by ian Opaluch | Sep 10, 2024 | History
Dreadnought The Dreadnought, one of the most famous ships of the 19th century, was built in the Currier & Townsend Shipyard at the foot of Ashland Street, in 1853. The ship was employed in the North Atlantic trade between New York and Liverpool. The ship’s captain...
by ian Opaluch | Sep 10, 2024 | History
Newburyport’s Global Heritage During Newburyport’s merchant heyday in the mid-19th century, her captains visited every corner of the globe, returning with exotic cargos and souvenirs that bespoke her global reach. But the town’s true global heritage can be seen in the...
by CHMM | Sep 22, 2023 | History, News
Daniel I. Tenney Figurehead and Daniel I. Tenney half-hull model now on exhibit at Newburyport Custom House Maritime Museum Contact: Kathleen Brittan, Interim Executive Director 978-462-8681 or kbrittan@thechmm.org Daniel I. Tenney (1800-1881), a native of...
by CHMM | Jul 24, 2023 | History, News
Please visit the museum to view the latest installment of the Legendary Newburyporters, Saunkskwa of Survivance. The “Saunkskwa of Survivance” sculpture is an artistic tribute to the strength, wisdom, creativity and authenticity of Indigenous women everywhere...
by CHMM | Dec 22, 2022 | History, 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...
by CHMM | Dec 16, 2022 | History, 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...