17th Century Saturdays on the North Shore
![Learn about 17th century life on the North Shore & Essex County are just north of Boston and easily reachable by car, train, bus, and ferry. No matter how you arrive, the North of Boston region is hard to leave and the perfect vacation spot year-round. Learn about 17th century life on the North Shore & Essex County north of Boston](https://northshorekid.com/sites/default/files/styles/post_photo/public/events/whipple_house_ipswich.jpg?itok=EWRGWVYW)
Essex county is home to an extraordinary collection of homes, buildings and artifacts from America's First Period (1625-1725) of European settlement. Explore these architectural treasures and discover what is was like to live in Essex County during America's first century.
Various properties are open to the public on the first Saturday of each month, June - October, from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. unless otherwise noted.