Tour & History of Fort Sewall ~ estab. 1644
Saturday, September 25, 2021
Date & Time
Saturday, September 25, 2021
Recurring Event
Time Slot(s):
Description
A tour of Marblehead’s newly accessible Fort that was established in 1644 (over 375 years ago !) and enlarged and/ or renovated in c.1743, 1775, 1794, and 1864 — with 2, 12, 18, then 24 cannon around its perimeter. Twelve different military engineers were involved in those renovations. Named Fort Sewall in 1800, its most famous moment came soon afterward, on April 3, 1812, when it saved & harbored the USS Constitution. It became a recreational area in the 1890s and an official town park in 1922.
Accessibility
Accessible / Wheelchair or stroller accommodating
Restrooms Available
Event Category
- Architecture
- History
- Lecture/Talk
- Maritime
- Walking Tour