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The James Webb Space Telescope

GAR Hall, 353 Country Way, Scituate

NEW DATE:  Postponed from December 18, 2023 The James Webb Space Telescope: THE INVISIBLE MADE REAL Presented by NASA Solar System Ambassador MJ Johnson In 2021, humanity successfully initiated the most ambitious, complicated and expensive telescope ever conceived, and began a new era of discovery unlike any before it. The James Webb Space Telescope (or […]

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The USS Salem – with Don DeCristofaro and the Greater Boston Paranormal Associates

GAR Hall, 353 Country Way, Scituate

Using evidential clips and personal accounts the GBPA will take us through the ship’s history and use that as a segue into the paranormal aspects of what the group does aboard Salem, including the individuals they speak to and the method used to verify their identities. A Q&A will follow the presentation. Tickets available online […]

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Lawson Tower Concert Series 2024 – St. Patrick’s Day

Lawson Tower, Behind 330 First Parish Road, Scituate

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! […]

Free

Full Moon Lawson Tower Tour – March 25

Lawson Tower, Behind 330 First Parish Road, Scituate

The Scituate Historical Society will offer “Trips To The Top” on select full moon evenings. Climb the 121 stairs to the belfry where you will look out over Scituate and take in the starry sky and bright full moon. Scituate Historical Society Trustees will be on hand to give a brief history of the tower. […]

$10

Threads Through Time – New England’s Stone Walls

GAR Hall, 353 Country Way, Scituate

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, […]

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I’m Ready! Scituate through the American Revolution

GAR Hall, 353 Country Way, Scituate

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 […]

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Lawson Tower Concert Series 2024 – Mothers’ Day

Lawson Tower, Behind 330 First Parish Road, Scituate

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! […]

Free

2024 Open House Series – May 19

TBD

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 […]

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Reading the Gravestones of Early New England

GAR Hall, 353 Country Way, Scituate

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 […]

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Lawson Tower Concert Series 2024 – 4th of July

Lawson Tower, Behind 330 First Parish Road, Scituate

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! […]

Free

2024 Open House Series – July 14

Various Locations

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 […]

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Open House & Rusty Skipper Concert at the Mann House

Mann House Museum 108 Greenfield Lane, Scituate, MA

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 […]

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