discuss Marblehead’s maritime role in the Revolution and the town’s later stand protecting the USS Constitution during the War of 1812.
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REV250 Marblehead's Revolution Tour
$35
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
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