Candlelight Tour
Candlelight Tour of the Claflin-Gerrish-Richards House Step 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 […]
Amelia Earhart: Beyond the Skies
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. […]
Finding Mingo: Slavery’s Legacy
Finding Mingo: Slavery’s Legacy in a New England Town Dr. Elizabeth Matelski uncovers the history behind the legend of Robin Mingo, a formerly enslaved man whose name lives on at […]
The 18th-Century Coromandel Chest
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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, […]
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. […]
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 […]