by CHMM | Jun 8, 2020 | Get Involved
Your Membership Keeps Our Maritime Heritage Alive Membership Levels Membership Levels At nearly two centuries old, the Custom House is a national landmark on Newburyport’s historic waterfront and is dedicated to connecting the region’s past to the modern world. ...
by CHMM | Jun 5, 2020 | Exhibits, History
Featured Exhibit Legendary Newburyporters A Chronicle of Achievements in the 18th & 19th Centuries Sculptures by Jeffrey Briggs “I was astounded that the city had little celebration of [it’s] historic past. I thought perhaps I could do something about that.” Jeff...
by CHMM | Jun 5, 2020 | News
The Newburyport Maritime Society (dba Custom House Maritime Museum) held its first Virtual Annual Meeting June 5 2020 due to Covid-19. Doug Muir, outgoing Chairperson, highlighted the CHMM’s success of the past year, beginning with: The 10 day visit of the Nao Santa...
by CHMM | Jun 1, 2020 | Exhibits
NOW, AT THE CHMM Entertainment for Man and Horse: Victuals Libations and Distractions in an Early American Tavern June 2020 – June 2021 The early American tavern/inn was at various times a place of respite for travelers, a gathering place for civic functions...
by CHMM | Mar 3, 2019 | Leadership
Susan Bernhard, Board Chair [email protected] Susan Bernhard, a lifelong learner and enthusiastic world traveler, enjoys history, art, gardening and outdoor sports. Owner of Northeast Tactical Sales Inc. she has thirty years of experience developing and...