Author Archives: Linda Burke

Christmas Celebration Dinner

Posted on December 3, 2024 by Linda Burke

WAREHAM HISTORICAL SOCIETY CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION DINNER DECEMBER 14, 2024  (Saturday) Old Methodist Meeting House, 495 Main Street, Wareham 4:30 PM         SOCIAL HOUR 5:00  PM        DINNER MENU TOSSED GARDEN SALAD DINNER ROLLS AND BUTTER YANKEE POT ROAST MASHED POTATOS GREEN BEANS … Continue reading →

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Presentation by John C. Decas

Posted on November 12, 2024 by Linda Burke

Methodist Meeting House, 495 Main Street, Wareham, MA 02571 Monday, November 18, 2024 @ 7 p.m. The Wareham Historical Society will proudly host a public speaker program by John C. Decas on Monday, November 18, 2024 at 7 p.m. at … Continue reading →

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Public Program about Beetle Cat Boats

Posted on October 18, 2024 by Linda Burke

With Bill Womack, President of Beetle Cat Boats, Inc. Monday, October 21, 2024 at 7 p.m. Methodist Meeting House, 495 Main St., Wareham, MA  02571 Calling all Sailors, The Wareham Historical Society invites the public to a presentation by Bill … Continue reading →

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The Captain John Kendrick Maritime Museum

Posted on September 10, 2024 by Linda Burke

Angela M Dunham will present The Captain John Kendrick legacy and his significance in local, national and international history. The Wareham Historical Society invites the public to hear a report on the six-year journey for the rehabilitation of this 1775 … Continue reading →

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Grace Morrison In Concert

Posted on August 13, 2024 by Linda Burke

Please join us for a public concert program by Grace Morrison! Our annual Ice Cream Social will follow after the concert. What: Concert by nationally known singer-songwriter, Grace Morrison Where: Methodist Meeting House, 495 Main Street, Wareham, MA When: Monday, … Continue reading →

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WHS Scholarship Available

Posted on April 18, 2024 by Linda Burke

The Wareham Historical Society, Inc. is planning to award a scholarship in the summer/fall of 2024 to a student graduating from Wareham High School in 2024 who will pursue a degree in education. The amount will be determined at the … Continue reading →

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Program: Toy Fads of the Past

Posted on April 12, 2024 by Linda Burke

The Wareham Historical Society invites you to a public program to share favorite childhood toys and memories of toy fads of the past. There will be a display of antique toys and we hope you will help us to identify … Continue reading →

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About Capt. Paul Cuffe

Posted on March 11, 2024 by Linda Burke

Join us on Monday, March 18th at 7:00 pm to hear from Mr. Patrick Nobrega, Director of the Captain Paul Cuffe Center for Inclusion at Massachusetts Maritime Academy. Patrick will speak about honoring local historical figure Captain Paul Cuffe through … Continue reading →

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Sing-Along with Scarlett O’Hara and Rhett Butler

Posted on February 16, 2024 by Linda Burke

Tom and Sheila Monaghan will be dressed as Scarlett O’Hara and Rhett Butler and entertain with harmony, humor and history. Where:  Methodist Meeting House, 495 Main Street, Wareham, MA  02571 When:  Monday, February 19, 2024 at 7 p.m. Admission:  Wareham Historical Society Members: … Continue reading →

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Belmira Nunes Lopes, A Wareham Trailblazer

Posted on January 17, 2024 by Linda Burke
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