Ipswich Historical Society

Founded in 1890, the Ipswich Historical Society operates two museums on the South Village Green-the John Whipple House and the Heard House Museum-and provides lectures and other educational programs for its membership and the public. For this project, the Ipswich Historical Society was fortunate to augment its rich historical photograph collection with selections from major collections of individuals and institutions. These vivid images, together with writer William M. Varrell's gift for local history stories, create a delightful picture of this historic town.