Trailblazing Women in the American Revolution
Saturday, September 23, 2023
Date & Time
Saturday, September 23, 2023
Time Slot(s):
10:00 am to 1:00 pm
Description
Travel through time with the Jeremiah Lee Mansion in Marblehead! Meghan Boehmer, an historical interpreter from the Boston Tea Party Museum, will portray Sarah Griste Mugford, the wife of Revolutionary naval hero James Mugford.
Boehmer will illustrate the role of women during the Revolution. Visitors will discover how Sarah took charge of her life as a young widow after Mugford’s death in 1776, at a time when a woman’s sphere was limited to home and family.
Address
161 Washington Street, Marblehead, MA 01945
161 Washington Street, Marblehead, MA 01945
DirectionsAccessibility
Restrooms Available
Event Category
- Historic House
- History
- Museum
- Performance