Archives & Research

Research & Preservation Resources:

The Historical Commission maintains a bookshelf of resource materials on caring for and preserving various kinds of historical materials (eg. photos).  These are available for town residents to use.  Come to the Historical Commission offices on the second floor of Abbot Hall to review and/or use any of these reference materials.


Historical Commission Website and Online Archives:

Visit the Historical Commission website at www.marbleheadhistory.org for infomation about us, the town, Abbot Hall, our museums and to search our extensive archives.


Abbot Hall Museum:

The Commission maintains the Maritime Museum, the museum cases in Abbot Hall, and a Gift Shop that is staffed by volunteers.  The Museum and Gift Shop are open seasonally, generally from Memorial Day to Columbus Day.  Contact the Historical Commission for more information.