Stone walls are an iconic landscape feature of New England. Winding through miles of fields, woodlands, and roads, their presence is often taken for granted. However, a closer examination of local stone walls reveals complex and interesting stories that define our region’s history and identity. Join Jennifer Robinson, Preservation Services Manager at Historic New England, […]
The Scituate Historical Society is excited to present a REV 250 Scituate Event Over 500 Scituate men and boys fought in the American Revolution! This figure is astounding! On April 25th, phase join us for an evening with Scituate historian and author Jim Glinski to hear stories of the indomitable spirit of these men. Come […]
Come join us on the lawn of Lawson Tower as Society Chimer Lenae Badger entertains us throughout the year with Bell Concerts of celebration, inspiration and remembrance. Lenae will play a vast selection of favorites for all ages. Bring a blanket, a snack, lunch or dinner and enjoy these free concerts with family and friends! […]
Explore different sites at our Open House series! A variety of sites will be open on each date in the series. The following locations will be open for the May 19 Open House: GAR Hall Maritime & Irish Mossing Museum Bates House Lawson Tower Grist Mill Mann House ADMISSION: Members: Free - just show membership […]
Author John Hanson will give a talk on "Reading the Gravestones of Early New England" at the GAR Hall in Scituate. In this talk, Hanson will discuss the iconography and epitaphs of gravestones from Scituate and around New England and how they reveal colonial New Englanders expressing their attitudes towards life, death, and eternity. Reservations […]
Come join us on the lawn of Lawson Tower as Society Chimer Lenae Badger entertains us throughout the year with Bell Concerts of celebration, inspiration and remembrance. Lenae will play a vast selection of favorites for all ages. Bring a blanket, a snack, lunch or dinner and enjoy these free concerts with family and friends! […]
Explore different sites at our Open House series! A variety of sites will be open on each date in the series. Locations open for the July 14 Open House: Take a tour and enjoy a free Rusty Skipper concert at the Mann House. Lawson Tower Stockbridge Grist Mill NOTE: The Maritime & Irish Mossing Museum […]
Spend the afternoon with us at the Mann House, 108 Greenfield Lane during our Open House event. The Mann House will be open for tours from 1:00 PM-4:00 PM. There will also be a free (donations appreciated) concert on the grounds by the Rusty Skippers Band from 2 PM -3 PM. You may also enjoy […]
Explore different sites at our Open House series! A variety of sites will be open on each date in the series. Locations open on this date: Bates House Maritime & Irish Mossing Museum Lawson Tower Stockbridge Grist Mill Mann House ADMISSION: Members: Free - just show membership card Non-Members (per venue): Each Historic Site: $3 […]
Explore different sites at our Open House series! A variety of sites will be open on each date in the series. Locations open on this date: Bates House Maritime & Irish Mossing Museum Lawson Tower Stockbridge Grist Mill Mann House ADMISSION: Members: Free - just show membership card Non-Members (per venue): Each Historic Site: $3 […]
Come join us on the lawn of Lawson Tower as Society Chimer Lenae Badger entertains us throughout the year with Bell Concerts of celebration, inspiration and remembrance. Lenae will play a vast selection of favorites for all ages. Bring a blanket, a snack, lunch or dinner and enjoy these free concerts with family and friends! […]
The Scituate Historical Society and the Town of Scituate invite you to the relighting of Scituate Light on National Lighthouse Day. It will be a grand celebration! The program will feature the Scituate High School Brass Quartet, a Salute by the Hingham Militia, speakers, and several dignitaries presenting proclamations. The celebration will conclude with the […]