Bag Lunch Series – Railroads in Essex County
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Join Stephanie Gaskins, Dow curator as she shares her in-depth knowledge of Dow’s life and how his love of the town was captured in his images throughout his lifetime.
Come do some Holiday shopping at the museum's annual sale. Many unique antique and vintage goods, as well as handmade items. All proceeds benefit the museum.
Archives is a place people go to gather facts, data, evidence, letters, photographs and other primary sources. They are important in understanding history. Speaker: Maxwell Close, archivist, will explore and offer advice both to the amateur and serious academic. He will talk about understanding historical content, oral history, and preservation services. Come to ask questions […]
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 […]
This vessel possess national significance in commemorating the history of the United States of America. For 39 years it guided transoceanic shipping to and from the east coast ports, through some of the most treacherous shipping lanes in the world. Many famous vessels like the Queen Mary, Normandie and naval cargo vessels depended on her […]
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 […]
Speaker: David Grimes, composer will talk about the creation of this very important piece of work which chronicles the first 21 years of his life and the impact it had on his creative and personal development. David earned his Masters of Music at the University of Toronto and co-founded the Canadian Electronic Ensemble. His composition […]