Join local history buff Scott Jewel on a fascinating walk through Ipswich’s maritime history. Before becoming an official port of entry and Customs House in 1796, Ipswich already had a long history as a port for British ships going back to the start of the 18th century, and its wharves have been in operation since 1630. Discover the ships, captains and cargo that brought fortune to this small town and connected it to the world beyond its shores.