Author Archives: Linda Burke

Jeanette Hopkins, New York/Onset Vaudeville Star- presentation by Claire Smith

Posted on April 26, 2017 by Linda Burke

Monday, May 15, 2017 7 p.m. Methodist Meeting House 495 Main Street, Wareham, MA. As a young child, Jeanette B. Hopkins and her sister played the mandolin and sang on stage, performing in New York City.  Eventually, as Vaudeville began to … Continue reading →

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Historical societies sponsor author talk at Mattapoisett Library

Posted on March 27, 2017 by Linda Burke

On Sunday, April 9, at 2 pm, author and historian Stephen Puleo will talk about his latest book American Treasures at Mattapoisett Free Public Library, 7 Barstow St, Mattapoisett. American Treasures is the story of the U.S. government’s secret efforts … Continue reading →

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Upcoming Event: America and Japan – Historic Local Connections

Posted on March 2, 2017 by Linda Burke

A Special Symposium Hosted by the Wareham Historical Society at the New Bedford Whaling Museum Thursday, March 16, 2017 7 P.M. Admission is Free Mr. Scott Ridley, from Harwich, MA, is the author of Morning of Fire, Captain John Kendrick’s biography. Mr. Ridley will discuss Captain … Continue reading →

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Trip to Kushimoto, Japan

Posted on January 10, 2017 by Linda Burke

When:  Monday, January 16, 2017 at 7 p.m.              Where:  Methodist Meeting House, 495 Main St., Wareham, MA  02571 Angela M. Dunham, President of the Wareham Historical Society, invites the public to a presentation about … Continue reading →

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Walk Down Memory Lane

Posted on October 13, 2016 by Linda Burke

When: Monday, October 17, 2016, at 7 p.m. Where: Methodist Meeting House 495 Main St. Wareham, MA 02571 The Wareham Historical Society invites the public to our “Walk Down Memory Lane”. Come and share neighborhood memories of years ago. Wareham has many … Continue reading →

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Coming Up: Christmas Craft Faire

Posted on September 12, 2016 by Linda Burke

Special Event: Fundraiser Christmas Craft Faire in the Methodist Meeting House and the Wareham Garden Club will host “Gateway to the Holidays” in the Fearing Tavern November 12, 2016 9 a.m.– 2 p.m.

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Capt. John Kendrick Day June 18

Posted on May 31, 2016 by Linda Burke

Reception and Open House June 18, 2016 from 1 – 4 p.m. 100 Main St., directly across from Besse Park Meet Scott Ridley, author of Morning of Fire, who will present recently discovered information about Captain Kendrick’s 1791 arrival in Japan. Kendrick … Continue reading →

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Our Year In Review

Posted on May 23, 2016 by Linda Burke

Here are some photos from programs presented by the Wareham Historical Society over the past year.

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History of Quilting

Posted on March 16, 2016 by Linda Burke

Monday, March 21, 2016, 7 P.M. Methodist Meeting House 495 Main St. Wareham, MA 02571 The Wareham Historical Society invites the public to a program on the history of quilting on Monday, March 21, 2016, 7 p.m. at the Methodist Meeting House, … Continue reading →

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Oakdale Village Presentation

Posted on January 12, 2016 by Linda Burke

January 18, 2016, 7 p.m. Methodist Meeting House 495 Main Street Wareham, MA 02571 The Wareham Historical Society cordially invites the public to a historical presentation about Oakdale Village. This program will be drawn from the experiences and recollections of residents of Oakdale. … Continue reading →

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