Newburyport is located in the northeast corner of Massachusetts. It was founded on maritime trade and was once a major shipbuilding center. The United States Coast Guard was born in Newburyport.
The town maintains many Federalist homes built in the 1800's, Lowell's Boat Shop and The Little Farm.
Cushing House is a Federalist home from the prosperous shipbuilding era. The rooms are filled with silver, furniture, portraits, clocks, needlework and other items from around New England, the Orient, and other foreign ports. The grounds around Cushing House are a 19th century and herb garden, a summer house and carriage house.
Address: Cushing House Museum, 98 High Street, Newburyport, MA 01950-3053, United States
Phone: 1 (978) 462-2681, Fax: 1 (978) 462-0134
Hours:
June 1 to October 31: 10am-4pm; Sun:12pm-4pm; Sat:12pm-4pm; Closed: Mon
The Newburyport Custom House was built in 1835 in Classic Revival-style. On display are items related to maritime history, including art, maps, ship models, and historical artifacts.
Hours:
May 15 to December 15: 10am-4pm; Sun:12pm-4pm; Closed: Mon
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