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 […]
Ukrainian Egg (Pysanky) Workshop
Pysanky, a Ukrainian Easter egg, is a traditional folk art that, according to legend, prevent bad things from happening in the world… as long as enough are made! In this workshop you will learn to make these intricately decorated eggs using the wax-resist method of dying. This workshop is for older artists (age 12 - […]
M is for Museum/Poppets Playdates
This month, our M is for Museum/Poppets Playdates theme is "On the Farm!" Our Poppets friends will read Little Blue Truck's Springtime by Alice Schertle. In this book, the Little Blue Truck is out for a drive with his friend, Toad. They meet many baby animals born in the springtime! 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 […]
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 […]