From the Files of the Rochester Historical Society

Over many years Rochester has held horse pulls, tractor pulls and even circuses. It has become known as a “horse” town due to the number of stables within its borders and now there will be a rodeo in town.             The word rodeo comes from a Spanish word that means round up. The earliest rodeos […] Read more »

Rochester Memorial Day Boat and Kayak Race

The Rochester Fire Department will again sponsor the Rochester Memorial Day Boat Race.             The Rochester Memorial Day Boat Race on the Mattapoisett River will take place on Monday, May 26, starting at 8:30 am at Grandma Hartley’s Reservoir, Snipatuit Road, in Rochester and finishing at the Mattapoisett Herring Weir at River Road and Route […] Read more »

Sippican Woman’s Club

Through the generosity of homeowners that opened their homes, local businesses, Tabor Academy and our amazing community, the Sippican Woman’s Club 2024 Holiday By The Sea House Tour was a fantastic success allowing the Club to generously give back and support another amazing local treasure, the Marion Natural History Museum, with a $1,000 grant to […] Read more »

Mattapoisett Food Outreach

The Lamb of God Christian Church of Mattapoisett will be holding their monthly no-cost Food Assistance Outreach at the Mattapoisett American Legion Hall, 3 Depot Street, Mattapoisett, MA on Sunday, May 18 from 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm.             This Monthly Food outreach will have frozen meats, non-refrigerated 1-2% milk, assorted juice, frozen vegetables, and […] Read more »

Events at Rochester Historical Society

We have our calendar of events set for 2025. In May, we’ve changed things up a bit and will be having our annual Ice Cream Social with music by Tom and Sheila Perry assisted of course with those in attendance singing along. This will be at the RHS Museum at 355 County Rd. in Rochester […] Read more »

From the Files of the Rochester Historical Society

There is what appears to be a small plot of land on Rte.105 with a for-sale sign. Though the land for sale looks small in size, its history is very large. The store shown in the first picture was originally a barn and stable built in 1710 and belonging to Minister Timothy Ruggles. The photograph […] Read more »

New Adult Classes at the MAC for All Experience Levels

Get your body moving with MAC Dance classes for Adults. The MAC offers a six-week adult dance program on Tuesday evenings with instructor Teah Keogh at its new partner location, the First Congregational Church Community Center at 144 Front Street, Marion. Choose from multiple options including Ballet/Jazz, Tap, or both. Drop-ins are available for those […] Read more »

ORR Music Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

Friends of Old Rochester Music invites you to attend the ORR Music Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on Saturday, May 17 from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm at Marion Music Hall. Tickets are $25 per person and can be purchased at friendsofoldrochestermusic.org using Paypal or at Isabelle’s in Mattapoisett, Marion General Store, or Friend’s Market […] Read more »

June in Bloom

The Mattapoisett Woman’s Club is pleased to announce its biennial garden tour, “June in Bloom,” for Saturday, June 28, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, rain or shine. Be inspired by unique and beautiful gardens while spending an unforgettable day with friends and nature.   For security purposes, the location of the gardens remains secret until the […] Read more »

Upcoming Events at the Rochester Historical Society

May 21 at 7:00 pm we’ll be having our annual ice cream social, preceded by music with Tom and Sheila Perry. If there’s an old song you’d like to hear and sing along to, let me know the title by May 10 and I’ll see if they can include it in their set list. Send […] Read more »