As
most of you know, this year marks the 150th anniversary of
Mattapoisett’s separation from the town of Rochester. To celebrate this
significant milestone, an Anniversary Committee was formed over a year ago. This
committee and its many sub-committees have put together a calendar of events
starting with a Birthday Party for the Town at 2 p.m. on May 20th at
the Town Hall. On this date in 1857 the Great and General Court of Plymouth
actually signed the document officially separating Mattapoisett from Rochester.
Streets will be blocked off and dignitaries from State Senators to Town
Officials will be present.
The
main celebration will take place the week of August 4th through 11th, with
events planned for each day. The kickoff will be a Town parade on Saturday,
featuring marching bands, groups, floats and motorized vehicles. There will be
picnics, luncheons, dinners, lectures, concerts, games, historic walks, boat
races, harbor tours and a closing flag ceremony.
As
summer approaches there will be many items for sale such as: shirts, caps,
bumper stickers, pamphlets, programs, books and posters. If anyone is interested
in helping out by working one of the many committees, please attend the monthly
meetings - held the third Thursday of every month at the American Legion Hall,
at 7 p.m.
Events sponsored by the Mattapoisett Historical Society:
Cemetery Walk
Monday, August 6 at 10:00am at Cushing
Cemetery
Curator Bette Roberts will be your expert guide as you learn about our town ship
building history through viewing tombstones of famous ship builders and yard
owners.
Historic
Shipyard Walk
Monday, August 6 at 7:30pm
Cemetery Walk
Sunday, June 3 at 2:00pm at Hammond Cemetery
Curator Bette Roberts will be your expert guide as you learn about our town ship
building history through viewing tombstones of famous ship builders and yard
owners.
Down to the Sea in Ships Movie
Thursday, August 9 at the Museum
Movie to be shown at 1:00pm, 4:00pm and 6:00pm
Historic
Town Walk - Buildings within the Village
Friday, August 10 at 2:00pm