12/25/2022
Merry Christmas to all that celebrate.
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Discover the maritime heritage of Newburyport, MA, and the Merrimack River Valley! Coast Guard, Newburyport's maritime history, and more.
See our unique collection of marine art, model ships, displays of local shipwrecks, the birthplace of the U.S.
Operating as usual
12/23/2022
Museums are great on rainy days. We're open till 2 pm today and closed the rest of the weekend! Show your guests some maritime history!
12/21/2022
Maritime Museum presents First Fridays presentation by Harbormaster Paul Hogg
December’s excellent First Friday Talk is now available on YouTube!
https://youtu.be/5hVXi88CpZs
Maritime Museum presents First Fridays presentation by Newburyport Harbormaster, Captain Paul Hogg.Filmed on December 1, 2022 at the Custom House Maritime ...
12/20/2022
Want to listen to an awesome podcast episode about Plum Island Lighthouse? You can find it at the end of this article --> https://bit.ly/3PExnXH.
12/19/2022
Happy Holidays from CHMM
Let's start off the holiday week with some beautiful Newburyport Choral Society voices!
We've expanded our museum store hours for the week:
Mon - Thursday: 10am - 4pm
Fri & Sat: 10am - 2pm
Visit us and shop local!
12/18/2022
Happy Hanukkah to those that celebrate!
12/15/2022
A pleasant National Cupcake Day to you and yours.
Let's celebrate with some ... history!
The idea behind making tiny cakes was elaborated in ‘American Cookery’, a 1796 cookbook by Amelia Simmons. However, the word ‘cupcake’ itself did not come about until 1828, when celebrated author and cooking expert Eliza Leslie published her cookbook ‘Receipts’, which included the recipe for the first cupcake.
You can get that recipe here --> https://www.divinespecialties.com/brief-history-cupcake/
12/13/2022
A pretty cool tradition coming out of the Great Lakes!
12/13/2022
When was the last time you visited our store? Time to see what new items we have!
A sample of our selections can be found at --> https://customhousemaritimemuseum.org/our-store/
12/12/2022
From student to corporations, our Membership Program has what you are looking for.
Visit https://bit.ly/3l4Nuyl and help us keep Newburyport's Maritime Heritage alive!
12/09/2022
Kids books galore in our store! Add some maritime stories to your kid’s reading list.
12/06/2022
About Friday Night...thank you to everyone who helped make this night possible. Especially the Newburyport Choral Society and our sponsors Institution for Savings, Jack Weston & Jayne Cousins, Bentley's Real Estate, 21 Water Street, Darling Consulting Group, Finneran & Nicholson PC, Stone Ridge Properties, Iron Tree Service, Matter Communications, Fritz Deguglielmo, and Plum Island Coffee Roasters. Thank you to Bob Watts for this awesome photo.
And to you - our life ring decorators ... YOU ARE ALL THE BEST LIFE RING DECORATORS NEWBURYPORT HAS EVER SEEN!!!!! Thank you for helping us light up the waterfront.
PS - Life rings are still available at buyalifering.com. Be part of the fun!
12/02/2022
We hope to see you at the Maritime Tree lighting tonight! Hot Cocoa and ring decorating begin at 5 pm (complimentary rings for the kids to decorate) Tree lighting and caroling with Newburyport Choral Society begins at 5:30 pm.
If you plan on attending, please bring a canned good or non-perishable item for the Newburyport Yankee Homecoming food donation bin!
11/29/2022
Still time to donate to CHMM for Giving Tuesday!!!
Two ways to donate:
1. Text NBPTCUSTOMHOUSE to 707070 (and follow the prompts to donate)
2. Visit giveto.thechmm.org to donate.
11/29/2022
Thank you to everyone that has given to the Custom House Maritime Museum during Giving Tuesday. We greatly appreciate your support!
Visit giveto.thechmm.org or text NBPTCUSTOMHOUSE to 707070 and follow the prompts to give.
11/29/2022
Today is a really important day at the Custom House Maritime Museum. It's Giving Tuesday! There are so many important non-profits in Newburyport we sincerely appreciate your consideration of making a gift to support Newburyport's maritime history.
There are two ways to give.
1. Text NBPTCUSTOMHOUSE to 707070 and follow the prompts.
2. Visit giveto.thechmm.org and make a gift online.
Again, we greatly appreciate your support!
11/27/2022
As part of Museum Store Sunday, Ghlee Woodworth will be signing copies of her book from 1 - 4 pm today!
We will also have special discounts, raffle prizes, refreshments and more! Join us and support your local museum store.
11/24/2022
Have a great day everyone!
11/23/2022
The Maritime Tree is going to look awesome this year...if we get your life rings back! If your done decorating your life ring please return it to the museum store so we can start hanging them on the tree!
Thanks a bunch! Oh and if you don't have your life ring yet you can get one at buyalifering.com
11/23/2022
On Nov. 23, 1942, legislation was approved creating yet another arm of the U.S. Coast Guard, one that would pave the way for Coast Guard women of today - The U.S. Coast Guard Women's Reserve, also known as the SPARs.
#newburyport
11/22/2022
Thank you Newburyport Magazine for including us in your most recent issue! We look forward to seeing everyone on Friday, December 2nd at 5:30 pm for this year's tree lighting.
11/21/2022
Have you ever seen our Mulliken clock? Jonathan Mulliken (1746-1782) tall-case clock that is one of the gems of our museum’s collection.
Made here in Newburyport around the time of our War of Independence, it represents a fine example of American clockmaking from the period. Ticking mechanical timekeeping originated in Europe more than seven centuries ago, and until the 19th-century Industrial Revolution, clocks and watches were at the height of hand-crafted technological sophistication and complexity.
By the 18th-century when Jonathan worked at his bench, clockmaking was a respected craft that employed highly skilled artisans but also saw the beginnings of mass-production techniques that offered standard designs and parts to its practitioners.
11/18/2022
We're excited to have Ghlee Woodworth join us on Museum Store Sunday to sign copies of her new book!
She'll be in the museum store from 1 - 4 pm. This book makes a great gift for Newburyport History enthusiasts!
11/17/2022
In 2019 we had "Voices of Christmas Past," based on the nineteenth century writing of Sarah Emery, in the Moseley Gallery.
Should we do this again?!
11/16/2022
Kids love it.
Adults love it.
EVERYONE LOVES IT!
What is it? The Custom House Maritime Tree! It's back for it's 3rd year. December 2nd at 5:30 pm, we're looking forward to singing carols with the Newburyport Choral Society, turning on the lights, and lighting up the Newburyport Waterfront!
Please consider helping us fill the tree by purchasing a decorative life ring. You can purchase yours at buyalifering.com or in the museum store. We look forward to you being part of this annual holiday tradition!
11/14/2022
YEAT!
Adolphus Greely. Who was this fine Newburyporter you ask?
Find out here --> https://bit.ly/3AFJUB2
11/13/2022
Open till 4pm!
11/08/2022
You're invited!
Check out the details here --> https://bit.ly/WreathandWineNight
10/27/2022
Have you ever noticed this imprint on the 2nd floor?
Museum is open Thursday - Saturday from 10 - 5 and Sunday 12 - 5.
10/26/2022
These kind of days remind us of this beautiful wedding we had at the Custom House. Such a great evening and a great couple!
📸: GLENN LIVERMORE PHOTOGRAPHY
10/21/2022
to Pizza-palooza 2021 when Nick's Pizza of Newburyport took home the coveted Pizza LifeRing Award for best pizza in Newburyport!
Guess our dinner plans are made too!
10/17/2022
“He drove Wall-street before him just as in his earlier days he would have lashed a recalcitrant ox into obedience."
Read more about the interesting saga of Mr. Jacob Little here --> https://bit.ly/JacobLittle
10/14/2022
You know how many times we hear 'we've lived in Newburyport for 30 years and had no idea you were here!'
Well...come visit us...for free. That's right, all Newburyport residents get free entry to the musem.
Well...come visit us...for free. That's right, all Newburyport residents get free entry to the museum.
10/14/2022
Calling all witches and warlocks! Our Museum Store will be open tonight till 9 pm for Witches Night Out!
Never been into our store? What are you waiting for? We have, quite possibly, one of the best collections of locally made items (including items with Richard B Jones infamous paintings), nautical treasures and so much more.
Amuck amuck amuck ... quickly to the CHMM shop to explore!!
This weekend is going to be an extra special weekend in the Port, right ?!
10/13/2022
Custom House Maritime Museum presents, "Evening with Commander Billie Farrell" on October 7th, 2022
Last week's First Friday lecture was one of the best ever. Commander Billie Farrell, the first female commander of the USS Constitution, spoke.
Thanks to Newburyport Community Media Hub, you can now see it online. Better yet, be a member to enjoy these talks in person!
Join here: https://customhousemaritimemuseum.org/membership/
Watch here: https://youtu.be/ytVE5v0mcAI
Custom House Maritime Museum presents, "Evening with Commander Billie Farrell" on October 7th, 2022.Filmed by Colin CodyEdited by Randyll CollumProduced by S...
10/12/2022
Almost that time again!
Stay tuned...
10/10/2022
Members are the 🛟 of CHMM. We wouldn't be here without them. With our newly launched, Corporate Membership Program, we invite businesses to be part of history!
For more information visit --> https://bit.ly/CHMMBizMembership
10/09/2022
Have you visited the Legendary Newburyporters --> https://customhousemaritimemuseum.org/current-exhibit/
10/07/2022
10/07/2022
Custom House plaque to be unveiled
Thank you Newburyport Preservation Trust - https://bit.ly/CHMMPlaque
Join us on Friday, October 21st at noon for a short dedication of this important plaque.
NEWBURYPORT — The Custom House Maritime Museum will have a new feature on its 1835 building – a plaque honoring architect Robert Mills.
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Spain Brothers at the Custom House!
Great music! Great day!
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These Legendary Newburyporters are coming (back) to town! We could use your help. Consider being a citizen donor to make this incredible exhibit come to life. Sponsorships start at $50. More information here: https://bit.ly/3GzULiX #newburyport #newburyporthistory #nbpt #maritimehistory
Our Museum Gift Store is filled with wonderful items for all on your Holiday Shopping list! Nautical gifts, home goods, books, children's clothing, toys, and games, as well as great stocking stuffers. If you spend $25.00 at the store during Downtown Newburyport's "Invitation Nights" (Friday December 10th and 17th, 6:00 - 9:00 pm) you will receive an entry for our CHMM Gift Basket to be raffled off on Friday December 17th. The more you spend, the more entries you will receive! The gift basket is filled with over $100.00 worth of merchandise. Winner must be 21 years or older. #nbpt #newburyport #downtownnewburyport #shopnbpt #nauticalgiftshop #maritimehistory @newburyportvip @nbptchamber
Checkout this incredible view of the Maritime Tree! Still time to help us fill the tree! Visit the link in our bio (buyalifering.com) #repost @takeflightmediaservices ・・・ 🏘Support your community this holiday season!!! @customhousemaritimemuseum_nbpt #localbusiness #newburyport #dji #takeflightmediaservices
Maritime Tree Lighting 2021 -Custom House Maritime Museum!
Thank you @stoneridgeproperties! Looking forward to seeing you tonight for the tree lighting! #nbpt #newburyport
You just never know what you’re going to see at CHMM! Here till 4pm.
As many of you know, this past spring we lost Bill Harris. In this brief video Doug Muir, past chairperson of the Board of Directors of the Newburyport Maritime Society, offers words of tribute for William Harris. Bill Harris was a strong supporter and member of the Maritime Society, its Maritime Museum, and an open waterfront. Bill was a past board member of the Newburyport Maritime Society. Bill's tireless advocacy and legal acumen helped the Newburyport Waterfront become what it is today. His key contribution was the research and establishment of the "Wayes to the Water", and his vocal support for the establishment and ongoing support of the Museum.
Custom House Maritime Museum of Newburyport - Moseley Gallery Renovation Time Lapse(1)
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Was thrilled to work with the folks Custom House Maritime Museum Newburyport & CAtCH Events to support of their new event card display needs.
The majority of these pieces were designed & built from a sunken cache of oak discovered at Charlestown Navy Yard & dates from the earliest days of the US Navy to repair its wooden fleet.
The balance are 1881 mahogany from Victorian pump organ manufacturing in Worcester MA.
All have a unique & distinctive character and the grain and color of these antique woods are stunning.
Check them out in person when they are sprinkled throughout venues in the area.😉
The majority of these pieces were designed & built from a sunken cache of oak discovered at Charlestown Navy Yard & dates from the earliest days of the US Navy to repair its wooden fleet.
The balance are 1881 mahogany from Victorian pump organ manufacturing in Worcester MA.
All have a unique & distinctive character and the grain and color of these antique woods are stunning.
Check them out in person when they are sprinkled throughout venues in the area.😉
Jonathan Slusarz with the great photo of the Custom House Maritime Museum Newburyport's Maritime Tree!
Look at those beautiful 'sold' numbers. Right back to its strong ways right after the Thanksgiving dip.
Look at those beautiful 'sold' numbers. Right back to its strong ways right after the Thanksgiving dip.
Some great happenings going on this weekend in Newburyport!
Check out invitation nights (the first 3 Fridays in December), visit Santa's Workshop and check out the Maritime Tree lighting with a sing a long!
See blog link for event hours.
Greater Newburyport Chamber of Commerce
Custom House Maritime Museum Newburyport
Newburyport Choral Society
Check out invitation nights (the first 3 Fridays in December), visit Santa's Workshop and check out the Maritime Tree lighting with a sing a long!
See blog link for event hours.
Greater Newburyport Chamber of Commerce
Custom House Maritime Museum Newburyport
Newburyport Choral Society
It's Giving Tuesday and that means stepping up to support our local non-profits that enrich our local communities in so many ways!
Looking for a fun way to give? Consider purchasing a life ring for the third annual Maritime Tree brought to you by House Maritime Museum Newburyport!
Purchase your life ring at BuyALifeRing.com or at their Museum Store and add your decor! Then return it to the Museum and see it displayed on their iconic Maritime 🎄 Tree!
All proceeds benefit our mission to engage and inspire all with Newburyport’s unique maritime history by sharing and preserving the Custom House building and collections.
📸 Photo courtesy
Looking for a fun way to give? Consider purchasing a life ring for the third annual Maritime Tree brought to you by House Maritime Museum Newburyport!
Purchase your life ring at BuyALifeRing.com or at their Museum Store and add your decor! Then return it to the Museum and see it displayed on their iconic Maritime 🎄 Tree!
All proceeds benefit our mission to engage and inspire all with Newburyport’s unique maritime history by sharing and preserving the Custom House building and collections.
📸 Photo courtesy
Don't forget to support our local non-profits, like Custom House Maritime Museum Newburyport, this Giving Tuesday!
It's Museum Store Sunday!
More than 1,800 museum stores representing all 50 states and the District of Columbia, 24 countries, and five continents will celebrate Museum Store Sunday and offer unique gifts for the holiday season—with all purchases supporting its parent institution and the artisans and craftspeople who create many of the gifts found in museum stores.
We are thrilled to be a participating vendor in the Custom House Maritime Museum Newburyport annual holiday event happening today.
Support your local museum and shop local!
More than 1,800 museum stores representing all 50 states and the District of Columbia, 24 countries, and five continents will celebrate Museum Store Sunday and offer unique gifts for the holiday season—with all purchases supporting its parent institution and the artisans and craftspeople who create many of the gifts found in museum stores.
We are thrilled to be a participating vendor in the Custom House Maritime Museum Newburyport annual holiday event happening today.
Support your local museum and shop local!
It's time for the Maritime Tree Lighting and Sing Along in Newburyport!
Stone Ridge Properties is a proud supporter of the Custom House Maritime Museum Newburyport and we want to share with you one of our favorite holiday events - the Maritime Tree Lighting and Sing Along!
Get your life ring and get decorating today!
Click the link below for all the details!
https://stone-ridge-properties.findme.homes/posts/maritime-tree-lighting-and-sing-along-in-newburyport
Stone Ridge Properties is a proud supporter of the Custom House Maritime Museum Newburyport and we want to share with you one of our favorite holiday events - the Maritime Tree Lighting and Sing Along!
Get your life ring and get decorating today!
Click the link below for all the details!
https://stone-ridge-properties.findme.homes/posts/maritime-tree-lighting-and-sing-along-in-newburyport
Such a great time with good friends for a great place - can't wait to see the tree decorated at Custom House Maritime Museum Newburyport
What a great way to kick off the holiday season! We grabbed our glue guns, some ribbon, glitter and markers and had fun decorating our life rings for the Custom House Maritime Museum Newburyport tree!
Get your own life ring here:
https://customhousemaritimemuseum.ticketspice.com/maritime-tree-2022
Get your own life ring here:
https://customhousemaritimemuseum.ticketspice.com/maritime-tree-2022
Purchase tickets for Liz Frame and The Kickers on the Custom House Maritime Museum Newburyport Lawn, Sunday 8/21 at 4 pm.
https://www.newburyport.com/events-in-newburyport/
https://www.newburyport.com/events-in-newburyport/
Our friends over at the Custom House Maritime Museum Newburyport are showcasing our friends The Portermen this Sunday at 4 p.m.!
We'll be there to cheer them on and sing along - join us!
We'll be there to cheer them on and sing along - join us!
The Birthplace of the Coast Guard!
On Saturday, Newburyport, Massachusetts, was re-designated as a Coast Guard City during a ceremony at the Custom House Maritime Museum Newburyport.
Newburyport has a long history with the Coast Guard, dating back to the service’s inception and construction of the first active Revenue Cutter, USRC Massachusetts, in 1791. The city was designated as “The Birthplace of the Coast Guard” by presidential proclamation in 1965 and became the nation’s fourteenth Coast Guard City in 2011.
Today, Newburyport is home to U.S. Coast Guard Station Merrimack River, one of only nineteen designated surf stations nationwide.
U.S. Coast Guard U.S. Coast Guard Sector Boston Commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard Master Chief Petty Officer of the Coast Guard U.S. Coast Guard Atlantic Area Command
On Saturday, Newburyport, Massachusetts, was re-designated as a Coast Guard City during a ceremony at the Custom House Maritime Museum Newburyport.
Newburyport has a long history with the Coast Guard, dating back to the service’s inception and construction of the first active Revenue Cutter, USRC Massachusetts, in 1791. The city was designated as “The Birthplace of the Coast Guard” by presidential proclamation in 1965 and became the nation’s fourteenth Coast Guard City in 2011.
Today, Newburyport is home to U.S. Coast Guard Station Merrimack River, one of only nineteen designated surf stations nationwide.
U.S. Coast Guard U.S. Coast Guard Sector Boston Commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard Master Chief Petty Officer of the Coast Guard U.S. Coast Guard Atlantic Area Command
Congratulations to the City of Newburyport for their re-designation as a Coast Guard City!
During today’s celebration we also awarded BM1 Joseph Habel from U.S. Coast Guard Station Merrimack River with the RADM Rybacki award and recognized our local community heroes!
U.S. Coast Guard Station Merrimack River
Custom House Maritime Museum Newburyport
Go Coast Guard Boston
U.S. Coast Guard Northeast
During today’s celebration we also awarded BM1 Joseph Habel from U.S. Coast Guard Station Merrimack River with the RADM Rybacki award and recognized our local community heroes!
U.S. Coast Guard Station Merrimack River
Custom House Maritime Museum Newburyport
Go Coast Guard Boston
U.S. Coast Guard Northeast
Please join us in celebrating the City of Newburyport ‘s re-designation as a Coast Guard City, and the presentation of the RADM Rybacki Award, tomorrow, August 6th at the Custom House Maritime Museum Newburyport.
The RADM Richard Rybacki award is presented to the Station Merrimack River crew member that best exemplifies RADM Rybacki’s service to the Coast Guard and the First District, and displays a commitment to their fellow crew, the service, and the community. We will also be recognizing some outstanding heroes from the community.
We love our Coast Guard Cities!
U.S. Coast Guard Northeast
U.S. Coast Guard Station Merrimack River
The RADM Richard Rybacki award is presented to the Station Merrimack River crew member that best exemplifies RADM Rybacki’s service to the Coast Guard and the First District, and displays a commitment to their fellow crew, the service, and the community. We will also be recognizing some outstanding heroes from the community.
We love our Coast Guard Cities!
U.S. Coast Guard Northeast
U.S. Coast Guard Station Merrimack River
🏆Our GRAND PRIZE winners of the 2021 'History Mystery Chase', hosted by the Custom House Maritime Museum Newburyport, enjoyed a cocktail cruise today out on the 'Paire De Jacques' Catamaran! Our SRP team came in a close second-place!🏆