| Collection |
William Hammond Collection |
| Date |
10/13/2005 |
| Abstract |
Program for the 300th anniversary of the founding of the town in 1629.
July 7 and July 20 Appropriate Exercises were held on Old Burial Hill
Sunday, August 25 Dedication of Monument in Waterside Cemetery.
Monday August 26 Band Concert Block Dancing and Crackerfest on School Street.
August 27 Formal Opening Exercises at Abbot Hall
August 28 Early and Historic Houses were opened to the public
August 28 Banquet at Hotel Rock-Mere and the presentation of the Marblehead Trophy
August 29 Young People's Parade, Band Concert at Crocker Park, Harbor Parade and Illumination
August 30 Orchestra, Block Dancing, Professional Talent and Vaudeville Show at School Street Engine House
August 31 Sports Day and reenactment of visit of Gen. Lafayette to Marblehead
September 1 Special Commemoration Services in all the Churches
September 2 Parade with units representing:
Indian Village
First Settler
John Devereux- The Planter
First Church- Congregational
Town Incorporated
First School
Signing of Indian Deed
Fish Flakes and Wharves
Marblehead's Robinson Crusoe
Parson Holyoke leaves for Harvard University
Romance of Agnes Surriage
Fire Department Organized- Five Fire Wardens
First Stage Coach
Protest Against Tea Tax
Schooner Hannah
Commodore Broughton and the "Hannah"
Leslie's Retreat
Commodore Tucker Receiving Commission
Washington Crossing the Delaware- Glover and His Marblehead Men
Capt. James Mugford: "Don't Give Up the Ship"
Glover's Men at Valley Forge
Elbridge Gerry Signing Declaration of Independence
Marblehead's Merchant Marine
Washington's Visit to Marblehead
War of 1812- Naval Battle
Marblehead's Oldest Charity
Marblehead in Art
Aunt Hannah Harris' Shop
Hannah at Window Binding Shoes
Clifton- Miss Valentine's School
Marblehead Minute Men
First Summer Visitors on Marblehead Neck
Spirit of '76- Presented to Town
No License
"Remember the Maine"- Off to the Spanish War
Marblehead in World War
Victory
Marblehead of the Future
Route of Parade, Committees for the Celebrations |
| Home Location |
Z Box 18X13 Charlie Shelf#4 |
| Object ID |
2005-018-00121 |
| Object Name |
Program |
| People |
Brown, Alden M.
Hamond, Walter H
Martin, Joseph
Lillibridge, F. Howard
Wilkins, Henry M. |
| Search Terms |
300th Anniversary |
|
