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Mar 22, 20232 min read

Recording: The Pirate's Wife: The Remarkable True Story of Sarah Kidd by Daphne Palmer Geanacopoulos

On March 16, 2023, author Dr. Daphne Palmer Geanacopoulos gave a virtual lecture on her latest book, The Pirate’s Wife: The Remarkable...

Jan 2, 20239 min read

124 Years Ago - Henry H. Rogers, the Donor, Makes an Address at the Dedication of Center School

New Bedford Mercury, January 4, 1898 Mattapoisett was filled with rejoicing yesterday because of its new school building, the gift of...

Nov 22, 20221 min read

Traditional New England Recipes for the Holidays

We have scoured the recipe books in our collection to bring you a collection of traditional recipes for you to try out this year at your...

Oct 31, 20229 min read

The History of the Mattapoisett Halloween Parade

This Halloween, children and adults of all ages will gather in front of Center School in Mattapoisett to participate in what has become a...