Annual Meeting
Ipswich Museum 54 South Main Street, Ipswich, MA, United StatesJoin us for a social gathering at 6:30 followed by our annual meeting at 7:00!
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Grandma’s Attic & Holiday Boutique
Ipswich Museum 54 South Main Street, Ipswich, MA, United StatesCome shop our annual holiday sale and find unique treasures for yourself or loved ones this holiday season!
Husifs & Notions: A tisket, a tasket, check out the IM’s sewing basket!
Ipswich Museum 54 South Main Street, Ipswich, MA, United StatesJoin curator Katherine Chaison and Textile Specialist Susan Landry for an exclusive exploration of 200 years of sewing baskets and boxes from the Museum's collection. From humble handmade pieces to exquisite ornate designs, this is a must-see for anyone passionate about the art of crafting! Members: Free | Non-members: $5
This is not Your Parents’ Solar System
Ipswich Museum 54 South Main Street, Ipswich, MA, United StatesSpeaker Scott Jewell, educator, will talk about the golden years of space exploration. Our understanding of the solar system has changed so much in the last twenty years. Come spend an evening learning about our current understanding of the inner and outer planets, the Kulper Belt, the Oort cloud, and all the other interesting objects […]
Spark’s Tavern
Ipswich Museum 54 South Main Street, Ipswich, MA, United StatesGordon Harris, town historian, will talk about the importance of Spark's Tavern and its role serving as a not only a watering hole but an inn, court house, and town meeting place. Ipswich did not have a town hall in the 17th century, but two very important events took place at Spark's Tavern. It was […]
Ski America First (Documentary)
Ipswich Museum 54 South Main Street, Ipswich, MA, United StatesJoin us for an exciting presentation by speaker Tom Blake as he showcases part two of the documentary, Ski America First, filmed by Sydney Shurcliffe. According to the Park Service […]
Sharing Ipswich Stories
Ipswich Museum 54 South Main Street, Ipswich, MA, United StatesJoin Stephanie Gaskins, Dow Curator and President of the Ipswich Museum, as she invites local residents to share thoughts about meaningful events that affected their lives and helps make Ipswich […]
The New England Tavern: More than a Drinking Place
Ipswich Museum 54 South Main Street, Ipswich, MA, United StatesJoin us for an engaging talk by Joe Carlin, Food Historian and Public Health Nutritionist, as he delves into the rich history of taverns as vital social hubs in American life. Explore the evolution of tavern culture from the early days of the Republic, where these establishments served as gathering places for community, commerce, and […]
The Birth of the Ipswich Arts Association
Ipswich Museum 54 South Main Street, Ipswich, MA, United StatesThe mission of the Ipswich Art Association is to empower, promote, and advocate for all creative and performing arts and artists in Ipswich. Cynthia August, artist, will discuss how the newly formed Ipswich Arts Association was born and its connection to our community.
Tea, Porcelain, and Opium
Ipswich Museum 54 South Main Street, Ipswich, MA, United StatesIn the wake of the American Revolution, North Shore merchants dispatched sailing ships to the Far East, racing to bring back tea, silk, pepper, and porcelain. By 1800, their ventures […]
Newly Discovered Artifacts
Ipswich Museum 54 South Main Street, Ipswich, MA, United StatesSpeaker Roland Arguin, amateur archeologist, is back to share his treasures and tell stories about his recent findings from different properties on the North Shore. Join us for a fun […]
The Revolutionary War Letters of Joseph Hodgkins & Sarah Perkins Hodgkins
Ipswich Museum 54 South Main Street, Ipswich, MA, United StatesJoin Gordon Harris, town historian, as he shares the poignant letters of Lieutenant Joseph Hodgkins, written in 1775 from the battlefronts of Boston and Bunker Hill to his beloved wife, […]