17th Century Saturdays at Wenham Museum
Discover how families lived during three centuries—from the First Period to the Victorian era—in the Claflin-Gerrish-Richards House, listed on the National Register of Historic Places and one of the earliest dwellings on the North Shore.
Of particular interest are the original Ogee braces, an architectural detail typically found in 16th-century English dwellings, and a 1724 woolen bed-rug made for a Wenham bride, the second oldest such rug known to exist in the United States.
The Claflin-Gerrish-Richards House may be viewed by guided tour.
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July 5, August 2, October 4:
11:00 am - 3:00 pm
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A visit to the 17th Century House is free through Essex National Heritage Area, Trails and Sails program. Museum galleries are $10 adults, $6 children.
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132 Main Street, Wenham, MA, 01984 map
Phone: 978 468 2377
Driving:
From points south: Take Route 128 north to exit 20-A (Route 1A - Hamilton). Follow Route 1A north for 2.3 miles. The Museum is on the right before the Wenham Town Hall.
From points north: Take Route 95 South to Route 128 North. Then follow the directions as above.
Public Transportation:
B&M Commuter Rail to Hamilton-Wenham; 15-minute scenic walk south from the depot on Route 1A.
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- For more information, visit http://www.essexheritage.org/ts
- First floor only is handicapped accessible.
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