Rochester Historical News

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 »

Priscilla Hathaway Art Scholarship

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 »

Tour de Crème Bike Ride

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 »

From the Files of the Rochester Historical Society

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 »

MHC Historic Plaque Program

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 »

Playwrights Incubator

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             Finding theaters to produce new or unpublished plays can be an obstacle for any new […] Read more »

BWAA Art Achievement Award

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 »

Marion Brush Drop Off

The Marion Department of Public Works will be accepting brush, limbs and branches that fell during the Blizzard of 2026. This service is for Marion residents only. A valid 2026 Transfer Station Sticker is required.             The brush, limbs and branches will be accepted at the Department of Public Works (DPW) Operations Facility, 60 Benson […] Read more »

Common Waters: Once Removed, Always Returning

The Marion Art Center is pleased to present the opening of Common Waters: Once Removed, Always Returning. The show features the art of Lou Schellenberg & Susan Darwin. It opens on March 21 and will run through April 17. There will be a reception from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm on March 21 at the […] Read more »

Auditions at the MAC

The MAC will be auditioning for roles in the theater standard Our Town by Thornton Wilder. Pippa Asker is directing the production. Auditions will be held on Saturday, March 21, 10:00 am to 12:00 pm and on Sunday, March 22, 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm at the MAC, 80 Pleasant St. Marion. There are nine […] Read more »