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. and operates spring through fall, with friendly volunteers providing abundant information, maps, and brochures,supported by Ipswich ReCreation and Culture, and the Essex National Heritage Area.
Historic Ipswich 