The Rochester Historical Society Museum will be open on the remaining 2 Sundays in November. After that call 617-750-2818 to arrange an appointment. We are located at 355 County Rd. in Rochester.             In December we will have 2 events to be announced soon, but the interesting news is that if you go to the […] Read more »

Photographer and educator Tianxu Zhou of Marion, Massachusetts, has recently published The Way Home, a collection of black and white and color photographs that capture the quiet beauty and character of this New England coastal village. The book is available at Mimi’s, the Sippican Historical Society, and the Marion Art Center.             The Way Home […] Read more »

I found an interesting pamphlet in a file cabinet drawer at the Museum. It’s dated 1967 and is devoted to the town of Rochester. Among other information, it states that Rochester’s industries over the years included mills and that at one time lumber mills were Rochester’s chief industry. There were lumber mills of all types […] Read more »

The Nemasket Group marked a historic milestone on Tuesday, November 4, celebrating its 40th Anniversary alongside the grand re-opening of its newly renovated Day Services and community space. The event brought together local leaders, partners, and community members to honor the organization’s legacy and chart its future.             Executive Director Jenny Duval opened the celebration […] Read more »

The Church of the Good Shepherd is serving a traditional Thanksgiving Day meal in its Church Hall beginning at 1:00 pm on Thanksgiving Day, November 27. Good food, a warm festive setting and fellowship are on the menu. An optional prayer service of thanksgiving will be offered at 12:30 pm in the Church Sanctuary. Good […] Read more »

Do you have plans on Wednesday afternoons this winter? Get out of the house and join a thoughtful group of tri-town residents who seek to learn more about the world we live in. The Mattapoisett Woman’s Club is offering the Great Decisions Program, a weekly in-person gathering where local residents meet to discuss foreign policy […] Read more »

The Friends of Plumb Library are holding a Thanksgiving Cheesecake Giveaway. Tickets are on sale now through Friday, November 21 for a chance to win a homemade blueberry cheesecake that will be the star of your Thanksgiving dessert table. A winner will be notified at the end of the day on the 21st and the […] Read more »

Last week I wrote about the house at 269 Marion Rd. The two names always associated with the house are Lewis and Hathaway, but in my research for that article, I came across another name. The house was built prior to the Revolution by David Wing, and he sold the house to Theophilus Pease, a […] Read more »

The weather cooperated for the determined Scouts who gave their all at the annual Soap Box Derby held Saturday morning on Holmes Street in Marion. The event, hosted by Marion Cub Scout Pack 32, brought together scouts, leaders, parents, and neighbors in a celebration of teamwork and skill.             Pack 32 of Marion and Pack […] Read more »

Preservation Massachusetts has named 10 historic properties, including the Percy Browne House in Marion, to the 2025 Most Endangered Historic Resources List. Selections from across the Commonwealth were announced at a public reception on October 30, 2025, at the Lyman Estate in Waltham, Massachusetts.             Since 1993, the Massachusetts’ Most Endangered Historic Resources Program has […] Read more »