This tour is led by local historian Gordon Harris, who shares the stories of our historic houses and the people who lived in them. The first part of the tour focuses on the fascinating history of the Meeting House Green area, accompanied by early photos. The walk takes us past many of the town's most… Continue reading Walking Tour of Historic Ipswich, Sunday, September 6, 2026
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Downtown Tuesdays, July – August, 2026
The 2026 Ipswich Downtown Tuesdays will again be hosted at the Take-out Terrace Truss & Stage on the Riverwalk Extension next to the Ipswich Mural. Admission is free! View and share on your phone. July 7: Orville Giddings Band July 14: Hilltown Hamhocks July 21: Chuck & The Players July 28: Clements Brothers August 4:… Continue reading Downtown Tuesdays, July – August, 2026
Ipswich Independence Day Walking and Bicycling Parade And Town Hall Field Day
Share this event with this QR code The Town of Ipswich July 4 Independence Day Parade on the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence will be a historic walking and bicycle event. We muster at 9:30 am at Winthrop School, to decorate bikes, trikes and wagons, and the one-mile parade begins promptly at 10:00… Continue reading Ipswich Independence Day Walking and Bicycling Parade And Town Hall Field Day
“Lincoln in New England” with author David J. Kent, Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at the Ipswich Public Library
On Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at 6:00 PM, the Ipswich Public Library will host author David J. Kent on his new book, Lincoln in New England: In Search of His Forgotten Tours. David J. Kent, an Ipswich native, is an award-winning Abraham Lincoln scholar, past President of the Lincoln Group of DC, and is a board… Continue reading “Lincoln in New England” with author David J. Kent, Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at the Ipswich Public Library
Lafayette returns to Ipswich
The Ipswich Museum was all set with tents, flags, banners, lights, and music to welcome General Lafayette at 6:00 pm on Saturday, August 31. The people of Ipswich gathered to celebrate and reenact the Marquis de Lafayette's visit to our town on August 31, 1824. In 1823, General Lafayette received an invitation from President James… Continue reading Lafayette returns to Ipswich
Honoring the Freeman family of Ipswich
Descendants of the enslaved Freeman family of Ipswich will gather at First Church in Ipswich for presentations and discussion, followed by the unveiling of historic plaques honoring the family and their son John Freeman, a black Revolutionary War soldier. The public is cordially invited. Light refreshments will be available.
Harvard Graduate School of Design Study for Downtown Ipswich
The Harvard graduate students divided into two groups, each developing a vision of how to revitalize downtown Ipswich and provide additional housing, business space, green space and parking.
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