MA, USA
Jeremiah Lee Mansion
Historic House
A Georgian mansion built in 1768 for Colonel Jeremiah Lee, one of the wealthiest merchants in pre-Revolutionary Massachusetts. Lee was an active patriot who helped organize resistance to British policies. He died in 1775, reportedly from illness contracted while hiding outdoors to avoid British capture. The mansion retains original hand-painted wallpaper and period furnishings.
What Happened Here
Lee's wealth came from cod fishing and Atlantic trade. His mansion cost an estimated 10,000 pounds — an enormous sum at the time — and used mahogany imported from Honduras.
Visiting Today
Address
161 Washington Street, Marblehead, MA 01945
Hours
Jun-Oct, Tue-Sat 10am-4pm
Admission
$12 adults
Accessibility
First floor partially accessible; upper floors via stairs
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