After dropping my son off at camp over a week ago, I headed over to Marblehead for the afternoon. I left seriously doubting why we ever moved from Boston 20+ years ago. The flag says Don't Give Up the Ship. I'd say don't ever give up your property in this idyllic coastal village. Yes, I've spent many hours in the last week searching property listings...
My photo doesn't do the color of this door justice - it was arrestingly beautiful.
Boat mast as flag pole.
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Hmm -what does 'don't give up the ship' mean exactly? any idea?
From your photos I can see that Marblehead looks as beautiful as it did when my father lived there back in the 1970's. I wish that he had kept his home there, it would have been the perfect place for summer vacations.
"Don't Give Up the Ship" is an historical flag from the war of 1812. Marblehead is like Disneyworld for old-house lovers. You captured it beautifully.
“Don’t Give Up The Ship” were some of the last words of Captain James Lawrence as his frigate the USS Chesapeake was boarded by the British sailors of the HMS Shannon in 1813. His best friend was Commodore Oiver Hazard Perry who was about to go into action himself with a small fleet on Lake Erie. He had a blue flag made with the words “Don’t Give Up The Ship” and renamed his flagship to the USS Lawrence, for his fallen friend. What followed was one of the most famous battles in US Naval history and Perry would be victorious
An Urban Cottage and Jessie - Thank you for the descriptions. I also love the Don't Tread on Me flag. I almost wonder if this house has that displayed on the other side.
Michele, Boston is such a beautiful place. Would love to visit this place!
Beautiful images. Thank you for sharing.
Teresa
xoxo
Hi! So we decided on the Berkshires....not that far away..haha.
What a lovely place with such charming homes that are characteristic of true American style. We love the home sitting on the cliff near the water. Wouldn't it be great to walk down the to the water anytime you wanted. Angela and Renee
All the images are so pretty Michelle. The weather looked beautiful also!
Whoa! A town with color!
I love it!
I've never been to Marblehead- and it looks like we should go...
A coastal village with tons of appeal. The don't give up the ship flag made me smile!
xo Cathy
I've never been to Marblehead but everyone seems to love it. That second to last shot is incredible!!
Such All American style and charm!!!
We love the architecture in the town! Great pictures!!
Quite honestly, looks like a slice of heaven.
A welcoming place and so typically New England (in my mind). My sister lived here for many years. I miss visiting and I miss her.
So beautiful. It reminds me of Scituate Mass where I went this summer for the first time.
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