Join the Mattapoisett Historical Society on Saturday, July 18 at 2:00 pm for our first Walking Tour of the season. Explore the streets of downtown Mattapoisett, learning about Mattapoisett’s shipbuilding industry through interesting anecdotes. Meet at the Museum at 5 Church Street to start the tour. Tour is free with Museum admission: $5 Adults, $2 Children (6-12), Members free.
Learn about Mattapoisett’s role in the New Bedford Whaling Industry at Seth Mendell’s “New Bedford Whaling and Mattapoisett’s Ships” lecture on Wednesday, July 22 at 6:30 pm. The lecture will take place at the Mattapoisett Free Public Library at 7 Barstow Street. $5 Donation, Members free.
The Mattapoisett Historical Society will be opening its doors on Thursday, July 23 at 6:00 pm for the informal talk Swordfish Stories. Learn about sword fishing through the personal experiences of John Clark and Tom Brownell. You will also have the opportunity to explore our summer exhibit “From Scrimshaw to Survival: Sophia Means’ Descendants and the Town of Mattapoisett” and view several large items from the museum’s collections newly debuted this summer, including a neoclassical wooden woman statue and a Daniel Boone Weathervane. Refreshments will be provided. $5 Donation, Members Free.
For more information, please visit our website at www.mattapoisetthistoricalsociety.org or call 508-758-2844.