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Did You Know?

Chelsea is a city that is rich in history and culture. Since our earliest days, it has been a place where people from all walks of life have come together to create a vibrant and diverse community. Whether you are interested in exploring our city's past or experiencing its present, there is something here for everyone. We invite you to join us on a journey through our stories and see traditions that make Chelsea, Chelsea.

See our collection of Did You Know fun facts related to Chelsea's rich history.

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Did You Know?

Aug 31, 2024

American Revolutionary General Marquis de Lafayette visited Chelsea on August 31, 1824.

A Historic Chelsea Moment Recaptured 200 years later

American Revolutionary General Marquis de Lafayette visited Chelsea on August 31, 1824.

Jun 5, 2024

Louis Brandeis’ nomination to the United States Supreme Court by President Woodrow Wilson was met with strong opposition.

The New York Times  reported that US Senators were “disturbed” by Brandeis' “radical” support for labor unions and equal rights for all, and opposed seating a Jew on the Supreme Court (January 29, 1916).

Louis Brandeis’ nomination to the United States Supreme Court by President Woodrow Wilson was met with strong opposition.

Jun 5, 2024

Louis Brandeis was a guest speaker at Chelsea's Young Men's Hebrew Association?

YMHA was a beloved cultural, social, athletic, and community service institution in Chelsea from 1903 until the late 1980’s, serving Chelsea children, families, and seniors for decades, regardless of religion, race, or ethnicity.

Louis Brandeis was a guest speaker at Chelsea's Young Men's Hebrew Association?

Jun 5, 2024

Louis B. Mayer of Metro Goldwyn Mayer, was a Chelsea Resident?

Mayer moved to New York and opened a talent agency; and in 1924, Louis B. Mayer merged his business with others and began Metro Golden Mayer, becoming a respected and feared Hollywood mogul.

Louis B. Mayer of Metro Goldwyn Mayer, was a Chelsea Resident?

Apr 18, 2024

The site of Eastern Minerals was the home to the United States Lighthouse Service?

The three homes directly across the street from Eastern Mineral were homes to Sea Captains.  As with many shoreline areas, this part of the Chelsea waterfront was originally the site of shipbuilding, and lumber and coal yards.

The site of Eastern Minerals was the home to the United States Lighthouse Service?
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