Sippican Historical and Preservation Society

The Sippican Historical and Preservation Society will use a portion of this year's Marion Antiques Show proceeds to chronicle Marion's rich and interesting past by publishing a book entitled A Marion Postcard History.
Marion was incorporated in 1852 and soon became one of the loveliest seaside towns on Buzzards Bay. As people flocked to her shores, she quickly became a destination of the "rich and famous". By 1893 the tourist trade was in full swing. Over 150 years later, Marion has a rich legacy of charming cottages, beautiful estates and interesting people.

This informative book on Marion's impressive history by Sippican Historical and Preservation Society curator, Pete Smith and local postcard collectors Ann Washburn and Daniel MacKinnon. The 160 page soft cover book will span the years 1900 through 1950. Some highlights of the thirteen chapter book will be Hotel Sippican, Tabor Academy, Hurricanes and much more.

This is the 15th anniversary for the much celebrated Marion Antiques Show. It has become one of the most important summer events on the South Coast, especially the gala preview party on Friday evening. There are usually over 500 people who attend this opening party with great hors d' oeuvres and raw bar. It also provides an opportunity to purchase the fine
antiques offered by the sixty plus antique dealers who come from all over the US and Great Britain.

The Sippican Historical and Preservation Society has used the funds raised in previous years to complete numerous preservation and beautification projects in the town of Marion. Some of these include purchasing and renovating the US post Office building, restoring the Dr. Ellis House which is the headquarters for the Sippican Historical and Preservation Society, constructing a lovely Memorial Garden, managing the Island Wharf project,
including paving the parking lot donating trees to the Marion Tree Committee to beautify the Route 6 area of town, implementing an extensive archival data base and connecting with the Elizabeth Tabor Library and lastly purchasing and renovating the Brown Pharmacy building.

These are just a few of the numerous projects the Sippican Historical and Preservation Society has completed with its efforts to preserve Marion's historic character. Please try to attend this year's Marion Antiques Show which opens August 14th, 5:30pm to 8:30pm at Tabor Academy with the gala preview party. Tickets are $55 in advance or $60 at the door and can be purchased at the Sippican Historical and Preservation Society, the
Bookstall, Marion Antique Shop and China Trader Antiques or by calling 508-748-1116. The show will run Saturday from 10am to 5pm and Sunday 11am to 4pm. Admission is $8.

Come and enjoy the fine antiques and experience the charm of historic Marion.

Click Here to download our 2006 flyer!

The Sippican Historical and Preservation Society’s primary fundraising benefit is the Marion Antiques Show held each August at Tabor Academy in Marion. Now in its 15th year, the Show has widespread reputation as an outstanding showcase of fine antiques.

The 2006 14th annual Marion Antiques Show held at Tabor Academy was once again a true success. Our thanks go to the patrons, corporate sponsors, committee members, valued dealers and attendees. The event was kicked off with our Preview Party featuring a raw bar and a sumptuous array of appetizers as well as the opportunity to preview the dealers' wares. The show wrapped up on Sunday with expert appraisers on hand to appraise patron's "treasures" at Heirloom Discovery Day.

Tickets are available.

You may view a slide show from our 2005 show by clicking here:

Special Events

Preview Party

Date: Will be the Friday, August 15th. 5:30pm - 8:30pm

Join us for splendid fare, browsing and buying, at the annual Marion Antiques Show Preview Party.

Admission: Tickets may be purchased at the Bookstall, Marion Antiques, China Trader, or by calling 508-748-1116.

Heirloom Discovery Day

Heirloom Discovery Day is one of the most popular events during the Marion Antiques Show weekend. A panel of experts chosen from among the Show’s 70+ exhibitors are on-hand to evaluate your favorite treasures.

In past years, some great treasures have surfaced here, including:

An early 19th century whaling log detailing a whaling voyage to the South Pacific by a New Bedford vessel with beautiful drawings drawn on the borders. Valued at $20,000.

An important miniature portrait on ivory by American folk art painter, Mrs. Moses Russell, which later sold for $24,000. The owner of this miniature piece had it hanging in her kitchen!

Stay tuned for the time and location of this year’s Heirloom Discovery Day!