Category Archives: Upcoming Events

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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Antique Faire July 4

Posted on April 20, 2024 by Linda Burke

The Wareham Historical Society invites the public to our 46th Annual Antique Faire on July 4, 2024 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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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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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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Invitation to View Scrapbook Collections

Posted on October 15, 2023 by 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 →

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Ice Cream Social

Posted on August 19, 2023 by Linda Burke

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

Posted on July 11, 2023 by Linda Burke

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

Posted on June 4, 2023 by Linda Burke

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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