Speaker: David Scudder The American Dream, in the words of historian James Truslow Adams, is a dream "of a better, richer and happier life for all citizens of every rank." He regarded it as "the greatest contribution we have as yet made to the thought and welfare of the world." While the American Dream has […]
George Sherwood, Ipswich based sculptor, will reveal his new pieces to be displayed at the Ipswich Museum's summer exhibit. Come be one of the first to see these works during our opening reception! The exhibit will be open Thursday-Saturday from 10-4 and Sunday from 1-4 through October.
David Grimes, composer, will talk about the creation of this 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 Increscents won […]
Speaker: Jennifer Hamlin Church Church will read excerpts from her new book and discuss the lively research that went into it .The book is a biography of two people who left Queen Victoria's England alone, as teens, 30 years apart, seeking unknown opportunity in America. Subtitled "The Sparkling Life of the Lupine Lady and the […]
Come by our annual yard sale and find one-of-a-kind treasures. Cash, cards, & checks are accepted.
Come by our annual yard sale and find one-of-a-kind treasures. Cash, cards, & checks are accepted.
As a kickoff to our town’s celebration of the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, you are cordially invited to gather at the Ipswich Museum at 6:00 pm on August 31 to begin our celebration of the 200th anniversary of Lafayette’s visit to Ipswich. Our own Nat Pulsifer will address the crowd regarding the significance and history […]
Eve and Sam Hamlin share details and their experiences as beekeepers along the marsh in Ipswich. They will give quick history of beekeeping over the years and talk about some of the challenges that all beekeepers face in today's changing climate. Members: Free | Non-members: $5
Featuring: Sheryl Faye, actor Back again by popular demand is Sheryl Faye and this year she has a new presentation: Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II. This will be terrific. Members: Free | Non-members: $10
Etay, Denise Cooper, Brian Young and other tribal members discuss their rich and honored heritage. The American Antiquarian Society, built on Nipmuc homelands is a repository for early Algonquian-language monographs, […]
October 23 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Recent research has revealed that Great House architect David Adler collaborated with his sister, famed designer Francis Elkins, for the interiors at […]
Mike DeRosa of DeRosa & Assoc. will discuss the Butterfly Meadow. 18th and 19th century maps for Ipswich reveal the property, located across from the Heard House, remained a rare […]