SAUGUS — The Historical Society held its October meeting, focusing on Louise Hawkes, who helped save the … [Read more...] about The woman who saved the Saugus Iron Works
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Marblehead cemetery voted one of America’s most beautiful
Sophia Harris
Perched high above Marblehead Harbor, Old Burial Hill has long drawn visitors for its sweeping ocean views and … [Read more...] about Marblehead cemetery voted one of America’s most beautiful
History rings a bell in Saugus
Elizabeth Della Piana
SAUGUS — The Historical Society had its first meeting after the summer break, and President Laura Eisener … [Read more...] about History rings a bell in Saugus
Lynn recognizing 35 years of Americans with Disabilities Act
Jackie Manno
LYNN — Local lawmakers and community advocates gathered yesterday to raise the disability pride flag at City … [Read more...] about Lynn recognizing 35 years of Americans with Disabilities Act
Lynn begins cleanup of 200-year-old burial ground
Jackie Manno
LYNN — Eastern Burial Ground, the second-largest of Lynn’s three city-owned cemeteries, is undergoing a … [Read more...] about Lynn begins cleanup of 200-year-old burial ground
New sign unveiled at Lynn’s Frederick Douglass reading
Amanda Lurey
LYNN – This year’s Frederick Douglass reading, hosted by the North Shore Juneteenth Association and sponsored … [Read more...] about New sign unveiled at Lynn’s Frederick Douglass reading
Lynn Air Force veteran offers a glimpse into POWs
Amanda Lurey
LYNN – The American Heritage Museum in Hudson is hosting Lynn native, Air Force veteran and award-winning … [Read more...] about Lynn Air Force veteran offers a glimpse into POWs
‘Fightin’ Parson:’ a revolutionary leader of Saugus
Elizabeth Della Piana
SAUGUS — In the Revolutionary War Cemetery, on Central Street in Saugus, is the burial ground of Parson Joseph … [Read more...] about ‘Fightin’ Parson:’ a revolutionary leader of Saugus
UMass digs up history in Marblehead
Amanda Lurey
MARBLEHEAD – Archaeologists from the UMass Boston Department of Archeology and the Fiske Center for … [Read more...] about UMass digs up history in Marblehead
Lynn LGBTQ+ history documentary premieres June 8
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LYNN — “Finding Refuge, Demanding Equality: A Century of LGBTQ+ Lynn,” a documentary film that spans over a … [Read more...] about Lynn LGBTQ+ history documentary premieres June 8
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The gardens of Saugus
Elizabeth Della Piana
SAUGUS — Laura Eisener, president of the Saugus Historical Society, focused on the topic of spring in their … [Read more...] about The gardens of Saugus
Lynn Armory standing guard since 1893
Elizabeth Della Piana
LYNN — Many historical structures loom over the city, from the Fabens Building to High Rock Tower to Saint … [Read more...] about Lynn Armory standing guard since 1893
Saugus looks to spruce up M.E.G. Building
Elizabeth Della Piana
SAUGUS — Sitting at 54-56 Essex St. is a building that harkens back to 1894 when it was known as the … [Read more...] about Saugus looks to spruce up M.E.G. Building
Taking stock of Saugus’ Stocker family
Elizabeth Della Piana
SAUGUS — Having been a settlement since 1629 and becoming its own town in 1815, Saugus is rich with history … [Read more...] about Taking stock of Saugus’ Stocker family
Boston Street paved the road to Lynn growth
Isaac Green
LYNN — Long before the hum of traffic and the shadows of shoe factories marked the street, Boston Street was … [Read more...] about Boston Street paved the road to Lynn growth
Kasabuski legacies live on in Saugus
Elizabeth Della Piana
SAUGUS — For the Historical Society's April meeting, Laura Eisener and Bill Stewart spoke on the Revolutionary … [Read more...] about Kasabuski legacies live on in Saugus
Lynn witnessed history through HERstory
Amanda Lurey
LYNN — “HERstory Volume III: Trailblazers and Disruptors” — a photo exhibit honoring 91 trailblazing women who … [Read more...] about Lynn witnessed history through HERstory
Peabody honors its past
Amanda Lurey
PEABODY – To commemorate the 250th anniversary of the opening battles of the American Revolution, Peabody … [Read more...] about Peabody honors its past
A look at Saugus in the Revolution
Elizabeth Della Piana
SAUGUS — With the American Revolution hitting the 250th anniversary mark this year, Massachusetts celebrated … [Read more...] about A look at Saugus in the Revolution
April 19, 1775: 250 years ago today
Amanda Lurey
MARBLEHEAD — Marblehead’s own were nearly caught by British troops 250 years ago today mere hours before the … [Read more...] about April 19, 1775: 250 years ago today