Resistance to taxation without representation in 1687 earned Ipswich, Massachusetts, the title “Birthplace of American Independence.” The town boasts the nation’s largest collection of remaining 17th-century houses, and over half of its land is designated as open space, including beautiful Crane Beach.
Ipswich Visitor Center
The Ipswich Visitor Center in the 1820 Hall-Haskell House at 36 S. Main St. operates seven days a week from Memorial Day weekend until Indigenous Peoples Day. Friendly volunteers provide abundant information, maps, and brochures, supported by the Essex National Heritage Area and Ipswich ReCreation and Culture. The Hall-Haskell House Gallery showcases local & regional artists, changing weekly from June – October.
Historic Ipswich 