Patton Family Archives Tours
The Patton Family Archives chronicle the life and legacy of one of America’s premier military families who resided here on Boston’s North Shore. The Archives are also an untapped, unparalleled resource regarding the service and sacrifice of Maj. Gen. Patton and his troops during the Korean and Vietnam Wars and that of his wife, Joanne […]
Behind-the-Scenes Collection Tour
What is a museum collection? How does it work? Who cares for it, and where does it live? Learn the answers to these questions and more in a behind-the-scenes tour of the Wenham Museum's collections storage spaces. The museum's Collections Manager, Samantha Grantham, will lead visitors into the storage spaces where 45,000 items in the […]
Our War in Iraq: The Perspective of Two Paratroopers
Join us as we welcome two “Blue Falcon” paratroopers from the North Shore, Richard Barbato and Isaac Pike, and hear their perspectives on the Iraq War. Through first-person accounts and personal photos, we will follow their journey from Kuwait to the Baghdad International Airport and the Battle of As Samawah. Theirs is a riveting story […]
Patton Family Archives Tours
The Patton Family Archives chronicle the life and legacy of one of America’s premier military families who resided here on Boston’s North Shore. The Archives are also an untapped, unparalleled resource regarding the service and sacrifice of Maj. Gen. Patton and his troops during the Korean and Vietnam Wars and that of his wife, Joanne […]
Behind-the-Scenes Collection Tour
What is a museum collection? How does it work? Who cares for it, and where does it live? Learn the answers to these questions and more in a behind-the-scenes tour of the Wenham Museum's collections storage spaces. The museum's Collections Manager, Samantha Grantham, will lead visitors into the storage spaces where 45,000 items in the […]
M is for Museum & Poppets Playdates
This month, our M is for Museum/Poppets Playdates theme is “Bugs from A to Z!” Our Poppets friends will read The Icky Bug Alphabet Book by Jerry Pallotta. In this book, we’ll explore our ABCs in this “icky” exploration of all the creepy crawly insects from A to Z. Our M is for Museum friends […]
Patton Family Archives Tours
The Patton Family Archives chronicle the life and legacy of one of America’s premier military families who resided here on Boston’s North Shore. The Archives are also an untapped, unparalleled resource regarding the service and sacrifice of Maj. Gen. Patton and his troops during the Korean and Vietnam Wars and that of his wife, Joanne […]
Patton Family Archives Tours
The Patton Family Archives chronicle the life and legacy of one of America’s premier military families who resided here on Boston’s North Shore. The Archives are also an untapped, unparalleled resource regarding the service and sacrifice of Maj. Gen. Patton and his troops during the Korean and Vietnam Wars and that of his wife, Joanne […]
Flag Day Celebration
You are invited to our Flag Day Celebration! June 14th is Flag Day, the birthday of the U.S. Army, and the wedding anniversary of Maj. Gen. George S. Patton IV and Joanne Holbrook Patton. Join us for cake and lemonade on the back patio at the Patton Homestead. Special displays from the Patton Family Archives […]
Fairy Festival
This year's Fairy Festival is SOLD OUT!! We are thrilled by the response! Start your summer with this popular annual event! This year’s Fairy Festival is full of family-friendly activities inspired by art, nature, and story. Come to a Fairy Tea Party with our special guest, Cinderella, make a unicorn-inspired dream catcher, create a Fairy […]
Patton Family Archives Tours
The Patton Family Archives chronicle the life and legacy of one of America’s premier military families who resided here on Boston’s North Shore. The Archives are also an untapped, unparalleled resource regarding the service and sacrifice of Maj. Gen. Patton and his troops during the Korean and Vietnam Wars and that of his wife, Joanne […]
Opening Reception: Caring Counts & LuminArtz
The exhibition Caring Counts: Centuries in the Making by artist Leslie Lyman opens at the Wenham Museum today! Artist Leslie Lyman’s recent sculptural piece is about the often unnoticed, but physically and emotionally difficult, work of caring for others–work that is usually performed by women. Using a handmade account book, which visitors will be able to […]