Newburyport’s Road to Revolution Part II: Nbpt Braces from Attack by Sea

At the Custom House Maritime Museum, 25 Water St, Newburyport, MA 01950

At a time of constant threat, Newburyport’s harbor became a safe haven for vessels of all kinds on the eve of Revolution, thanks to an elaborate web of defenses including sunken piers, floating batteries, and artillery at Salisbury Point.

Join Graham McKay, executive director of Lowell’s Boat Shop, and Bethany Groff Dorau, executive director of Museum of Old Newbury, as they describe the ways Newburyport prevented attack by sea and became a refuge for rebels at sea.

Registration is necessary. Admission is free for Lowell's Boat Shop members, $10 for non-members

Funded in part by the Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism.