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April 22, 2021: Town Cleanup

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176 Argilla Rd. (1912)

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Walking tours of historic Ipswich

Walking tours of historic Ipswich

Ipswich Museum Sunday strolls, April – May, 2021

The Ipswich Museum is hosting a series of "Sunday Strolls" beginning in April. Each guided walk around town will explore a historical theme. Reserve your tickets online or call the museum at 978-356-2811 Walks begin at 2pm departing from the Ipswich Museum Heard House.

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