The harbor of Marblehead, MA is one of the gems of the New England coast. This natural harbor is protected on three sides by the mainland, a virtual island called 'The Neck', and the causeway leading to the Neck. At the end of the neck you can find Chandler Hovey Park where Marblehead Light is found. One could say that Marblehead Light is an acquired taste is it's a very 'functional' lighthouse. No frills, extraneous cutesy houses, or classic whitewashed buildings. It's just a light on top of a tower with a frame to keep it from blowing over.
On the 4th of July I was privileged to be sitting at Fort Sewall during the fireworks when the moon began to rise behind the lighthouse. The dark red moon was quite a site with the lights around the harbor, boats, and fireworks. Of course what isn't shown in this picture is about 10 minutes later a crack of thunder signaled that a strong thunderstorm was moving across the North Shore resulting in a shortened fireworks show as we all ran for cover.
What else did people do on the 4th? Let me know what happened and share your pictures.
Other pictures from this years 4th of July in Marblehead can be found in the gallery on my website. Feel free to explore and comment. All pictures are for sale in a variety of different formats.
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