USA > Massachusetts > Ipswich > Society and Culture > History > Historic Buildings > Historic Houses

John Heard House Museum

Located on South Main St., this 1800 homestead of a prominent China trade family contains American and Asian furnishings, decorative objects, an antique carriage collection and important works by artist Arthur Wesley Dow.

Guided tours are given Wednesday - Saturday 10am-4pm, Sunday 1pm-4pm in early May through mid-October.

Read reviews and find deals for hotels in Ipswich.

Free candid Ipswich reviews from VirtualTourist. Read about hotels, things to do, restaurants, and more. Get the best deals for Ipswich hotels by comparing Travelocity, Hotels.com and Orbitz.

Visit Online Highways' interactive American History project. A team of researchers is developing a site that will present U.S. history in the context of present day travel.