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Benson's Homemade Ice Cream
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HISTORY

An old fashioned picture showing a line of customers waiting at the Benson's service windows in the

Since 1932

Celebrating over 90 Years

Since 1932

In 1932, during The Great Depression, Katherine Perley Benson wanted to draw more customers to her farm stand, so she transformed her front porch into a sit-down ice cream parlor offering a plate of ice cream for 5 cents.

When her son, John Benson, returned from World War II, he took over the business with his wife, Ruby, and they converte

In 1932, during The Great Depression, Katherine Perley Benson wanted to draw more customers to her farm stand, so she transformed her front porch into a sit-down ice cream parlor offering a plate of ice cream for 5 cents.

When her son, John Benson, returned from World War II, he took over the business with his wife, Ruby, and they converted it into the ice cream stand it is today.  

Katherine's great-granddaughter and her family are the current owners, and multiple generations of the Benson family spend their summers working at the stand.

An old fashioned photo showing the Benson's parking lot full of cars from the 1950s.

REVIEWS

Celebrating over 90 Years

Since 1932

Benson's is on many "Top Ice Cream" lists and has won many awards for Best Ice Cream locally and throughout New England.  This year Boston Globe Magazine named us #2 of the 25 perfect foods worth a New England summer road trip.


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A group photo of Benson's employees and family members decked out in patriotic gear ready to march i

Celebrating over 90 Years

Celebrating over 90 Years

Celebrating over 90 Years

We are proud to have such a long legacy of ice cream service.   In special anniversary years, we try to celebrate with specials and by participating in the Boxford 4th of July Parade.    We also celebrate National Ice Cream Day each July with specials and fun! Follow us on Facebook for more updates.

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