Located in the center of Ipswich, the Hall Haskell House is officially designated an Essex National Heritage Area Visitor Center. It provides information on Ipswich and also on the towns of Essex, Hamilton, Wenham, Topsfield, and Boxford, as well as general information about the Essex National Heritage Area. Settled in 1633, Ipswich earned the nickname of the “Birthplace of American Independence” because they protested British tax policies as early as 1687, nearly a century before the Revolutionary War. Ipswich has more first period homes (1625-1725) than any other community in the country, was the first lace-making town in America, and is home of the famous and original Ipswich Clam.
Address
36 South Main Street Ipswich, MA 1938
Driving Directions
From Boston/Points South: Take 95N to exit 50, Rte. 1N (Topsfield) Follow Rte. 1N for approximately 4.4 miles (past Topsfield Fairgrounds) Turn right at second traffic light after Fairgrounds, Ipswich Road. Approximately 5 miles to Ipswich center. From Maine/Points North: Rte. 95S to exit 54, Rte. 133E Cross Rte. 1 Turn right and follow to Ipswich center. From New York/Points West: Mass Pike East to Rte. 128/95N, to exit 50, Rte. 1N See above directions from Rte. 1 Topsfield in “Boston/Points South.”
Notes & Advisories
The Hall Haskell House is officially designated an Essex National Heritage Area Visitor Center. It provides information on Ipswich and also on the towns of Essex, Hamilton, Wenham, Topsfield, and Boxford, as well as general information about the Essex National Heritage Area.
Categories
- Historic Resources
- Visitor Information
Accessibility
- Accessible/ Wheelchair or Stroller Accommodating
- Appropriate for all ages
- Parking Available
- Restrooms Available