Rev War | Museum
Custom House Maritime Museum
25 Water Street
Newburyport, MA 01950
United States
Newburyport was an influential shipbuilding center in colonial New England. During the Revolutionary War, Patriot Colonel Benedict Arnold gathered men and supplies in Newburyport before setting sail for the Kennebec River on September 19, 1775 for his expedition to Quebec.
The Custom House Maritime Museum has multiple galleries that interpret the region’s maritime past. The Museum offers an audio tour online and conducts regular educational programs.
Featured Content
Arnold's Expedition to Quebec City | Sep 11 – Dec 31, 1775
Benedict Arnold’s Expedition to Quebec City was one of the most daring and punishing undertakings of the American Revolutionary War. Intended to...
The Troubled Trek North
In the fall of 1775, during the early months of the Revolutionary War — when his name was synonymous with daring exploits, not treason — Patriot...
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