HISTORY
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 work at the stand. This year, three of Katherine's great-great-granddaughters are spending their summer scooping and helping out around the stand!
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.
Celebrating over 90 Years
Celebrating over 90 Years
Celebrating over 90 Years
2026 is the Benson family's 94th year serving homemade, premium handcrafted ice cream with local ingredients in the tradition of our small farm origins.
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.
2026 is the Benson family's 94th year serving homemade, premium handcrafted ice cream with local ingredients in the tradition of our small farm origins.
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.