Mattapoisett Celebrates USA 250

Saturday July 4, Happy Birthday America – Beginning at 1:00 pm there will be bus tours leaving from Center School and touring the original center of Mattapoisett. The Mattapoisett Historical Museum will be guide, who will share interesting stories and point out landmarks and places of interest from the early 1700’s, some of which are still standing. Each tour will be approximately 30 – 40 minutes.

The museum will be open to the public sharing their considerable collection of Mattapoisett life, some of which predates the establishment of the United States of America.

Mattapoisett Firefighters’ Memories – Before the onset of internet communications Mattapoisett was blessed with citizens who responded to emergency calls for help in the event of fires and other serious unexpected situations. They were willing to leave families, jobs and anything else to protect the citizens of this town and local communities that needed extra help. Beginning at 2:00 pm in the tent on the corner of Church and Baptist St. there will be a gathering of some of those dedicated to the safety of this town without access to so many of the advanced equipment available to our Fire Department today. A panel discussion with several retired call firefighters who served our community prior to the introduction of computerized emergency notification systems. An exhibition featuring antique and obsolete firefighting equipment will be available. Afternoon events will finish between 4:00 pm and 4:30 pm.

Intergenerational family line dancing on the wharf -Beginning at 6:30 pm, Bootin An Scootin with Sarah T. will lead us in country line dancing and trivia question entertainment under the night sky.