Sippican Historical and Preservation Society

Using the excellent resources of the SHPS collections, we can offer an impressive menu of entertaining and informative programs for the enjoyment and edification of Marion’s children and adults, as well as those in surrounding communities.

2007

June – “Treasures of New Bedford Glass” with Kirk Nelson (click here)

February - John Root Music Program - Popular Music of the Gaslight Era (click here)

2006

January - David Pierce’s Classic Film Presentation (click here)

June - Annual meeting and lecture, “History of ‘The Moorings’, the Converse Family estate, by Frank McNamee. (click here)

Dedication of H. Peter Converse Room at SHPS (click here)

Summer English documentary Film made on “Mary Celeste”

May 2006 Newsletter

August - Marion Antiques Show (click here)

2005

July - Ghost Ship book signing with author Brian Hicks

August - Marion Antiques Show & Heirloom Discovery Day (click here)

November - Guided tour of Island Wharf Project

(click here) Island Wharf Project

(click here) Project slide show

December - Christmas Stroll

2004

March - American Victorian Dining Habits at the Properly Laid Dinner Table by “Guppy” Ford (click here)

June - Annual Meeting

July - CBS TV program with Anthony Mason on Mary Celeste

from left - Anthony Mason, CBS Correspondent; Pete Smith, SHPS Curator

August - Marion Antiques Show (click here)

December - Christmas Stroll

2003

Maritime History of Marion, by Judith W. Rosbe

Postcards, by Pete Smith

2002

Marion, Mass, The Jewel of Buzzards Bay: Images of a Colorful Coastal Community 1852-2002, by Ed Gordon (click here)

Walking Tours:

From Glory Days of the Coastal Schooner to the Introduction of the Railroad: Marion's Old Landing and Old Depot areas: First Sight of the Village, by Ed Gordon. Printed self-guided brochures are available at the SHPS office or via mail P.O. Box 541, Marion, MA 02738, or via phone at (508) 748-1116

Wharves, Wood Shingles & Whaling Captains--Sippican Village from the 17th to the early 20th century, by Ed Gordon. Printed self-guided brochures are available at the SHPS office or via mail P.O. Box 541, Marion, MA 02738, or via phone at (508) 748-1116

Marion Architecture and History, by Will Saltonstall

Seth Mendell Lecture on Marion Salt Works

Children’s Programs

2004

Spring Children’s program on “Mary Celeste” by Pete Smith (click)

2002

Children’s Program: “Marion Architecture and History”. Architect Will Saltonstall and Laura Dadagian O-Rourke told stories and played guessing games about Marion Buildings. The examined scale models of several historic homes, and then used them, or photographs to draw their favorite Marion building. The drawings were displayed at this year’s Antiques Show.

2001

Children’s Program: “Wampanoag Pottery” Artist Lisa Baltz and Laura Dadagian-O’Rouke presented a lively program of history, story telling, demonstrations and hands-on potmaking.