Author Archives: Linda Burke

A Presentation by Historian Michael J. Maddigan Monday, November 18, 2019, at 7 p.m. Methodist Meeting House, 495 Main Street, Wareham In 1877 Victorian-era Spiritualists who believed in communication with the dead held a camp meeting on the shore of … Continue reading →

The Wareham Historical Society invites the public to an exhibit and film event celebrating the 200th Anniversary of the Tremont Nail Company.  Documents, artifacts, photographs, and other items will be on display.  A WCTV 45-minute documentary film on the oldest … Continue reading →

Monday, September 16, 2019 at 7 p.m. Methodist Meeting House, 495 Main St., Wareham, MA  02571 Admission:  Members- free, Non-members $2.00 The Fairbanks House in Dedham is the oldest house in Massachusetts It is plain–almost primitive. It has never had running water, … Continue reading →

Monday, August 19, 2019 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. 495 Main Street, Wareham Methodist Meeting House (now air-conditioned!) The Wareham Historical Society proudly presents Grace Morrison in concert! She is a Pop, Folk, Roots and Country artist who will entertain … Continue reading →

Wareham has plenty of history. . . Wareham, England that is! Join the Wareham Historical Society on Monday, June 24th at 7 pm to hear “A Potted History of Wareham, Dorset, England” presented by Jon Wright. Mr. Wright is an expert … Continue reading →

On Thursday, the Fourth of July, The Wareham Historical Society will hold its 43rd Fourth of July Antique and Craft Faire. The event runs from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., rain or shine. Antique dealers will be on the Town … Continue reading →