Speaker: Ann Carrol, Director of the State’s Office of Water Resources, will summarize the latest thinking on droughts and flooding in New England and what is and can be done to prepare, manage and adapt. Ann is grateful to have grown up in Ipswich and has happy memories of playing in its rivers, ponds, marshes […]
We use these bridges every day but hardly give them a second thought as significant pieces of history. Join Scott Jewell for a walk around town and learn about the stories our bridges and dams can tell.
Celebrate Mother’s Day with the stories of how women have shaped the town. From the wrongfully enslaved Jenny Slew to the visionaries of the Ipswich Female Seminary, Stephanie Gaskins will guide you through Ipswich’s past from a new perspective. Mothers are free with a paying family member! Tickets $10 Members | $15 Non-Members | Mothers […]
Penelope Pelham West lives in Maine. Her exploration into her great grandfather’s life of which London Letters Home is the fruit, began when her cousin shared his cache of Gus […]
Are you new to Ipswich or in the dark about this town's long and rich history? This tour is designed as a crash course through Ipswich's past. Join Stephanie Gaskins […]
From hardline abolitionists to well-known slaveholders, Ipswich’s residents were long divided over the issue of slavery. By the time the Civil War broke out, many answered the call to fight […]
Paul Wegzin, teacher and local farmer will talk about farming and how it has changed over the years. The tulip and sunflower fields were his brainstorm. Paul comes from a […]
Ipswich has always been known for its clams. The salt marshes, mud flats and tidal estuaries contribute to its wonderful taste. Stephanie Gaskins, Dow Curator will do a lecture on […]
Visit the annual Ipswich Museum Yard Sale during Olde Ipswich Days from 9-1! Shop for fantastic treasures and support the museum in the process.In the afternoon, stick around for an […]
Ipswich is known for its discovery of early artifacts at Great Neck, along the riverbanks and the Bull Brook area. Erin Rice, our museum educator, will talk about the Bull […]
As part of the Trails & Sails event put together by Essex Heritage we are offering a 1 hour walking tour of Ipswich on the fascinating history of its former […]
Pege and John Verani have owned and occupied Argilla Farm since 1974. They will share their research and stories about the property. Join them on this fascinating journey and come […]