As I’ve mentioned before, Abraham Holmes doesn’t make much mention of either Christmas or Thanksgiving. This is not surprising as the Puritan influence was strong. Christmas and Thanksgiving weren’t official national holidays until 1863. While we live in a state where the first Thanksgiving occurred in the 1620’s, the idea of a national day […] Read more »
The rafters of the Mattapoisett Museum rang with excitement when Center School’s curious and eager 1st graders visited. Welcomed by Curator Connor Gaudet, they quickly settled in their seats and were ready to learn about Mattapoisett’s past. Gaudet showed the attentive first graders two rocks to explain what an artifact was. He explained that […] Read more »
The Mattapoisett Congregational Church would like to invite the community to several special events to kick off the Advent season with the first Sunday in Advent on December 1 at 10:00 am as we light the Candle of Hope. The Holiday Fair will be held on December 7 from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm […] Read more »
The collection at the Rochester Historical Museum consists of papers, books, newspaper clippings, maps and more. It also includes more concrete items most of which have been donated by people who realize the historical significance of items in their homes or businesses. Recently, we had a visit from Albert Foster and his wife from […] Read more »
The Town of Marion is seeking professionals, amateurs, and even people who have never displayed their work before, to submit their work for the 2025 Art Exhibitions planned at the Benjamin D. Cushing Community Center at 465 Mill St. Anyone interested in displaying art for the exhibitions can contact Director Gregory by phone at […] Read more »
The Lamb of God Christian Church of Mattapoisett will be holding Adult Bible Study Classes, and GriefShare group meetings for the loss of loved ones in the Mattapoisett Free Public Library Meeting Room (Lower Level). These classes and meetings are free and open to the public. Adult Bible Study dates and times: November 26 […] Read more »
Listening to Bruce Bassett (of the SAR) talk about his genealogy search that led from his family in New Jersey to his roots in Rochester, made me curious about the various local family genealogies that have been donated to the Historical Society. The first one that I picked off the shelf was that of the […] Read more »
Mark your calendars now, and join us in Wickenden Chapel, Tabor Academy, at 4:00 pm on Sunday, December 1 for a concert entitled “Songs of Peace and Hope,” featuring selections highlighting the diversity of holiday music. Come sing along to classic carols and sway to the rhythms of Austrian and Celtic lullabies, an African Noel, […] Read more »
With a grand opening blessing by the pastor of St. Isidore Parish, Rev. Jude Thaddeus Osunkwo, a brand-new thrift shop in the former Rectory at St. Rose of Lima church on Vaughn Hill Road in Rochester has opened after months of hard work by a vibrant group of volunteers; the second such shop for the […] Read more »
The Rochester Land Trust is holding its Annual Meeting this year at George’s Pony Pasture, directly across the street from the Church Homestead at 139 Mattapoisett Road in Rochester, on Saturday November 16 at 11:00 am. We will enjoy hot apple cider and apple cider doughnuts as we gather in the newly renovated old foundation […] Read more »