The Fresnel Lens is Heading Home: An Interview with a Lampist
The Fresnel Lens is Heading Home: An Interview with Lampist Kurt Fosburg On September 1st, Kurt Fosburg of Superior Lighthouse Restoration, LLC will be moving the Fresnel Lens from its home of over four decades at the Custom House Maritime Museum to its original home...
CHMM Maritime Days
CHMM Maritime Days Returns! The CHMM’s #1 FUNdraiser of the year, Maritime Days, will be held September 10 – 12. This weekend will be jam-packed with fun events for the whole family. Friday Evening: Kicking off the weekend Friday night at 6:30 on the waterfront will...
Jonathan Mulliken, Clockmaker
The program for our initial “First Friday” members’ event features the Jonathan Mulliken tall-case clock that is one of the gems of our museum’s collection. Made here in Newburyport around the time of our War of Independence, it represents a fine example of...
Newburyport Hidden Heroes – Adolphus Greely
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...
Announcing New Art Exhibit – “Semper Paratus”
For us, they are always ready, here in Newburyport and around the country. Our new exhibit, Semper Paratus — the Coast Guard’s motto meaning “always ready” — captures a glimpse into the routine yet extraordinary and heroic responsibilities of the United States Coast...CONTACT US
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