Tours
Tours at the Wenham Museum Patton Family Archives
The Wenham Museum and the Patton Family are continuing the collaboration started during the museum’s annual Military History Day by offering public tours of the Patton Family Archives.
This vast collection chronicles the life and legacy of one of America’s premier military families who resided here on Boston’s North Shore. The Archives are also an untapped, unparalleled resource regarding the service and sacrifice of Maj. Gen. Patton and his troops during the Korean and Vietnam Wars and that of his wife, Joanne Holbrook Patton, on the home front.
Guided tours are offered at select dates and times and are available only by advanced online reservation through the Wenham Museum. Tours are one hour in length. Payment is required at the time of booking.
Select Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays
$15 for Members
$20 for Nonmembers
http://www.wenhammuseum.org/pattontours/
For additional information contact:
Kristin Z. Noon, Executive Director, Wenham Museum
978.468.2377 Ext. 102
About the Wenham Museum
Celebrating 95 years in 2018 of local museum excellence in a convenient location.
The accredited Wenham Museum, a designation given only to 6% of museums nationwide is a donor and visitor-supported 501(c)(3) nonprofit institution founded in 1922. The Museum’s mission is to protect, preserve, and interpret the artifacts of childhood, domestic life, and the history and culture of Boston’s North Shore. Wenham Museum was named by readers of Wicked Local Online as the Best Museum and the Best Local Gift Shop.
It is a family-friendly museum of childhood and heritage. Visit the Museum to see renowned model train galleries, an interactive family room, extensive costume and textile collections, antique toys, historical photographs, and special exhibits. The historic Claflin-Gerrish-Richards House c. 1660, located on the Museum’s grounds, offers tours upon request. Wenham Museum is conveniently located 29 miles north of Boston.
