On Sunday, June 1, Mattapoisett Friends Meeting will have a small celebration for a wedding that took place 117 years ago. Florence Martocci of Mattapoisett has donated her grandparents’ Quaker wedding certificate to the meeting. Joseph Lilburne Hiller and Florence Louise Crowell were married in the meeting house May 28, 1908.
After a 10:00 am to 10:30 am unprogrammed (silent) meeting for worship, there will be a brief explanation of Quaker weddings, the tradition of Friends’ wedding certificates, and the Hiller family. This will be followed by mounting the original marriage certificate and light refreshments in the community hall. All are welcome.