Speaker: Carroll Perry taught economics at Philips Andover for the last 12 years of his career. Prior to that, he spent 25 years as an international banker with BankBoston. He has lived extensively in Latin America and Asia and, after college, he and his wife served in Brazil as Peace Corps volunteers. He will discuss […]
David Scudder has many years of investment management experience. In this talk he will discuss the relationship between democracy and capitalism. Capitalism, wisely managed, is the greatest economic engine of all time, provided it is checked by an equally wisely managed democracy. He will define what that crucial term “wisely managed” means, when it was […]
Directed by Nalani Fujiwara. Flight & Fantasy: Capitivating our "Younger" Audience is part of a concert series generously funded by the Ipswich Cultural Council. No admission charge.
Speaker: Roland Arguin, amateur archeologist will share and tell stories about his recent findings from different properties on the North Shore. Roland always gets permission before he does his search. This is a very popular talk.
In conjunction with the 2022 Trails and Sails events, the museum will offer a free walking tour with Scott Jewell on the history of the Port of Ipswich. No charge for event. Meet at the Heard House.
Sheryl Faye, actor - extraordinaire will star as Ruth Bader Ginsberg starting from early childhood and following her throughout her amazing career. Sheryl has an incredible way of getting the audience emotionally involved and her grasp of her craft is amazing. This is a wonderful way for students at all levels and ages to learn […]
Join Alan McMillan, retired railroad engineer as he takes us on a sentimental journey about both his work and love of railroads from a historic perspective. This is always great fun.
In this one hour talk, Dr. Charlotte Gordon tells the story of Bradstreet’s life and explains the importance of her poetry. As the first published poet from the New World, Bradstreet establishes a new “plaine style” of writing and was the first to articulate a new “American” identity for the British colonists. Charlotte is an […]
Instructor: David “Stoney” Stone Date: Saturday, November 5, 2022 Time: 9am-12pm (3 hours) Cost: $30 members $35 non-members Age: Adult (18+) Workshop Description: Spend a couple of hours on a Fall Saturday Morning advancing your skills and techniques in Digital Photography. We’ll start with a quick but important review of photography basics that everyone should know. We will then move […]
Susan Landy, textile specialist will talk about the history of Ipswich lace as a cottage industry. George Washington himself visited Ipswich in 1789 to support this craft. Susan will show examples of tools and lace from the collection. She will also do a demonstration.
Instructor: Amanda K. Hawkins Date: Saturday, November 12, 2022 Time: 9am-3pm (break 12-1pm) Cost: $110 Members / $125 non-Members (includes all materials, see list below) Workshop Description: Landscape, Color & Abstraction explores color, mark and […]