The Mattapoisett Celebrates USA 250 Committee invites you to join the fun. Beginning Thursday July 2 to Saturday July 4.
Thursday July 2, Field of Flags at Dunseith Garden – Mattapoisett Woman‘s Club is sponsoring a Field of Flags to honor our nation’s 250th anniversary. The club will be placing 400 flags at The Mattapoisett Land Trust Dunseith Gardens on July 2 and 3. They along with the 250th Committee invite Mattapoisett residents to request a ribbon to be attached to a flag in honor of someone special- a veteran or simply a loved one you wish to honor. The flags will remain for the week of July 4. You can request a ribbon by emailing the Woman’s Club at President@mattapoisettwomansclub.org We hope these hundreds of flags will stand as a moving symbol of unity, gratitude and pride. The last day to request a ribbon is June 25.
Friday July 3 beginning at 4:30 pm, Community Picnic at Ned’s Point – Families should bring their own favorite picnic suppers. There will be games and activities for children and their families. At 5:30 pm we will stop for a brief welcoming ceremony with Brianna Lynch singing God Bless America. At 7:00 pm David Dunn will present musical entertainment and a patriotic singalong. The purchase of ice cream and beverages will be available. We will celebrate until the lighthouse comes on.
Saturday July 4, Happy Birthday America – Beginning at 1:00 pm there will be bus tours leaving from Center School and touring the original center of Mattapoisett. The Mattapoisett Historical Museum will be guide, who will share interesting stories and point out landmarks and places of interest from the early 1700’s, some of which are still standing. Each tour will be approximately 30 – 40 minutes.
The museum will be open to the public sharing their considerable collection of Mattapoisett life, some of which predates the establishment of the United States of America.
Mattapoisett Firefighters’ Memories – Before the onset of internet communications Mattapoisett was blessed with citizens who responded to emergency calls for help in the event of fires and other serious unexpected situations. They were willing to leave families, jobs and anything else to protect the citizens of this town and local communities that needed extra help. Beginning at 2:00 pm in the tent on the corner of Church and Baptist St. there will be a gathering of some of those dedicated to the safety of this town without access to so many of the advanced equipment available to our Fire Department today. A panel discussion with several retired call firefighters who served our community prior to the introduction of computerized emergency notification systems. An exhibition featuring antique and obsolete firefighting equipment will be available. Afternoon events will finish between 4:00 pm and 4:30 pm.
Intergenerational family line dancing on the wharf -Beginning at 6:30 pm, Bootin An Scootin with Sarah T. will lead us in country line dancing and trivia question entertainment under the night sky.