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SUMMARY:Afternoon Lecture Series: First Period Houses & Tour of the Claflin-Gerrish-Richards House
DESCRIPTION: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 person.   \n  \nGordon Harris\, the Ipswich town historian for the past dozen years\, maintains the Historic Ipswich website and is the coordinator for the Ipswich Visitor Center. Having spent much of his working career as a carpenter\, Gordon has a special interest in the First Period houses of Essex County constructed during the first century of English settlement\, which feature exposed post-and-beam framing with large chamfered summer beams\, massive central fireplaces\, and fine paneling. Houses constructed during the last quarter of the 17th century often featured post-medieval-style overhangs\, a short-lived fashion that gave way to the familiar Georgian style we often refer to as Colonial. Gordon also enjoys vegetable gardening\, cycling\, and hiking trails in and around Ipswich.  \nEvent for Adults | Included with general museum admission
URL:https://www.wenhammuseum.org/event/afternoon-lecture-series-first-period-houses-tour-of-the-claflin-gerrish-richards-house/
CATEGORIES:Adult Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260925T120000
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SUMMARY:Adult Lecture Series: Laying their Hands to the Spindle: Women’s Spinning Protests\, 1768-1770
DESCRIPTION:Women\, Spinning\, and Resistance: Stacey Fraser \nIn 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 England between 1768 and 1770. By spinning wool and linen yarn together\, these women demonstrated their ability to produce the textiles needed by their families while rejecting reliance on imported British goods. \nJoin Stacey Fraser for a fascinating look at how women used their social roles\, domestic skills\, and community networks to participate in the growing resistance to British rule. Discover how these seemingly everyday acts of spinning and boycotting became powerful forms of protest in the years leading up to the American Revolutionary War. \nAbout the Speaker:\nStacey Fraser is Assistant Curator at the Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library in Lexington\, Massachusetts. She recently curated an exhibition exploring Lexington’s role in the American Revolution and chaired the museum’s 50th anniversary committee. Stacey also serves on the advisory board of LexSeeHer\, a Lexington nonprofit dedicated to making women visible in history. Previously\, she served as Curator and Outreach Manager at Lexington History Museums and as Co-Director and Educator at the Ipswich Museum\, among other New England institutions. \nEntry Included with Museum Admission| September 25th | 12:00 PM | Adult Event
URL:https://www.wenhammuseum.org/event/laying-their-hands-to-the-spindle-womens-spinning-protests-1768-1770/
CATEGORIES:Adult Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260918T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260918T120000
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SUMMARY:Adult Lecture Series: “Spinning Toward Revolution: Growing Flax & Processing Linen in New England\, 1764-1775
DESCRIPTION: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 flax\, and examine 18th and 19th century linen survivors.  \nCelebrate #handsonhistory!  \nDr. Kimberly Alexander is on the faculty of the History Department at the   \nUniversity of New Hampshire\, where she is Director of Museum Studies and   \nSenior Lecturer. Alexander was a James Hayes Research Fellow for 2023-  \n2025\, awarded by the UNH Center for the Humanities for her Flax-to-Linen   \nProject. Before coming the UNH\, she held curatorial positions at several   \nNew England museums\, including the MIT Museum\, the Peabody Essex   \nMuseum and Strawbery Banke. Her most recent books are Treasures Afoot:   \nShoe Stories from the Georgian Era (Johns Hopkins University Press\, 2018)\,  \nwhich won an Honor Award from Historic New England in 2019 and  \nFashioning the New England Family (Massachusetts Historical Society\,   \n2021). 
URL:https://www.wenhammuseum.org/event/adult-lecture-series-spinning-toward-revolution-growing-flax-processing-linen-in-new-england-1764-1775/
CATEGORIES:Adult Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260731T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260731T130000
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SUMMARY:Adult Lecture Series: A Discussion on Patton with Paul J. Cancelliere
DESCRIPTION: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 173rd Infantry Brigade\, Southern European Task Force\, Vicenza\, Italy\, CENTCOM (US Central Command)\, and US Army Cadet Command. Paul is a former Veterans Service Officer. In the private sector\, he worked as a program lead with Perot Systems. \nPaul is the president of the Paul Revere Chapter\, and a board member of the Bay State Council affiliated with Military Officer’s Association of America (MOAA). He is a perpetual member of the Greater Boston Chapter of the Military Order of World Wars (MOWW). Paul served as the chair of the Town of Wakefield Veterans Advisory Board (2021 – 2026) offering veterans a powerful voice in their community. He is a board member of the Friends of Patton Homestead. \nPaul’s connection with Patton Homestead is through the late Joanne Holbrook Patton\, also a MOAA Life member. Their friendship inspired him to assist the late Carol Mori\, Patton Family Archivist\, to create public programs spotlighting veteran’s military career zeniths and sacrifices. The art of small group story telling enables veterans to reflect and share with the public an ability to overcome hardships and challenges faced while serving in the military. These are lessons to be shared with our local communities\, as well as in the corporate sector. These stories inspire others to thrive. \nPaul and his wife\, Catherine\, raised five children while serving on active duty. Together for over four decades they enjoy traveling spending time with their adult children and grandchildren.
URL:https://www.wenhammuseum.org/event/adult-lecture-series-a-discussion-on-patton-with-paul-j-cancelliere/
CATEGORIES:Adult Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260626T120000
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SUMMARY:Adult Lecture Series: Juneteenth
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a thought-provoking lecture as part of Wenham Museums Adult Lecture Series! \nOn 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\nconversation about the meaning\, history\, and continued importance of Juneteenth. \nRooted in service\, resilience\, and a deep love for her community\, Nicole’s journey has taken her from serving overseas in the U.S. Army National Guard to becoming\na small business owner\, youth advocate\, and leader dedicated to building stronger\, more connected communities across the North Shore. \nThrough storytelling\, history\, and reflection\, Nicole will explore the historical roots of the Juneteenth holiday\, the traditions and cultural practices connected to its celebration\, and why this holiday deserves recognition as a defining part of American history. Guests will also learn about the story behind the Black National Anthem\, Lift Every Voice and Sing\, and its lasting significance within Black American culture and the ongoing pursuit of freedom\, resilience\, and collective progress. \nThe presentation will also share the inspiring 10-year journey of the North Shore Juneteenth Association\, from its grassroots beginnings to becoming a driving\nforce for education\, cultural programming\, and community connection throughout the region. \nJoin us as we deepen our understanding of Juneteenth\, celebrate the power of community\, and honor the generations whose struggles and triumphs helped shape our nation.
URL:https://www.wenhammuseum.org/event/adult-lecture-series-juneteenth/
CATEGORIES:Adult Program,Community Events,Local History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T173000
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SUMMARY:Barrence Whitfield & His All Star Band - SOLD OUT
DESCRIPTION:A Wenham Museum Fundraiser with Barrence Whitfield and his All-Star Band\nLive at Wenham Museum\n \nGet ready for an unforgettable night of high-energy soul and rock with Boston music legend Barrence Whitfield. \nA longtime fixture of the Boston music scene and a Beverly resident\, Whitfield is known for his electrifying performances and powerhouse voice\, often compared to legends like Little Richard\, Solomon Burke\, and Wilson Pickett. He has shared the stage with artists including Tina Turner\, Robert Cray\, George Thorogood\, and Los Lobos\, and has earned seven Boston Music Awards. \nWhitfield will be joined by an all-star lineup: Seth Pappas (drums)\, Sal Baglio (guitar\, vocals)\, Jeff Giacomelli (saxophone)\, and Wolf Ginandes (bass). \nDetails\nDoors open: 5:30 p.m.\nConcert: 6–8 p.m. (with intermission)\nAfter the show\, guests are invited to explore the Museum’s galleries from 8-10 p.m.\nCash bar available \nAge 21+ \nJoin us for a memorable evening of live music in support of Wenham Museum. \nTickets for this show are sold out. \nEvery ticket purchased helps Wenham Museum inspire generations of children and families to learn\, play\, and discover. \nParking: Free public parking is available in the museum lot and adjacent upper lot\, with additional street parking nearby on Friend Court and across the street by the Tea House Playground. \n  \n\nWe are grateful to our sponsors for their generous support. \n  \n \n\n 
URL:https://www.wenhammuseum.org/event/barrence-whitfield-his-all-star-band/
CATEGORIES:Adult Program,Fundraiser
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260410T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260410T150000
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SUMMARY:The Underground Railroad in Essex County
DESCRIPTION:Afternoon Enrichment for Adults:\nThe underground railroad in essex county\n\nJoin historian Gordon Harris for a fascinating look at the Underground Railroad in Essex County\, MA. \nIn 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\, where it split into three trails: One through Danvers\, Andover\, Lawrence\, and across the New Hampshire line; another by way of Danvers\, Georgetown\, and Haverhill. The third route went through Beverly\, where Dr. Ingalls Kittredge tirelessly managed the transportation of fugitives. \nFrom Beverly\, the freedom seekers were transported to the zealous anti-slavery workers in Ipswich\, continuing to Newbury\, Newburyport\, West Newbury\, and Amesbury\, and then escorted into New Hampshire. \nFrom 1831 to 1865\, William Lloyd Garrison published The Liberator\, which was dedicated to the immediate abolition of slavery. A native of Newburyport\, he founded the influential American Anti-Slavery Society in 1833. Men’s and women’s anti-slavery societies formed in many of the towns of the North Shore\, a hotbed of the anti-slavery movement. \nAfternoon Enrichment Series • Included with general museum admission • Ages: Adults • Registration not required \nAbout Gordon Harris:\nGordon Harris grew up in Mississippi and has lived in Massachusetts since graduating from Millsaps College in 1971. In Ipswich\, he is the Town Historian\, the coordinator of the Ipswich Visitor Center\, a member of the Ipswich Historical Society\, and is a former chair of the Ipswich Historical Commission. His websites\, Historic Ipswich and Historic Massachusetts\, are viewed by several hundred thousand visitors to the sites each year. \n\n 
URL:https://www.wenhammuseum.org/event/the-underground-railroad-in-essex-county/
CATEGORIES:Adult Program,Local History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T150000
DTSTAMP:20260304T170033Z
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SUMMARY:Author Talk with Katherine Howe
DESCRIPTION:Afternoon Enrichment for Adults: Author Talk with NYT bestselling author Katherine Howe\n\nJoin 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 as a cabin boy and joins a pirate crew in search of freedom and fortune during the Golden Age of Piracy. Howe will discuss the history behind the story and the art of bringing the past to life through fiction. \nAbout the Book:\nFrom New York Times bestselling author Katherine Howe comes a daring first-hand account of one young woman’s unbelievable adventure as one of the most terrifying sea rovers of all time. \nIn Boston\, as the Golden Age of Piracy comes to a bloody close\, Hannah Masury – bound out to service at a waterfront inn since childhood – is ready to take her life into her own hands. When a man is hanged for piracy in the town square and whispers of a treasure in the Caribbean spread\, Hannah is forced to flee for her life\, disguising herself as a cabin boy in the pitiless crew of the notorious pirate Edward “Ned” Low. To earn the freedom to choose a path for herself\, Hannah must hunt down the treasure and change the tides. \nMeanwhile\, professor Marian Beresford pieces Hannah’s story together in 1930\, seeing her own lack of freedom reflected back at her as she watches Hannah’s transformation. At the center of Hannah Masury’s account\, however\, lies a centuries-old mystery that Marian is determined to solve\, just as Hannah may have been determined to take it to her grave. \nA True Account tells the unforgettable story of two women in different worlds\, both shattering the rules of their own society and daring to risk everything to go out on their own account. \nAbout Katherine Howe:\nKatherine Howe is a New York Times bestselling and award-winning historian and novelist. She is the author of several novels for adults and young adults\, has edited two volumes of primary sources for Penguin Classics\, and is the co-author with Anderson Cooper of the #1 New York Times bestselling books VANDERBILT and ASTOR.  \nKatherine has appeared on “Good Morning America\,” “CBS This Morning\,” NPR’s “Weekend Edition\,” the BBC\, the History Channel\, Smithsonian TV\, the Travel Channel\, and she hosted “Salem: Unmasking the Devil” for National Geographic. Her fiction has been translated into over twenty languages. She holds a BA in art history and philosophy from Columbia and an MA in American and New England studies from Boston University. A native Houstonian and avid sailor\, she lives in New England with her family\, where she is at work on her next book. (Headshot credit: Beowulf Sheehan) \n Afternoon Enrichment Series • Included with general museum admission • Ages: Adults • Registration not required
URL:https://www.wenhammuseum.org/event/author-talk-with-katherine-howe/
CATEGORIES:Adult Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260304T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260304T150000
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SUMMARY:Freedom Suits and the Abolition of Slavery in MA
DESCRIPTION:Afternoon Enrichment for Adults with Dr. Anna Suryani:\n“Freedom Suits and the Abolition of Slavery in Massachusetts in the 1780s” \nOne 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 their enslavement before the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court\, based on the 1780 Massachusetts Constitution\, which promised “unalienable rights” and “liberty” to all. These lawsuits also built on earlier freedom suits in Massachusetts\, including twenty-one filed in Essex County alone between 1765 and 1783. \nAbout Dr. Anna Suryani: Dr. Suranyi is a Professor of History at Endicott College. Her research interests lie in the history of the Atlantic world\, focusing on the culture of ordinary people during the early modern period (1450-1789). Her current research investigates the lives of indentured servants in the seventeenth-century British colonies.  \n\n\nAfternoon Enrichment Series • Included with general museum admission • Ages: Adults • Registration not required
URL:https://www.wenhammuseum.org/event/freedom-suits-and-the-abolition-of-slavery-in-massachusetts/
CATEGORIES:Adult Program,Local History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260206T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260206T150000
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SUMMARY:Wenham Soldiers of Color in the Revolution
DESCRIPTION:Robert Corcoran presents: “Wenham Soldiers of Color in the Revolution” \nAt 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 and the 250th anniversary of the Revolutionary War\, it is time to celebrate the men who fought for this country’s independence. Local historian Robert Corcoran will talk about Wenham’s history of slavery and will focus on the four Wenham men of color who fought in the Revolution. \nAbout Robert Corcoran: Robert Corcoran is the author of several books on Wenham’s history. He is clerk and co-historian at First Church in Wenham (Congregational) and a former vice-chair of the Wenham Historic District Commission. His West Wenham house was the workplace-residence of an enslaved man named Pompey\, as well as the residence of three Revolutionary War veterans. \n\nAfternoon Enrichment Series • Included with general museum admission • Ages: Adults • Registration not required
URL:https://www.wenhammuseum.org/event/wenham-soldiers-of-color-in-the-revolution/
CATEGORIES:Adult Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260121T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260121T150000
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SUMMARY:MA's Winter Olympians—Past and Present
DESCRIPTION:Kat Cornetta presents: “Massachusetts’ Winter Olympians—Past and Present” \nJoin 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. \nAfternoon Enrichment Series • Included with general museum admission • Ages: Adults • Registration not required
URL:https://www.wenhammuseum.org/event/massachusetts-winter-olympians-past-and-present/
CATEGORIES:Adult Program,Local History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251219T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251219T150000
DTSTAMP:20251126T132109Z
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SUMMARY:Henry Knox and the Noble Train of Artillery
DESCRIPTION:Jonathan Lane presents: “The Resources of His Genius Supplied the Deficit of Means” — Henry Knox and the Noble Train of Artillery \nJoin historian Jonathan Lane\, Executive Director of Revolution 250\, for a fascinating talk on one of the most remarkable stories of the American Revolution. \n250 years ago\, a 25-year-old Boston bookseller named Henry Knox undertook one of the most extraordinary feats of the American Revolution. Tasked by General George Washington with retrieving artillery from the recently captured Fort Ticonderoga\, Knox set out across the winter wilderness of New York and New England to transport more than 60 tons of heavy cannon\, mortars\, and shot to the siege lines surrounding Boston. Using over 150 teams of horses and oxen\, Knox and his men dragged the guns across frozen lakes\, snow-choked mountains\, and half-frozen rivers. His “Noble Train of Artillery” not only demonstrated the ingenuity and resolve of the young Continental Army\, but also provided the means by which Washington forced the British evacuation of Boston—an achievement born from courage\, intellect\, and sheer determination. \nAfternoon Enrichment Series • Included with general museum admission • Ages: Adults • Registration not required \nAbout Jonathan Lane: Jonathan Lane\, Executive Director of Revolution 250 has more than 30 years’ experience in public history\, tourism and cultural programming. Revolution 250 is a consortium of more than 70 organizations across the Commonwealth\, working together on the commemoration of the 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution. While his employment has led him to many leading institutions\, including Plimoth-Patuxet\, the American Antiquarian Society\, Berklee College of Music and the Massachusetts Historical Society\, his historical studies have taken him to libraries and archives throughout the U.S. and United Kingdom. He is the author of a monograph on songs for British Soldiers in the 18th century\, and is the editor of From the Potomac to the Etowah\, the Civil War Correspondence of Alonzo Hall Quint. Mr. Lane was awarded the “Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism Revolutionary Achievement Award” from Massachusetts Governor Maura Healy in March of 2024. Jonathan is a member of the Society of the Cincinnati\, the Sons of the American Revolution\, the Colonial Society of Massachusetts and the Alden Kindred of America.
URL:https://www.wenhammuseum.org/event/henry-knox-and-the-noble-train-of-artillery/
CATEGORIES:Adult Program,Local History,Military History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251205T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251205T150000
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SUMMARY:The 18th-Century Coromandel Chest
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a fascinating look at one of the Claflin-Gerrish-Richards House’s most exquisite treasures — an 18th-century Coromandel chest located on the home’s second floor. Speaker Emily Pearce\, Executive Director of Schooner Adventure in Gloucester\, MA\, will explore the artistry\, history\, and global craftsmanship behind this remarkable piece of lacquerwork furniture. \nFollowing the talk\, attendees are invited upstairs for a special viewing of the Coromandel Chest — a rare opportunity to see this intricate masterpiece up close. \nAfternoon Enrichment Series for Adults • Included with general museum admission • Registration not required \nAccessibility note: The second floor of the Claflin-Gerrish-Richards House can only be reached by stairs and is not wheelchair accessible.
URL:https://www.wenhammuseum.org/event/the-18th-century-coromandel-chest/
CATEGORIES:Adult Program,Local History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251119T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251119T150000
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SUMMARY:Finding Mingo: Slavery’s Legacy
DESCRIPTION:Finding Mingo: Slavery’s Legacy in a New England Town\nDr. Elizabeth Matelski uncovers the history behind the legend of Robin Mingo\, a formerly enslaved man whose name lives on at a popular Beverly beach. Drawing on local archives and centuries of mythmaking\, this talk explores how the story of Mingo reveals New England’s hidden ties to slavery\, freedom\, and racial memory. \nRather than a tale of shame or obscurity\, Mingo’s life offers a powerful testament to resilience\, belonging\, and the need to confront the past in the very landscapes we inhabit today. \nDon’t miss this fascinating talk—perfect for history lovers! \nIncluded with general museum admission • Ages: Adults • Registration not required \nAbout Dr. Elizabeth Matelski:\nElizabeth Matelski\, PhD\, is Distinguished Professor of History at Endicott College in Beverly\, Massachusetts where she teaches classes on race\, gender\, and sexuality in American history. Matelski received her AB from Ripon College and her PhD from Loyola University Chicago. In addition to teaching American history\, she also created Endicott’s Public History concentration. Matelski is a past director of two NEH summer institutes about the Salem Witch Trials. Her current research is centered on Robin Mingo\, a formerly enslaved Black man who lived in Beverly in the 1700s.
URL:https://www.wenhammuseum.org/event/finding-mingo-slaverys-legacy-in-a-new-england-town/
CATEGORIES:Adult Program,Local History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251112T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251112T150000
DTSTAMP:20251010T134248Z
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SUMMARY:Amelia Earhart: Beyond the Skies
DESCRIPTION:Most people know Amelia Earhart as the trailblazing pilot who vanished over the Pacific in 1937 — her plane still missing to this day. In this program for adults\, Dr. Margie Arnold explores Earhart’s remarkable life beyond aviation\, from her work as a Boston social worker and engagement to a Marblehead man\, to her advocacy for women’s rights and her ventures into fashion and design. Join us to discover how Amelia Earhart’s determination and vision helped her defy expectations and inspire generations to dream boldly. \nDon’t miss this fascinating talk—perfect for history lovers! \nAfternoon Enrichment Series • Included with general museum admission • Ages: Adults • Registration not required \nAbout Dr. Margie Arnold:\nDr. Margie Arnold has retired from a thirty-year career in higher education as a faculty member and as an academic administrator. Margie has published two textbooks\, published over twenty articles and delivered over one hundred professional presentations during her time in higher education. \nMargie has been a longtime advocate for Amelia Earhart’s life and legacy and gives complimentary talks about the famous aviator. Last year\, she led a community project to re-dedicate a plaque in honor of Amelia Earhart in Medford\, MA. She has been interviewed on the national podcast “Chasing Earhart” which reaches over 10\,000 listeners\, and earlier this year served as the keynote speaker at the Amelia Earhart Scholarship Luncheon for the New England Ninety-Nines. Most recently she presented at the Amelia Earhart Birthplace Museum in Atchison\, KS and at the International Women’s Pilot’s Museum in Oklahoma City\, OK.
URL:https://www.wenhammuseum.org/event/amelia-earhart-beyond-the-skies/
CATEGORIES:Adult Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251105T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251105T170000
DTSTAMP:20250917T151706Z
CREATED:20250917T151610Z
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SUMMARY:Candlelight Tour
DESCRIPTION:Candlelight Tour of the Claflin-Gerrish-Richards House \nStep back in time as you explore one of the nation’s earliest homes by the flickering glow of candlelight. On this 30-minute guided tour of the 17th-century Claflin-Gerrish-Richards House\, you’ll hear stories of yesterday—some curious\, some mysterious—as you explore the rooms where generations once lived. For these special evenings\, the upstairs—rarely opened to visitors—will creak open its doors. \nWhile the shadows may be spooky enough to spark the imagination\, this experience is designed for all ages to enjoy. \nWednesday\, October 1 and Wednesday\, November 5 at 4:30 PM\nTickets: $5 per person │Pre-registration not required \nThis event is part of First Wednesdays at Wenham Museum\, with extended hours and free admission after 4 PM. Learn more >>
URL:https://www.wenhammuseum.org/event/candlelight-tour/2025-11-05/
CATEGORIES:Adult Program,Children & Families,Local History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251010T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251010T150000
DTSTAMP:20251010T134556Z
CREATED:20250924T164323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T134556Z
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SUMMARY:Railroads and Gloucester’s Fishing Industry
DESCRIPTION:We’re kicking off a new Afternoon Enrichment series for adults with historian Paul Romary\, who brings Gloucester’s 19th-century fishing story to life in surprising ways. His talk uncovers the overlooked role of the railroad in turning Gloucester into a world-renowned fishing port after the Civil War. \nWhile most accounts focus on fishermen at sea\, Romary dives into the hidden supply chains and rapid transport that carried tons of fish to market—and transformed the industry forever. \nIncluded with general museum admission • Ages: Adults • Registration not required \nAbout Paul Romary: Paul Romary volunteers at the CAM Archives and Library\, helps maintain and sail the Schooner Adventure\, and serves on the board of Backyard Growers. After careers in journalism\, financial management\, and hospital administration\, he picked up piano tuning and repair to care for “underserved” pianos at nonprofits and churches. Paul lives in downtown Gloucester with his husband\, Rev. Douglas Vooys.
URL:https://www.wenhammuseum.org/event/railroads-and-gloucesters-fishing-industry/
CATEGORIES:Adult Program,Local History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251001T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251001T170000
DTSTAMP:20250917T151706Z
CREATED:20250917T151610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250917T151706Z
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SUMMARY:Candlelight Tour
DESCRIPTION:Candlelight Tour of the Claflin-Gerrish-Richards House \nStep back in time as you explore one of the nation’s earliest homes by the flickering glow of candlelight. On this 30-minute guided tour of the 17th-century Claflin-Gerrish-Richards House\, you’ll hear stories of yesterday—some curious\, some mysterious—as you explore the rooms where generations once lived. For these special evenings\, the upstairs—rarely opened to visitors—will creak open its doors. \nWhile the shadows may be spooky enough to spark the imagination\, this experience is designed for all ages to enjoy. \nWednesday\, October 1 and Wednesday\, November 5 at 4:30 PM\nTickets: $5 per person │Pre-registration not required \nThis event is part of First Wednesdays at Wenham Museum\, with extended hours and free admission after 4 PM. Learn more >>
URL:https://www.wenhammuseum.org/event/candlelight-tour/2025-10-01/
CATEGORIES:Adult Program,Children & Families,Local History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250917T111706
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250917T111706
DTSTAMP:20250917T151706Z
CREATED:20250917T151610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250917T151706Z
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SUMMARY:Candlelight Tour
DESCRIPTION:Candlelight Tour of the Claflin-Gerrish-Richards House \nStep back in time as you explore one of the nation’s earliest homes by the flickering glow of candlelight. On this 30-minute guided tour of the 17th-century Claflin-Gerrish-Richards House\, you’ll hear stories of yesterday—some curious\, some mysterious—as you explore the rooms where generations once lived. For these special evenings\, the upstairs—rarely opened to visitors—will creak open its doors. \nWhile the shadows may be spooky enough to spark the imagination\, this experience is designed for all ages to enjoy. \nWednesday\, October 1 and Wednesday\, November 5 at 4:30 PM\nTickets: $5 per person │Pre-registration not required \nThis event is part of First Wednesdays at Wenham Museum\, with extended hours and free admission after 4 PM. Learn more >>
URL:https://www.wenhammuseum.org/event/candlelight-tour/2025-09-17/
CATEGORIES:Adult Program,Children & Families,Local History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250903T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250903T180000
DTSTAMP:20250822T135602Z
CREATED:20250821T173316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250822T135602Z
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SUMMARY:Mahjong for Beginners
DESCRIPTION:Ready to roll the tiles? Join Buckle Venable from the Massachusetts Riichi Society for this beginner class for adults and you can start playing with confidence! Learn the basics\, pick up simple strategies\, and have a blast in a relaxed\, friendly setting. No experience needed—just bring your curiosity and enthusiasm! \nRegistration not required | Free to participate \nPlease note this class is for adults only—kids are welcome in the museum but must be supervised by a caregiver.
URL:https://www.wenhammuseum.org/event/mahjong-for-beginners/
CATEGORIES:Adult Program
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