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Apr. 12, 2021: First Period houses of Ipswich (zoom)

First Period houses of Ipswich MA

First Period houses of Ipswich MA

April 22, 2021: Town Cleanup

Ipswich Earth Day cleanup

Ipswich Earth Day cleanup

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187 Argilla Rd. (1907)

187 Argilla Rd.
187 Argilla Rd.

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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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