The holidays are coming and Rochester themed items sold by the Rochester Historical Society make great gifts. We have small boxes, books and tic tac toes. While we won’t be filling individual orders due to the uncertainty on when they would arrive. We have a good variety of t shirts and sweatshirts on hand. If […] Read more »
Howard Tinkham, educator, farmer, and friend to all, will be celebrating his 99th birthday on November 20. His family and friends are asking those who wish to acknowledge this milestone and Howard’s many contributions to the hometown he loved, to send him a birthday card. Cards may be sent to Mr. Howard Tinkham, Alden Court […] Read more »
I’ve read this story in one of the Museum’s scrapbooks several times and decided it was too good not to share. It’s a story involving !st Lieutenant Charles L. “Bucky” Cobb of Front St. in Marion. In WW II he served in the Pacific Theater flying P38 fighter planes. Cobb was stationed in New Guinea […] Read more »
The Friends of the Mattapoisett Bicycle and Recreational Path, Inc. (the Friends) are requesting that interested members of the community consider a donation to the Friends in their Giving Tuesday and year-end giving plans. “Given the funds recently approved by Congress for the construction of bike paths, this is a moment of opportunity,” observes […] Read more »
Did you know that nationally renowned 19th century architect Henry Hobson Richardson designed one of his first Shingle Style houses right here in Marion, Massachusetts? The Reverend Percy Browne House at 192 Front Street (sometimes referred to as the TenBrook House for a later owner and now owned by Tabor Academy) is just […] Read more »
On November 11th every year we stop to remember those who have served, fought and died for their country. Previously, I wrote about the enormous impact that World War II had on the citizenry. While most monuments honoring veterans of war are put up well after the fighting has ended ( the Civil War Monument […] Read more »
The Marion DPW, Highway Division, is continuing the storm clean-up on public roads, sidewalks and municipal properties. Your patience is appreciated as there is substantial damage throughout town and clean-up will be a lengthy process. If you have a tree down on your private property please contact a tree company to cut the tree […] Read more »
The Rochester Historical Society is looking for the donor of two antique quilts. We are going to have them evaluated and would like to know the backstory and previous location of the quilts. If you would like to attend the Thankful (potluck) Supper on November 17 at 6:00 pm, please sign up as soon […] Read more »
After 10 years of service as Pastor at Mattapoisett Congregational Church, Rev. Amy Lignitz Harken has retired. We are pleased to announce that Rev. Lucia Anne Jackson will be our “Bridge Pastor” for the month of November. Pastor Lucia began her “Bridge” time with us on Sunday, October 10, and we are fortunate to have […] Read more »
The current exhibit at the museum (which will be open most Sundays until Thanksgiving) has a variety of items, including a section on military history. The focus on those who served in the military was inspired in part by scrapbooks in the museum collection but also by Norene Hartley’s donation of her father’s war memorabilia. […] Read more »