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 abstraction through the lens of landscape painting. This workshop will briefly look at the traditional elements and principles of landscape painting, and use these tools […]

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.