Every fall, just in time for Halloween, Old Rochester’s Ceramic I students embark on a captivating investigation of masks, as tools of transformation and cultural significance. Students researched selected masks from a diverse range of global masking traditions, studying symbolism and contextual rituals and/or celebrations before reinterpreting them through ceramic artistry. Each mask became […] Read more »
Mattapoisett Cultural Council has announced the award of 28 grants totaling $20,800 for arts, humanities and science programs in and around Mattapoisett in 2024. Grant recipients include Friends of Old Rochester Drama, Mattapoisett Free Public Library, Mattapoisett Historical Society, Mattapoisett Land Trust, Mattapoisett Lions Club and Mattapoisett Recreation. A complete list of recipients can […] Read more »
A Homeschool Christian Cooperative will open its doors in Rochester in September, for Grades K-8. Rochester Christian Learning Center is a ministry of the First Congregational Church of Rochester and will open three days per week on the property of the church, located in the center of Rochester. To inquire, please email RochesterChristianLC@gmail.com Read more »
When colonial towns were being settled, there was much work to do. One of the first jobs was the building of a “cattle pound”. The creation of one signaled that a village had been established. Pounds were particularly important because of the damage caused to crops by roaming animals. While today we think “dog” […] Read more »
The Mattapoisett Historical Commission has contracted with a Preservation Consultant to complete a multiphase community-wide inventory of its historic and cultural resources. Holy Ghost Grounds has been identified as a priority resource due to its significance in the history and development of the Town of Mattapoisett. The Commission is looking for information and old […] Read more »
Old Rochester Regional Superintendent of Schools Mike Nelson recognized the Volunteers at Sippican Elementary (V.A.S.E.) organization for their ongoing support of student learning and programming. V.A.S.E.’s primary objectives are to provide Sippican students with enrichment beyond the classroom environment and to support teachers and staff. “In my 22 years as a school administrator, I […] Read more »
The Rochester Cultural Council (RCC) is excited to announce that we have awarded $6470 in grant funds to support 17 projects in 2024. Grants ranged from $150 to $850 and were awarded in the categories of arts, sciences and humanities. Emphasis was placed on funding programs that benefited Rochester residents and are to be held […] Read more »
Hello from the Library. Book (re)Marks is back for 2024, offering up all the info you need about books, what’s happening at the Library, and more. February is a short month, but there’s still lots of things happening at the Library The COA Bookclub will meet at 1 pm Tuesday February 20 to discuss […] Read more »
As mentioned before, many roads and intersections in town hold the names of Rochester families. In the current museum exhibit, we have a map of Israel Cowen’s land. He was the first Cowen to build a house at the intersection of Neck and Burgess Roads. Israel built his house sometime around 1810 at what […] Read more »
February is when we all start to think of spring and a new season. We will be resuming meetings for the Historical Society beginning in April. Our meetings are the 3rd Wednesday of each month and begin at 7:00 pm and are open to all. However, we are always looking for new members. There are […] Read more »