Author Archives: Linda Burke

The Wareham Historical Society invites the public to view an extensivescrapbook collection that has been generously donated by Vivian Gallerani.These scrapbooks were created by Claire McWilliams, first woman to serve onWareham’s Selectboard in the 1970s and are time capsules that … Continue reading →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →