Evening Lecture Series- The Foods New Englanders Love

Ipswich Museum 54 South Main Street, Ipswich, MA, United States

The Foods New Englanders Love: The Story Behind Our Favorite Foods and Eating Traditions Joseph Carlin, Food Historian & Public Health Nutritionist, will give a brief history of established food companies and their origins here in the region: Prince Spaghetti Co., Ben & Jerry’s, Underwood Deviled Ham, Trappist Jellies and many, many, more. It promises […]

Evening Lecture Series- Dr. Quackensbush Skis the Headwall

Ipswich Museum 54 South Main Street, Ipswich, MA, United States

Join Tom Blake as he presents the misadventures of eccentric Dr, Eramus Quackenbush, African explorer, as he travels to see the Eastern Slope Region of New Hampshire’s White Mountains. Filmed […]

Evening Lecture Series- First Period Construction

Ipswich Museum 54 South Main Street, Ipswich, MA, United States

Gordon Harris, Ipswich's town historian, will present a virtual tour of the historic neighborhoods of Meeting House Green, High St, the East End, the South Green, and their well preserved […]

Evening Lecture Series- London Letters Home (1861-1865)

Ipswich Museum 54 South Main Street, Ipswich, MA, United States

Penelope Pelham West lives in Maine. Her exploration into her great grandfather’s life of which London Letters Home is the fruit, began when her cousin shared his cache of Gus […]

Evening Lecture Series- The History of Clamming in Ipswich

Ipswich Museum 54 South Main Street, Ipswich, MA, United States

Ipswich has always been known for its clams.  The salt marshes, mud flats and tidal estuaries contribute to its wonderful taste. Stephanie Gaskins, Dow Curator will do a lecture on […]

Evening Lecture Series- The Story of Argilla Farm

Ipswich Museum 54 South Main Street, Ipswich, MA, United States

Pege and John Verani have owned and occupied Argilla Farm since 1974. They will share their research and stories about the property.  Join them on this fascinating journey and come […]

Evening Lecture Series- The Fed, love it or hate it?

Ipswich Museum 54 South Main Street, Ipswich, MA, United States

Managing a modern economy is still full of mysteries.  Is the Fed playing a constructive role?  Why is it so controversial?  Carroll Perry will discuss important questions related to the […]

Evening Lecture Series- Ipswich in the American Revolution

Ipswich Museum 54 South Main Street, Ipswich, MA, United States

Join Scott Jewell, middle school technology engineering teacher, lover of history and board of trustee member who will do an enthusiastic talk and presentation on the role that Ipswich played […]

Evening Lecture Series: Contention in the Commons

Ipswich Museum 54 South Main Street, Ipswich, MA, United States

Speaker: Gordon Harris, Ipswich Town Historian In the commons, the early Massachusetts town adopted English institutions of land management that often predated their own experience in the mother country, reproducing […]

Evening Lecture Series: Schlitz on Mt. Washington and Ski America First

Ipswich Museum 54 South Main Street, Ipswich, MA, United States

Speaker: Tom Blake Blake presents Christopher Young's classic 1937 movie about the misadventures of the eccentric Dr. Wolfgang Schlitz on holiday at Mt. Washington, considered to be the first American […]