Marion (Old Rochester) is one of the oldest towns in the United States, and the Sippican Historical Society maintains an extensive collection of documentation on its historic buildings. In 1998, the Sippican Historical Society commissioned an architectural survey of Marion’s historic homes and buildings. Over 100 were cataloged and photographed. SHS will feature one building […] Read more »
The Marion Historical Commission has been selected to receive a Survey and Planning Grant from the Massachusetts Historical Commission in its statewide 2020 grant cycle. The matching grant of $15,000 will be matched by local funds offered by the Sippican Historical Society. The funds will be used by the local commission to hire a historic […] Read more »
This year’s museum exhibit highlights notable people of Rochester, both past and present. One such person was Abraham Holmes, born in 1754 and a lifelong Rochester resident. Holmes was a lawyer, Justice of the Peace, Representative to the General Court, and one of Rochester’s Town Clerks. He also ran the 1700s equivalent of a law […] Read more »
Marion (Old Rochester) is one of the oldest towns in the United States, and the Sippican Historical Society maintains an extensive collection of documentation on its historic buildings. In 1998, the Sippican Historical Society commissioned an architectural survey of Marion’s historic homes and buildings. Over 100 were cataloged and photographed. SHS will feature one building […] Read more »
Although there will be no in-person race this year, the Mattapoisett Road Race committee encourages you to get out and exercise while supporting the class of 2020. Funds raised by the road race normally go towards members of the graduating class as stipends for college. We would like to continue supporting the seniors this year, […] Read more »
Like all areas of our lives, the Rochester Historical Society programs and fundraisers have been put on hold, so we thought a little history each week would provide something old, but new to learn. The Historical Society recently celebrated the 50th anniversary of its incorporation. It was curiosity about their homes and town that motivated […] Read more »
Marion (Old Rochester) is one of the oldest towns in the United States, and the Sippican Historical Society maintains an extensive collection of documentation on its historic buildings. In 1998, the Sippican Historical Society commissioned an architectural survey of Marion’s historic homes and buildings. Over 100 were cataloged and photographed. SHS will feature one building […] Read more »
With the entire state under stay-at-home orders, local towns have undergone rapid transformations. The normal springtime awakening that livens local communities has been replaced with desolate shopping centers, barren restaurants, and empty roadways. Amidst the isolation, only our communities’ essential workers remain acting as indispensable lifelines. Workers like grocery cashiers, delivery people, and public transportation drivers now […] Read more »
The Mattapoisett Land Trust has opened a new story walk at Dunseith Park located at the corner of Route 6 and North Street. This latest installation meanders through the three-acre park, which includes a stream and stonewall features along with its well-groomed trail system. The book that will be featured is titled Goodnight Spaceman and it is […] Read more »
Marion (Old Rochester) is one of the oldest towns in the United States, and the Sippican Historical Society maintains an extensive collection of documentation on its historic buildings. In 1998, the Sippican Historical Society commissioned an architectural survey of Marion’s historic homes and buildings. Over 100 were cataloged and photographed. SHS will feature one building […] Read more »