IPSWICH HISTORICAL SOCIETY

IPSWICH, MA

The Ipswich Historical Society is a non-profit organization in Ipswich, Massachusetts. Founded in 1896, the Society is dedicated to preserving, collecting and sharing the history and heritage of Ipswich, Massachusetts and its people. The Society’s collections are located in the Ipswich Museum, which is open to the public and contains an extensive collection of artifacts, documents and photographs related to the history and culture of the town.

The Society is also the custodian of the Ipswich Town Records, which date back to the town’s founding in 1634. The Society also oversees the preservation and maintenance of historic sites and buildings, such as the John Whipple House, one of the oldest surviving houses in the United States.

The Ipswich Historical Society also sponsors a variety of educational programs and events, such as the annual Ipswich History Symposium and the Ipswich Heritage Festival. The Society’s research library has over 8,000 volumes related to Ipswich’s history and culture, including family histories, local history books and records of land transactions. They also host an online store selling books, maps and other items related to Ipswich history.

The Ipswich Historical Society is a valuable resource for both local residents and visitors alike, providing an insight into the history and culture of the town. The Society is committed to preserving and sharing the history of Ipswich and its people.

IPSWICH HISTORICAL SOCIETY is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in IPSWICH MA. US MID #8402500619

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: New England (Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont). Total revenue from most recent IRS 990 Form: $ 159,188 from tax period 201212 (YYYYMM).

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• telephone: 9783562811
• website: http://www.ipswichmuseum.org/index.php

IPSWICH MUSEUM INC
54 S MAIN ST
IPSWICH
MA
01938-2322

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