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Bird Island306 viewsThe Marion Natural History Museum after-school group braved the fog on Wednesday April 26, 2011 and enjoyed the view from atop the lighthouse at Bird Island. Bird Island is one of the few remaining nesting sites of the Roseate Tern, which are due to arrive any day now. Photo courtesy of Elizabeth Leidhold.
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Heritage Days 2011306 viewsThe Fairhaven Village Militia made their annual encampment along the Mattapoisett River on August 6, 2011, as a part of Heritage Days. The Militia demonstrated 18th century living, made beef stew, completed drills, and talked about the dentistry methods of that time period. For video of the Militia, including a cannon demonstration, visit www.Wanderer.com. Photos by Anne Kakley and Felix Perez.
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Heritage Bonfire306 viewsMattapoisett enjoyed a well-attended bonfire on the Town Beach last Saturday evening, August 13, 2011, as a final part of Heritage Days. Photo by Anne Kakley.
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Rochester Halloween306 viewsVampiress Audrey Blanchard and Taylor Amaral (as Alice from Alice in Wonderland) got treats and balloons at the October 29, 2011 Plumb Corner Halloween party. Photo by Shawn Sweet.
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Mattapoisett Tree Lighting306 viewsMattapoisett lit one of the biggest trees Shipyard Park has ever seen at the 2011 Holiday in the Park. There was food from local establishments, ornament making, merry music and Santa! The moment was enough to spur two romantic marriage proposals. Organizers reported that over a thousand people attended the tree lighting, making it the biggest Holiday in the Park ever. Photo by Anne Kakley.
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MHS Caroling306 viewsThe Mattapoisett Historical Society hosted a caroling event on Sunday, December 11, 2011. About 25 people gathered at the Museum and Carriage House at 5 Church Street and then meandered throughout the village to spread Holiday cheer. A caroling favorite for the children was Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer and Frosty the Snowman – adult carolers preferred "We Wish You a Merry Christmas". Photo by Anne Kakley.
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Sea Chantey306 viewsThe Mattapoisett Museum and Carriage House hosted The New Bedford Sea Chantey Chorus on Sunday afternoon, April 29. The matinee concert featuring a variety of ballads, folk songs and work songs - or chanteys - was played before a full house as patrons filled the old church house to the rafters. Photo by Robert Chiarito
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Rochester Memorial Day Celebration306 viewsOn Sunday, Rochester held its Memorial Day parade, where members of the Rochester Memorial School Band teamed up with town officials and local ROTC students to honor the veterans, both past and present. Photos by Katy Fitzpatrick.
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Mattapoisett Road Race306 viewsOn Wednesday, July 4, over 1,000 runners braved the rain to participate in the Annual Mattapoisett Road Race. All money raised from the 5-mile race will benefit graduating students from Old Rochester Regional High School. Photo by Felix Perez.
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Harbor Days 2012306 viewsFrom Friday, July 20 to Sunday, July 22, the Mattapoisett Lions Club hosted the 26th Annual Harbor Days celebration in Mattapoisett. Thousands of patrons flocked to the Mattapoisett waterfront to check out the food, live entertainment and vendors. Photos by Felix Perez.
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Church Fair306 viewsSecenes from the Marion Congregational Fair’s Summer Fair on July 28. Photos by Joan Hartnett-Barry.
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Rochester Wrestling306 viewsFormer wrestling super star Ox Baker was on hand to sign autographs and meet fans during the Rochester Country Fair's wrestling contest on Friday, August 17, 2012. The show featured local and regional performers in a variety of formats, from singles fights to tag-team. Photo by Eric Tripoli.
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