Author Archives: Linda Burke

Ice Cream Social

The Wareham Historical Society cordially invites you to our annual WHS Ice Cream Social! This year we will proudly host Tom and Sheila Monaghan, who will lead us in a sing a long program of classic American historic tunes from … Continue reading

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About William Minot

The Wareham Historical Society invites the public to a program about William Minot Forest. Learn about the history of our Wareham town forest, the Minot family, and the new trails dedicated to people who worked to preserve our natural resources. … Continue reading

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Floral Designer Displays

The Wareham Historical Society, in partnership with The Wareham Garden Club, will host designer floral displays in the historic Fearing Tavern on Saturday, June 10, and Sunday, June 11.  The Fearing, located at 11 Elm Street, Wareham will be open from … Continue reading

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Floral Designer Displays

The Wareham Historical Society, in partnership with The Wareham Garden Club, will host designer floral displays in the historic Fearing Tavern on Saturday, June 10, and Sunday, June 11.  The Fearing, located at 11 Elm Street, Wareham will be open from … Continue reading

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Honoring Mothers’ and Grandmothers’ Treasured Handcrafts

The Wareham Historical Society cordially invites the public to a Mothers’ Day Tribute Program. We respectfully ask you to share and tell about treasured hand-made items on Monday, May 15, 2023 at 7 p.m. at the Methodist Meeting House, 495 … Continue reading

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A Trip to Wareham, England, Presentation by Claire Smith

Monday, March 20, 2023, at 7 p.m. Methodist Meeting House495 Main St., Wareham, MA  02571 Former Town Moderator Claire Smith, who served as Wareham’s “Goodwill Ambassador” for the town, will present an overview of the trip she and her husband … Continue reading

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Social Harmony Lodge 200th Anniversary Celebration

Monday, February 20, 2023 at 7 p.m. WHERE:  Methodist Meeting House, 495 Main Street, Wareham, MA  02571 The Wareham Historical Society cordially invites the public to a celebration of the 200th Anniversary of the Social Harmony Lodge.  Mark Tower will give … Continue reading

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History of 1950s Era Wareham Downtown Main Street – PROGRAM CANCELLED

THIS PROGRAM IS CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER. Watch for a new date! The Wareham Historical Society presents a program about the history of Wareham Downtown Main Street in the 1950s.  The Wareham Village Association took part in an amazing display … Continue reading

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Holiday Craft Faire

Saturday, November 12, 20229 a.m. – 2 p.m. Methodist Meeting House, 495 Main Street, Wareham Do your holiday shopping with gifts made by local artisans.  There will be a beautiful variety of handmade crafts that will make your gifts appreciated … Continue reading

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Wareham Historical Lore and The Paranormal

Interest in the paranormal led Damian Sutkus and his team to request the opportunity to research and investigate the Wareham Historical Society’s five buildings over the course of five weeks during this past August.  He will present a program on … Continue reading

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