The Trustees - Crane Estate

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Welcome to the Facebook community for the Trustees of Reservations' Crane Estate in Ipswich, Massachusetts. The spectacular Crane Estate encompasses more than 2,100 acres in Ipswich, Massachusetts. The Estate is made up of three properties: Castle Hill, a National Historic Landmark that is the home of The Great House, a spectacular venue for weddings and corporate events, guided tours, and progra

ms. Crane Beach, a popular public beach and summer destination; and the Crane Wildlife Refuge, a natural treasure boasting many rare plant and animal species. The Trustees of Reservations preserves, for public use and enjoyment, properties of exceptional scenic, historic, and ecological value in Massachusetts. We'd love to hear from you in our main Trustees Facebook community, too.

06/05/2026

Join us on Sunday, June 21, for the second performance of Classical at Crane Isn't a Drag with Dr. Viola Voilà and Eoin Clark, featuring a repertoire on viola and piano in the Great House Ballroom. ✨🎻🎹🪻

This concert will honor the Summer Solstice with works by Antonio Vivaldi, Sergei Prokofiev, George Gershwin, and Donna Summer. ☀️

Tickets are going fast! https://thetrustees.org/event/444071/

06/04/2026

This week in our "Staff Spotlight" series, hear from Olga (a.k.a. Anna), Historical Interpreter at Castle Hill, as she shares her favorite things about the estate and why this place can create a unique experience for our guests.

Follow along to hear from staff across the Crane Estate as they share what makes the property so special.

SummerQuest starts in less than 3 weeks! Let's take a look at this year's weekly themes ☀️SummerQuest at the Crane Estat...
06/03/2026

SummerQuest starts in less than 3 weeks! Let's take a look at this year's weekly themes ☀️

SummerQuest at the Crane Estate is designed for campers who love the outdoors, exploring the woods and coast, connecting to the land, being independent learners, using their imagination, and tapping into their resilience no matter the weather.

Spots are still available for SummerQuest 2026. Visit our website for more information and registration: https://thetrustees.org/program/summerquest-at-the-crane-estate-ipswich/

Here is this weekend's CraneOutdoors lineup!Register: thetrustees.org/program/craneoutdoors/ 📸: Stoney Stone
06/03/2026

Here is this weekend's CraneOutdoors lineup!

Register: thetrustees.org/program/craneoutdoors/

📸: Stoney Stone

06/02/2026

POV: You step into the world of "Gardens of the Gilded Age" ✨🌷🌿

Join us on Wednesday, June 17, for the book launch of Gardens of the Gilded Age by Jana Milbocker.

Step back into America’s golden era of gardens and estates as author Jana Milboker talks about her newest book, Gardens of the Gilded Age. The illustrated talk will highlight several grand estates, including Castle Hill.

Attendees are welcome to arrive early and explore Castle Hill gardens. Doors to the Great House open at 5:30pm. Author book signing and light refreshments follow the talk.

Register today: https://thetrustees.org/event/445542/

Happy Pride Month! 🏳️‍🌈The Trustees is committed to making our special places welcoming, inclusive, and accessible for e...
06/01/2026

Happy Pride Month! 🏳️‍🌈

The Trustees is committed to making our special places welcoming, inclusive, and accessible for everyone. Pride Month is a chance to affirm that everyone belongs in nature, and to invite LGBTQ+ individuals, families, and communities to experience joy, connection, and celebration across our properties.

✨ Explore our Pride Month events and gatherings: TheTrustees.org/lgbtq

What's in bloom at the Castle Hill Gardens: 6/1-6/7 🌱 It’s that time of year when the Castle Hill gardens are changing ...
06/01/2026

What's in bloom at the Castle Hill Gardens: 6/1-6/7 🌱

It’s that time of year when the Castle Hill gardens are changing every week! Check back next week to see how the gardens continue to transform.

Grounds & Gardens Hours: Daily 9AM - 5PM (Last entry at 4PM)

Join us on June 4 for “Music and Silk: An Ancient Animal and a Shorebird’s Survival.”Join Arpeggione Ensemble and silk a...
05/29/2026

Join us on June 4 for “Music and Silk: An Ancient Animal and a Shorebird’s Survival.”

Join Arpeggione Ensemble and silk artist Susan Quateman for a lively evening of music, visual art, and conversation exploring the intertwined lives of the horseshoe crab, a “living fossil”, and the migratory red knot.

This behind-the-scenes program offers a closer look at the science, ecology, and human-created challenges shaping their survival. Through conversation, selected chamber works performed on historical instruments, and an exhibit of silk paintings inspired by these species, the artists share the creative process behind their developing interdisciplinary project.

Register today: https://thetrustees.org/event/445507/

05/29/2026

Let’s go on a walk at the Crane Estate 🌷

These beautiful historic gardens at Castle Hill are changing week after week. As more flowers bloom, this is the perfect time of year to visit the estate and observe the subtle changes.

Want to learn more about the historic landscape at Castle Hill? Join our “Highlights on the Hill” guided tour, where you will learn all about the historic grounds, right from our tour cart! See our website for tour options.

🌼 What is your favorite flower you’ve seen in bloom at the Crane Estate?

Follow along to see what we discover on our walk next month!

Lots of exciting events happening at the Crane Estate this June! Visit our website to view a full list of events, includ...
05/28/2026

Lots of exciting events happening at the Crane Estate this June!

Visit our website to view a full list of events, including Castle Hill Tours, CraneOutdoors adventures, and Castle Hill Picnic Concerts (starting June 28).

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Ipswich, MA
01938

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