Newburyport Hidden Heroes – Adolphus Greely

Newburyport Hidden Heroes – Adolphus Greely

by | Dec 22, 2022 | News

  This is the first in a series of articles revealing “hidden heroes” of Newburyport. Our first hidden hero, Adolphus Greely, was on the cutting edge of technology. He was one of the first telegraphers in the military, a founder of the U.S. Weather Service, and...
Newburyport’s Essex National Heritage Visitor’s Center

Newburyport’s Essex National Heritage Visitor’s Center

by | Dec 16, 2022 | News

Did you know that the Custom House Maritime Museum is one of thirteen Essex National Heritage Area Visitor Centers? Have you ever traveled any stretch of the ninety mile route of the Essex Coastal Scenic Byway to explore the picturesque and historic Boston’s North...
Volunteer

Volunteer

by | Dec 1, 2022 | Get Involved

Volunteers are the Heart and Soul of Our Organization Interested in Joining Our Team? Training is Provided We could not accomplish all we do without their support and passion for the museum. Thank you to all our volunteers! Are you interested in becoming involved with...
We Love Our Lighthouse!

We Love Our Lighthouse!

by | Aug 26, 2022 | News

Written by Jenn Bogard It was the evening of August 5th, 2022 when the Custom House Maritime Museum transported its members back to the lives of New England lighthouse keepers and their families. Photographs, videos, oral histories and more had the room abuzz with...
Changes at the helm!

Changes at the helm!

by | May 3, 2022 | News

By: Jack Santos, CHMM Board of Directors Chair Jack Santos SLAINTÉ ! For those of you I haven’t met, I was recently elected the Board Chairperson of the Custom House Maritime Museum.  It is quite an honor to help lead such an important Newburyport institution.I joined...