THE WENHAM MUSEUM IN WENHAM, MASSACHUSETTS is running a special exhibition through the summer.  Rescue Me:  Firefighting in America explores great fires in America’s past and the evolution of firefighting equipment from buckets and horses to hydrants and fire engines.

The exhibit opened on June 6 and will run through September 21.  Visitors will get to view many old artifacts such as speaking trumpets, a wooden fire rattle, antique extinguishers and an 1840’s hand-tub pumping engine.

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On June 28 there will be a special 1-day exhibit when several antique fire engines will be on display by their owners.

Wenham is northeast of Boston and not far from Salem.  If you’ll be touring the Boston area this summer, pencil Wenham in for one of your stops.

View the Wenham Museum’s website HERE for more information and directions.

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