The Wareham Historical Society

06/03/2026

05/25/2026

Wareham 2026 Memorial Day:
Six stops today honoring our Veterans who have passed away. Respect and thank you to Everyone who made this tribute possible.

05/24/2026

Please join The Wareham Community tomorrow at one or all the locations listed here in honoring our Veterans, who gave their full measure of service to our country.
This schedule of information is brought to you by The Wareham Veterans Council.

05/23/2026

Wareham's Memorial Day Tribute to those who gave their full measure of service to our country. Hope to see you Monday, May 25, 2026.
Tap on the picture for more info. ❤️

05/14/2026

Wareham Historical Society Public Program: Memorial Day Tribute
Monday, May 18, 2026- 7 p.m.
Union Chapel, 495 Main Street, Wareham

Please bring a photo/photos of your veteran to display and tell us about the veteran/s you honor.

Refreshments will be served after the program.
Admission: FREE to WHS Members
Non- Members $2.00

We look forward to seeing you!
For more information call 508-295-8578.

05/08/2026

Happy Mothers Day to All Our Treasured Family and Friends!

04/19/2026

WHO:
Wareham Historical Society Public Program:

WHAT: "Celebrating Two of Wareham's Revolutionary War Heroes"

WHEN:
Monday, April 20, 2026
7 P.M.

WHERE:
Methodist Meeting House
495 Main St., Wareham, MA 02571

ADMISSION: Members are FREE
Non-Members $2.00

Refreshments will be served after the program. We look forward to seeing you!
For more information call 508-295-8578.

04/03/2026

On this day, April 3, 1776, the Continental Congress authorized privateers—privately owned ships granted permission to capture British vessels. Armed with “letters of marque,” these ships operated in a gray area between navy and piracy, targeting British trade and supply lines.

Privateers captured hundreds of British ships during the Revolutionary War, disrupting supply chains and bringing valuable cargo back to American ports. For many crews, the mission blended patriotism with opportunity; success meant both aiding the cause and sharing in the profits.