The Mattapoisett Historical Society, Inc. is a non-profit organization established to foster and maintain interest in the history of the town and the region of which it is a part, and to encourage educational and cultural activities. 

HOURS OF OPERATION:
Summer 2007 hours: July 2 - August 31, Wednesday - Saturday 1:00-4:00pm
The Museum & Carriage House is open to the public during July and August, Wednesday - Saturday, 1:00PM - 4:00 PM. 
Admission - $ 3.00 / Adult, Children ( 6-16) / $ 1.00,  Children under 6 years of age, free.
Group Tours and special visits by appointment.
Historical Society Members and guests have free admission to the Museum and its programs.
Fall & Winter Hours: Museum Curator will be available Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday 9:00 - 12:00

CONTACT INFORMATION:
Mattapoisett Historical Society
5 Church Street  - Box 535
Mattapoisett, MA  02739-0535
Phone: 508-758-2844
E-Mail Address: Mattapoisett.museum@verizon.net

MANAGEMENT &  BOARD OF DIRECTORS (FY 2006 - 2007)
PRESIDENT:                Seth Mendell
VICE PRESIDENT:         Katherine Gaudet
SECRETARY:               Jennifer McIntire
TREASURER:               Mary Beth Morse
CURATOR:                  Bette Roberts
MEMBERS-AT-LARGE:  Nate Bekemeier
                                  Donald Farwell
                                  Lisa Hill
                                  Eloise Ricciardelli
                                  Tom Tucker

  COLLECTION POLICIES:
a.    The Mattapoisett Historical Society shall, through donations or          
       purchases, actively collect artifacts which illustrate the settlement,
       history and growth of the town of Mattapoisett.
b.    Objects and materials collected must be historically significant and
       relevant to the stated purpose of the Society as set forth in the By-Laws.
c.    Objects and materials must be dated, identified, catalogued and fully
       documented to the fullest extent as soon as possible after receipt of
       same. 

ACQUISITION POLICIES:
It is the policy of the Mattapoisett Historical Society to Collect:
1.    Objects created, used and/or produced in the town or similar to objects
       known to have been created and/or used in town.
2.    Material which deals with Mattapoisett, its people, its history, in
       particular and that of the surrounding area.
3.    Objects, including tools and equipment which are typical examples of
       their kind, thereby serving to illustrate or document lifestyles, customs,
       occupations or trades of the people of Mattapoisett at various time
       periods.

DEACCESSION:
This is the permanent removal of an object from the collection.  Objects     removed must either have no local historical value in the manufacture,     
origin, or use; or must be in such poor condition that they can no longer be   exhibited or be available for study.

The Society will deaccess by sale or auction anonymously unless otherwise   mandated by the Board of Directors.  Proceeds from the sale of  
deaccessed items shall go into the Society's funds to be used for  
acquisitions, conservation of objects or special needs related to the  
collection.

Deaccessions are recommended by the Curator.  No deaccession shall take 
place without thorough investigation by any titles or other extenuating
circumstances.

LOAN POLICIES:
Outgoing Loans: The Board of Directors shall approve all loans of objects to other institutions.  The condition of the object and environmental conditions of the borrowing institution are to be taken into consideration.

The borrower must provide insurance suitable to the Board of Directors.  Objects not owned outright  by the Society are not loaned without permission of the the owners.