In 1998, the Sippican Historical Society commissioned an architectural survey of Marion’s historic homes and buildings. The survey was funded one-half by the Sippican Historical Society and one-half by the Massachusetts Historical Commission. Due to the limits of funding, not all of the historic buildings were surveyed, but over 100 were catalogued and photographed. The […] Read more »
The Marion Art Center (MAC) Board of Directors approved a new slate of officers at their November 13 meeting. The executive committee includes Jennifer Wolfe Webb as President, Clare Healy Foley (continuing) and Wendy Cullum as Vice Presidents, Holly McDonough as Secretary/Clerk, and Nate Stewart (continuing) as Treasurer. At the same meeting, the MAC Board […] Read more »
Elizabeth Pitcher Taber funded and donated 6 buildings to the Marion community – 5 of which remain – Town Hall (original Tabor Academy), 2 Spring St.; Elizabeth Taber Library & Natural History Museum, 8 Spring Street; Taber Hall, 13 Cottage St.; Congregational Chapel/Penny Pinchers, 39 Main St.; and Music Hall, 164 Front St. Mrs. Taber’s […] Read more »
Under cool, sunny skies the ceremonial, final “shutter” plank was laid into the hull of New Bedford’s very own historic, Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey. The event marked a major milestone in the complete rebuild of the Schooner that has been ongoing since the Spring of 2015. The vessel had been towed to Boothbay Harbor in Maine where […] Read more »
Elizabeth Sprague Pitcher spent the first thirty three years of her life in Marion village growing up, teaching children to read and write, and to be responsible citizens. In 1824 she married Stephen Taber, a clock maker in Acushnet, and they moved to New Bedford where they wisely invested their money in whaling ships, mill […] Read more »
Over fifty Tri-Town area residents recently gathered for the Elizabeth Taber Library’s Tables of Content fundraiser. An elegant dinner and lively book discussion were featured at each of the six dinner tables. The event was held on two separate evenings in November, hosted in private homes by library board members and supporters. The event was […] Read more »
In 1998, the Sippican Historical Society commissioned an architectural survey of Marion’s historic homes and buildings. The survey was funded one-half by the Sippican Historical Society and one-half by the Massachusetts Historical Commission. Due to the limits of funding, not all of the historic buildings were surveyed, but over 100 were catalogued and photographed. The […] Read more »
The Bourne Wareham Art Association (BWAA) will hold its Annual Holiday Art Show and Sale at the Wareham Historical Society Meetinghouse, 495 Main St., Wareham on Friday, December 7from 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm and Saturday, December 8from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm. Featured is original framed artwork by local artists in oil, watercolor, pastels, […] Read more »
It’s All About the Animals has joined #GivingTuesday to celebrate the giving spirit of our community and to raise much needed donations for our felines. #GivingTuesday is a global day of giving that harnesses the collective power of individuals, communities, and organizations to encourage philanthropy and to celebrate generosity worldwide. Following Thanksgiving and the widely […] Read more »
Rachael Lomp of Mattapoisett is an oncology nurse at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston. She has dreamt of running the Boston Marathon for several years. On April 15, 2019, she will finally get her chance, running in support of the Gillian Reny Stepping Strong Center for Trauma Innovation Team at her hospital. Gillian Reny […] Read more »