The Town of Marblehead became the backdrop for history Thursday as Marines, local officials, and residents gathered at Fort Sewall to celebrate the 250th birthday of the United States Marine Corps.
The event marked the start of Marine Week Boston, a series of commemorations running Aug. 20-25 across Greater Boston. It combined traditional military ceremony with Marblehead’s deep Revolutionary War roots, reinforcing the community’s role in the nation’s founding and the Corps’ legacy.
The afternoon ceremony began with music by the Quantico Marine Band before the presentation of colors, the national anthem, and a dramatic flyover of F/A-18E/F Hornets.
