The Sippican Historical Society will present a PowerPoint lecture on scrimshaw by its president, Frank McNamee, on June 21at the Marion Music Hall at 7:00 pm. The lecture will discuss the scrimshaw collection that was recently donated to the SHS by William Claflin. This remarkable collection of 19th century sailor-made scrimshaw consists of over 100 […] Read more »
The Sippican Historical Society will present a PowerPoint lecture on scrimshaw by its president, Frank McNamee, on June 21at the Marion Music Hall at 7:00 pm. The lecture will discuss the scrimshaw collection that was recently donated to the SHS by William Claflin. This remarkable collection of 19th century sailor-made scrimshaw consists of over 100 […] Read more »
The next meeting of the Rochester Historical Society will be held on Wednesday, June 20at 7:00 pm at the East Rochester Church/ Museum, 355 County Road. The program “The Pigwacket Indians and Molly Ockett” will be presented by Betty Beaulieu, who will discuss the interesting connection between the Pigwacket Indians and Rochester. The Pigwackets from […] Read more »
A clambake will be held on Sunday,June 24at 1:30 pm. This event will take place at The Knights Hall, 57 Fairhaven Road in Mattapoisett for $40 per person. For tickets, call Jim at 508-863-3496. This is the only clambake at The Knights Hall this year. Read more »
The Sippican Lands Trust (SLT) will host its Annual Meeting on Wednesday, June 27at 5:30 pm at Kate’s Simple Eats, 148 Front Street, Marion. All people are welcome and encouraged to attend SLT’s Annual Meeting to learn more about the work of Sippican Lands Trust and its land conservation work in Marion. Dr. Greg Skomal, […] Read more »
The Marion Art Center and Sippican Lands Trust (SLT) are partnering up once again to sponsor an exhibition by local artists to highlight the many scenic sites that comprise the Sippican Land Trust’s properties this fall. This is one of several initiatives undertaken by the SLT to encourage visitors to enjoy our properties around Marion. […] Read more »
On Saturday, June 23from 9:00 am until noon, you can support Mattapoisett Congregational Church’s Mission Trip and help a friend at the same time. Get all of that pollen washed off your car in the parking lot of the G.H. Dunn Insurance Agency, located at 64 Fairhaven Road in Mattapoisett. The second week of July, […] Read more »
The Elizabeth Taber Library presents Summer Reading Program “Libraries Rock” Kick-off Event. See the show audiences are calling “Superb!”, “A blast!”, and “Heartwarming fun for the whole family.” Join magician and juggler Robert Clarke on Monday, June 25at 2:00 pm at the Music Hall for an extraordinary performance that will have you laughing out loud […] Read more »
Begin with a summer sunset by the harbor, friends and neighbors, and your own delicious picnic fare. Add great live music by Megan Casey, Retro Roots Music, and Carlin Tripp. Throw in complimentary hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar by the Inn on Shipyard Park, and fresh local oysters from Mattapoisett’s Copper Beech Farm. Result? […] Read more »
On Saturday, June 16, there will be a yard sale on the Quaker meeting grounds at 103 Marion Road in Mattapoisett. It will run from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm. Read more »