As you know from reading the Wanderer or looking at the Town of Rochester website, the Rochester Historical Commission sells plaques to owners of historical Rochester homes. Recently a plaque request that spanned at Snipatuit R least two years was granted. With assistance from the Rochester Historical Society and some wise Rochester residents, the plaque […] Read more »

The Rochester Cultural Council (RCC) is pleased to announce its grant recipients for 2026. The RCC is composed of volunteers appointed by the Rochester Select Board and is funded by the Mass Cultural Council. Each year, the RCC awards grants to support arts, humanities, and science projects that enhance the quality of life in the […] Read more »

The next session of our popular writing class 6 Weeks, 6 Stories returns starting April 7 and will run through May 12 on Tuesday evenings from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm at the MAC Studio at 80 Pleasant St, Marion. Sarah Banse returns to guide writers whether they are beginning a practice, a seasoned writer […] Read more »

Membership dues are trickling in, the snow in the museum driveway is melting and spring will soon be here. If you’ve ever wondered if genealogy could play apart in your 250th anniversary celebration of America’s founding or you wonder if it would connect you to Revolutionary War ancestors, join us on April 15 at 7:00 […] Read more »

The Mattapoisett Land Trust is seeking applicants for its $1000 Priscilla Hathaway Art Scholarship. This award is available to a Mattapoisett, Marion, or Rochester resident graduating from high school in June 2026, who is committed to keeping the core values that Priscilla Hathaway exemplified, is studying art, and plans to continue education in fine arts. […] Read more »

The Iconic Tour de Crème Bike Ride Returns for 2026. Clear your schedule and mark your calendars: on Sunday, May 31, the Tour de Crème bike ride returns for its 8th year. Cycle from Mattapoisett and surrounding towns stopping for a free scoop of ice cream at creameries all along the routes. Register and choose […] Read more »

In addition to all the history that we have stored in the Rochester Historical Museum, history can also be found at the Rochester Plumb Library, and not all of it is within the building. If you walk around outside the library building (not recommended with up to 2 ft. of snow on the ground), you […] Read more »

The Mattapoisett Historical Commission was established in 1973 to identify, evaluate, preserve, and protect the historically significant resources of the town. The historic house plaque program serves to recognize historic structures with the placement of an historic plaque.             In honor of the nation’s 250th (Semiquincentenial) Anniversary, the Historical Commission encourages the residents of Mattapoisett […] Read more »

The MAC is now accepting applications for the 2026-2027 MTPI season. Applications are due by March 31 at 11:59 pm. The MAC Theater Playwrights Incubator is a program for first-time playwrights to see their work realized on the stage.             Finding theaters to produce new or unpublished plays can be an obstacle for any new […] Read more »

The Bourne-Wareham Art Association (BWAA) is happy to announce that their Art Achievement Award will be taking place again this year. We are a group of local artists promoting visual arts throughout the Buzzards Bay region. Graduating seniors from the region who plan to pursue a career in visual art are eligible and encouraged to […] Read more »