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Ipswich Female Seminary Reexamined
The Ipswich Female Seminary was an early example of higher education for women. Led by Zilpah Grant and Mary Lyon in its early years, the curriculum included science, mathetmatics and interpretive reading. Students developed a clear vision that broadened their understanding of the increasingly complicated world. Graduates taught in diverse areas of the country and abroad. This research will...
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IM Celebrates Women’s Suffrag...
Ipswich Museum Celebrates 100 Years of Women’s Suffrage Join us throughout the New Year to celebrate the centennial anniversary of women’s right to vote in the USA. We’ll be hosting lectures, brown bag talks, live portrayals of historical figures, an exhibition on women’s education through the Female Seminary, suffrage themed art workshops, and more! Check our calendar...
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Ipswich Female Seminary
2020 will feature a number of events and an exhibition exploring in greater depth the Ipswich Female Seminary (1826-1876) and the lives of its principal, Zilpah Grant, and several students.
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Educational Programs at IM
Bringing History to Life in Ipswich Whether you are teaching about early colonial life, the American Revolution, Paleo-Indian settlements, 19th-20th century art, or anything in between, the Ipswich Museum can help enrich your lessons and excite your students. Utilizing hands-on and object-based learning we can work with your class to customize a museum visit or in-class presentation. Our...
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Ipswich Female Seminary Reexamined
The Ipswich Female Seminary was an early example of higher education for...

IM Celebrates Women’s Suffrag...
Ipswich Museum Celebrates 100 Years of Women’s Suffrage Join us...

Ipswich Female Seminary
2020 will feature a number of events and an exhibition exploring in greater...

Educational Programs at IM
Bringing History to Life in Ipswich Whether you are teaching about early...

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The Ipswich Museum was originally founded in 1890 as the Ipswich Historical Society. Today our collection reflects more than 100 years of preservation by these visionaries and we continue to honor the original mission of the Society.

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