Gordon 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 […]
Join 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 Bulletin of 1938, superintendents of Mount Rainier and Yosemite were bracing for a surge of skiers, thanks to the stunning all-natural color film, which skiing […]
Join 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 a special place. Members: Free | Non-members: $5
Join 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 […]
The 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.
In 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 […]
Speaker 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 and interesting talk! Members: Free | Non-members: $5
Join 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, […]
Join us for an enlightening presentation by Jim Berry, Ornithologist, as he unveils his updated edition of Charles Wendell Townsend's The Birds of Essex County. This comprehensive two-volume set catalogs […]