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Upon A World Stage
EXTENDED! Through March 3rd
Exploring connections to national and world history through the lives of Newburyport sons Adolphus Greely, William Nichols, Caleb Cushing and Theophilus Parsons
Newburyport's history in many ways is United States history -- and even world history. From this major port of entry in a young and aspiring nation, rose Newburyport citizens who served their community, their state and their country not only in distinguished fashion, but in ways that captured world attention and merit.
Come meet these four sons of Newburyport and discover the military, political, judicial and diplomatic marks they left in history.
Adolphus Greely
Army Major General, Polar Explorer, Medal of Honor recipient. Don't miss the Personal Profile Presentation by Dr. Miller Graf on February 15th.
Caleb Cushing
Astute Politician, Diplomat and U.S. Attorney General. Don't miss the Personal Profile Presentation by J. James Dyer on February 17.
William Nichols
Courageous Privateer and Patriot, Federally appointed Customs Collector, legendary Holy Terror. Don't miss the Personal Profile Presentation by CHMM Curator Kevin MacDonald on February 1.
Theophilus Parsons
Massachusetts Supreme Court Judge and forgotten Founding Father. Don't miss the Personal Profile Presentation by Douglas Muir, Esq. on March 3.





Our mission is to protect, preserve and interpret the maritime heritage of the lower Merrimack Valley region and how it relates to American history.


