Marion Natural History Museum Summer Programs

The Marion Natural History Museum’s summer program, Coastal Explorations, runs for one week in July and again in August. You’re welcome to sign your child up for the whole week or a day at a time. Each day we will be heading out to new locations to explore our shoreline, including a variety of beaches […] Read more »

Upcoming Summer Programs at the MNHM

Wednesday July 3, 10:30 am, Butterfly Walk: Get an early start to your summer by joining the Marion Natural History Museum for a summer butterfly walk. Andrew Griffith of the Massachusetts Butterfly Association will be leading the walk in Nasketucket State Park, Mattapoisett. We will be identifying local butterfly and moth species while talking about […] Read more »

Summer Activities at the Marion Natural History Museum

Come in to the museum and pick up a free copy of Ted and Elizabeth Brainard’s children’s story book. The museum has many displays to explore as well as a massive Lego table. Admission is free, and we are open every Wednesday and Friday from 10 – 4.             Coastal Explorations – During our week-long […] Read more »

World Class Musicians in our Backyard

The musicians for the Buzzards Bay Musicfest come from around the country and, indeed, around the world. They perform in the finest concert halls, opera houses and ballet theaters while continuing to collaborate with world-class artists that make their experiences unique and profound. From the Chicago Symphony Orchestra to the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra and from […] Read more »

St. Philip’s Begins 140th Season

Since 1884 St. Philip’s Episcopal Church, next to the Town Beach in Mattapoisett, has been hosting visiting clergy each week through the summer season staring June 30 and ending September 1.             All are welcome to attend the 8:00 am and 10:00 am services which use the 1928 Book of Common Prayer. June 30 – […] Read more »

Upcoming Events at the Elizabeth Taber Library

Join us for all ages story times all summer long, every Saturday at 10:30am.             Join Elke Pierrie Loft for morning yoga on the library lawn, Tuesdays at 9:30 am. The perfect way to start your summer days.             See highlights from the year and get your questions answered at the Elizabeth Taber Library’s annual […] Read more »

Marion Social Club Portuguese Feast

The Marion Social Club located at 44 Pumping Station Road Marion is hosting a “Portuguese Feast” catered by Mike Mello. The meal will consist of Carne De Espito, grilled Linguica, Cacoila, Chicken Mozambique, Roasted Potatoes, Favas Beans, Portuguese Style Rice, Green Salad, Portuguese Rolls and assorted Portuguese Pastries. It will be held on Sunday, July […] Read more »

Mattapoisett Republican Town Committee Meeting

The Mattapoisett Republican Party invites everyone interested to join us on Thursday, June 20 from 6:00 to 8:30 pm at the Knights of Columbus, 57 Fairhaven Road, Mattapoisett. This month’s meeting will be an open discussion regarding the ongoing local and national election season. Topics to discuss will include increasing voter participation, importance of early […] Read more »

Rochester Historical Society News

There will not be a Wednesday night meeting this month. Instead, we are having a fair, new exhibit, bake sale and music. Buzzards Bay Buccaneers will provide the music. Wareham Minutemen will share colonial activities. The Rochester Boy Scouts will be leading archery and a treasure hunt. The exhibit is Past Pastimes: How we’ve entertained […] Read more »

Mattapoisett Library Summer Reading Program

The Mattapoisett Free Public Library is excited to announce the kickoff of the 2024 Summer Reading Program. This year, we are offering our annual self-led reading program for children ages 0-12 to foster a love of reading for pleasure. In addition to the reading program, we have a fantastic lineup of events and activities planned […] Read more »