Henry Knox and the Noble Train of Artillery
Jonathan Lane presents: “The Resources of His Genius Supplied the Deficit of Means” — Henry Knox and the Noble Train of Artillery Join historian Jonathan Lane, Executive Director of Revolution 250, for a fascinating talk on one of the most remarkable stories of the American Revolution. 250 years ago, a 25-year-old Boston bookseller named Henry […]
MA’s Winter Olympians—Past and Present
Kat Cornetta presents: "Massachusetts' Winter Olympians—Past and Present" Join Kat Cornetta, a sports writer who covers Olympic sports, to look at influential Winter Olympians from the Commonwealth. The rich history of winter sports success in Massachusetts continues today with the team headed to February's games in Milan-Cortina. Afternoon Enrichment Series • Included with general museum […]
Wenham Soldiers of Color in the Revolution
Robert Corcoran presents: "Wenham Soldiers of Color in the Revolution" At the time of the Revolutionary War, Wenham had a population of about 700. Two hundred twenty-two men and boys fought on behalf of the town. Four of Wenham’s soldiers were men of color, three of whom were enslaved. In recognition of Black History Month […]
Freedom Suits and the Abolition of Slavery in MA
Afternoon Enrichment for Adults with Dr. Anna Suryani: "Freedom Suits and the Abolition of Slavery in Massachusetts in the 1780s" One of the earliest states to abolish slavery was Massachusetts, which prohibited the institution from 1783. This came about when two enslaved individuals, Elizabeth Freeman and Quock Walker, and their lawyers, were successful in challenging […]
Author Talk with Katherine Howe
Afternoon Enrichment for Adults: Author Talk with NYT bestselling author Katherine Howe Join New York Times bestselling author Katherine Howe for a lively conversation about her latest novel, A True Account: Hannah Masury’s Sojourn Amongst the Pyrates, Written by Herself. Blending historical research with page-turning adventure, the novel follows a young woman who disguises herself […]
The Underground Railroad in Essex County
Afternoon Enrichment for Adults: The underground railroad in essex county Join historian Gordon Harris for a fascinating look at the Underground Railroad in Essex County, MA. In the 19th century, a secret network helping those escaping slavery, known as the Underground Railroad, ran north along the coast from Boston through Lynn and Marblehead to Salem, […]
Barrence Whitfield & His All Star Band – SOLD OUT
A Wenham Museum Fundraiser with Barrence Whitfield and his All-Star Band Live at Wenham Museum Get ready for an unforgettable night of high-energy soul and rock with Boston music legend Barrence Whitfield. A longtime fixture of the Boston music scene and a Beverly resident, Whitfield is known for his electrifying performances and powerhouse voice, often compared to […]
Adult Lecture Series: Juneteenth
Join us for a thought-provoking lecture as part of Wenham Museums Adult Lecture Series! On Friday, June 26 at noon, the Wenham Museum welcomes Nicole McClain, founder of the North Shore Juneteenth Association, veteran, educator, community leader, and the first Black woman elected to public office in Lynn, for an engaging and thought-provoking conversation about […]
Adult Lecture Series: A Discussion on Patton with Paul J. Cancelliere
Paul J. Cancelliere, MAJ USA (Ret) served as an Infantry Officer from 1981 – 2004 in the 1-16th, 1St Infantry Division (FWD), Federal Republic of Germany, 2-34 and 3-7th Infantry, 24th Infantry Division, Fort Stewart, GA, the Combat Maneuver Training Center, 7th Army Training Command, Hohenfels, Germany, 2nd Brigade, 1st Armored Division, Baumholder, Germany, the […]
Adult Lecture Series: “Spinning Toward Revolution: Growing Flax & Processing Linen in New England, 1764-1775
Beginning in earnest in 1764, the importance of growing flax and processing linen in New England was one important element of revolutionary opposition to imported English textiles. Dr. Alexander will focus on women's role in this resistance using newspapers, spinning matches, and extant garments. Following the talk, join us for an opportunity to handle flax straw, comb […]
Adult Lecture Series: Laying their Hands to the Spindle: Women’s Spinning Protests, 1768-1770
Women, Spinning, and Resistance: Stacey Fraser In the years leading up to the American Revolution, New England women played an important role in resisting British policies through their everyday lives and work. On August 31, 1769, forty-five women in Lexington, Massachusetts, gathered for a spinning protest—one of more than sixty such demonstrations held throughout New […]
Afternoon Lecture Series: First Period Houses & Tour of the Claflin-Gerrish-Richards House
Have you ever wondered what is on the second floor of the Claflin-Gerrish-Richards House? Join us on Friday, October 16th, as Ipswich Town Historian, Gordon Harris, gives an introduction on First Period architecture on the North Shore. Following the introduction, we will walk through Wenham Museum's 1662 historic house to see these architectural features in […]
