Category Archives: Upcoming Events

Sea Chanty Chorus and Ice Cream Social

Posted on August 18, 2026 by Linda Burke

The Wareham Historical Society August program will be held on Saturday, August 29, 2026 at 3 p.m. when we proudly host our special guests, The Butler Flats Chowder and Sea Chanty Society! WHAT:  Sea Chanty Chorus and our Annual Ice Cream Social … Continue reading →

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Special Speaker Program: Scott Ridley

Posted on July 28, 2026 by Linda Burke

WHAT: Special Speaker Program by Scott Ridley, author of “Morning of Fire,” biography of Captain John Kendrick.  WHEN:  Wednesday,  July 29, 2026   6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. WHERE: Wareham Free Library   59 Marion Road, Wareham, MA ADMISSION: FREE

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Antique Faire July 4

Posted on June 6, 2026 by Linda Burke

The Wareham Historical Society invites the public to our 48h Annual Antique Faire on July 4, 2026 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. This is our major fundraiser to cover our expenses and programs for the year. Antiques will be at … Continue reading →

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Celebrating America’s 250th Anniversary and Wareham’s History

Posted on January 12, 2026 by Linda Burke

Monday, January 19, 2026 at 7 P.M. The Wareham Historical Society will proudly present a program Monday, January 19, 2026 at 7 p.m. at the Methodist Meeting House, 495 Main St., Wareham, MA celebrating America’s 250th Anniversary and Wareham’s history. … Continue reading →

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Claire McWilliams’ Scrapbook Collection

Posted on November 10, 2025 by Linda Burke

WHEN:  Monday, November 17, 2025 at 7 P.M. WHERE:  Methodist Meeting House, 495 Main Street, Wareham, MA  ADMISSION:  WHS Members are FREE, Non-Members $2.00 The Wareham Historical Society invites the public to view a display of amazing Scrapbooks by Claire … Continue reading →

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The Disappearing Screen House

Posted on October 14, 2025 by Linda Burke

Public Speaker Program by Mack Phinney about “The Disappearing Screen House” When: Monday, October 20, 2025, at 7 p.m. Where:  Methodist Meeting House, 495 Main St., Wareham, MA  02571 The Wareham Historical Society invites the public to a speaker program … Continue reading →

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Public Program by Tim Martin, Falmouth Genealogical Society President

Posted on September 7, 2025 by Linda Burke

The Wareham Historical Society will proudly host a program by Tim Martin, Falmouth Genealogical Society President, about an 1873 ship, the W. H. Besse, owned by Wm. H. Besse of New Bedford, a relative of Wareham’s Captain Alden Besse (Besse … Continue reading →

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Join us for an Ice Cream Social

Posted on August 15, 2025 by Linda Burke

WHO: The Wareham Historical SocietyWHAT: Public Invitation to an Ice Cream SocialWHEN: Monday, August, 18, 2025 at 7 p.m.WHERE: Methodist Meeting House495 Main StreetWareham, MA 02571ADMISSION: $5.00 Includes Ice Cream and Refreshments The Wareham Historical Society invites the public to … Continue reading →

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286th Anniversary Celebration

Posted on July 19, 2025 by Linda Burke

The Massachusetts Historical Commission lists our date of incorporation as July 1739. We will share some of Wareham’s history with handouts, displays and photos! We will also pay tribute to our amazing volunteers!  Come celebrate with cake and refreshments! WHEN:  … Continue reading →

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250th Anniversary of the Beginning of the American Revolution

Posted on April 15, 2025 by Linda Burke

Monday, April 21,2025 at 7 p.m. Methodist Meeting House, 495 Main Street, Wareham The Wareham Historical Society will proudly present a program celebrating America’s 250th Anniversary of the beginning of the American Revolution. The American Revolution began with the first shots … Continue reading →

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