Wenham was settled in 1635, and since then, the town has retained most of its historic and rural charm. Driving through town, locals and tourists can take in the breathtaking view of around 300 acres of expansive parks, farmlands, woodlands, lakes, stone walls, as well as historic homes and architecture.
The name Wenham means “home on the moor.” Wenham got its name from its British counterpart because its open land closely resembled Great Wenham and Little Wenham in England. At the time of its settlement, Wenham was still considered as part of Salem. However, a few years later, in 1643, the General Court of Massachusetts granted Wenham as an independent settlement.
Today, Wenham is home to around 5,000 residents and was named one of the “Best Places to Live” by Boston Magazine in 2010. Its expansive farmland sits four miles north of Massachusetts Bay with quick access to the famed Wenham Lake and the Salem Beverly Waterway Canal, and the Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary. But unfortunately, moorland often invites unwanted guests like mosquitos, ticks, termites, rodents, and much more.