Nahant Historical Society is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, firmly stamping itself into the framework of the town as the keeper of stories. “Despite Nahant being the smallest town in … [Read more...] about Nahant Historical Society marks 50 years of community and preservation efforts
Past & Present
Swampscott murder case from 1974 sees renewed hope after exhumation
It’s no secret that the death of Henry Bedard Jr., who was murdered in 1974, has left a scar on the Town of Swampscott. After his body was exhumed from his grave at the Swampscott Cemetery for … [Read more...] about Swampscott murder case from 1974 sees renewed hope after exhumation
Swampscott Historical Commission seeks to save Glover house
In a corner where Swampscott, Marblehead and Salem meet sits a house that is covered in American history. That house is the General Glover Farmhouse. It’s sat dormant since the 1990s, no longer … [Read more...] about Swampscott Historical Commission seeks to save Glover house
Historical Commission teaches school heritage
The Swampscott Historical Commission recently held its seventh exhibition at ReachArts, highlighting artifacts that celebrate the town’s school history. The exhibit, organized as Swampscott prepares … [Read more...] about Historical Commission teaches school heritage
History served in Nahant
Community members turned the clock back on tennis this summer at the Nahant Country Club in honor of the sesquicentennial of the first-ever match played in the United States — which took place in … [Read more...] about History served in Nahant