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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...

Feb 28, 20222 min read

Oil, Ice, and Bone; Arctic Whaler Nathanial Ransom by Helen Frink - Zoom Lecture

Just in case you missed the Zoom presentation on February 16, with Helen Frink, you can watch it here! In 1860 fourteen-year-old...

Nov 3, 20214 min read

The Circle of Life

"November is Native American Heritage Month. What started at the turn of the century as an effort to gain a day of recognition for the...

May 25, 20216 min read

The Bark Wanderer

This article first appeared in the Spring, 2013 issue of the Crow's Nest, written by Seth Mendell. Launched from the shipyard of J. H....

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Apr 15, 20213 min read

Mattapoisett's Son Perished on Titanic

One hundred nine years ago today the world reacted in horror as news of the sinking of the Titanic spread. The RMS Titanic was carrying...