The Wareham Historical Society

09/03/2026

It is with profound sadness that I announce Kitty Rounsville has passed away. She was an amazing woman of integrity and courage, who was just shy of her 103rd birthday. Kitty was an icon at The Wareham Historical Society's Fearing Tavern Museum, giving tours and educating hundreds of people over the years. She was a dear friend to all fortunate to have known her and will be dearly missed. The Wareham Historical Society sends our deepest condolences to her family.

08/30/2026

The Wareham Historical Society sincerely thanks the Butler Flats Chowder and Sea Chanty Singing Society for a wonderful afternoon of music and ice cream sundaes!
Thank you so much to our 5 servers for a full house of smiling, happy people!!

08/30/2026

The Wareham Historical Society proudly announces that The Captain John Kendrick Maritime Museum is now open for guided tours every Sunday from 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
New research exhibits have been installed by Scott Ridley, author of "Morning of Fire ", the biography of Captain Kendrick!
Come see what's under the roof!!
We look forward to seeing you!

08/29/2026

The Fearing Tavern is closed for tours today, Saturday, August 29. 2026.

The Fearing Tavern will be open for tours by appointment only through September 2026.

WHAT:The Wareham Historical Society is hosting a concert by The Butler Flats Chowder and Chantey Singing Society and our Annual Ice Cream Social today at 3 p.m.!

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

ADMISSION: Adults $5.00 at the door
Children under 12 are FREE

We look forward to seeing you!

Angela Dunham, WHS president

08/28/2026

08/18/2026

The Wareham Historical Society's August program will be held on Saturday, August 29, 2026 at 3 p.m., when we proudly host our special guests, The Butler Flats Chowder and Chanty Singing Society!

WHAT: Sea Chantey Chorus and our Annual Ice Cream Social

WHEN: Saturday, August 29, 2026
3 p.m.

WHERE: Methodist Meeting House
495 Main Street
Wareham, MA 02571

ADMISSION: $5.00 Payable at the door.
Children under 12 are FREE Admission.

Please join us as we close out the summer season with wonderful SEA CHANTEY MUSIC and DELICIOUS ICE CREAM!

For more information call Angela M. Dunham at 508-295-8578.

08/15/2026

The Wareham Historical Society recently hosted special guests from Japan at The Captain John Kendrick Maritime Museum! Hayato Sakurai and his family viewed the new exhibits installed
by Mr. Scott Ridley, author of "Morning of Fire ", the biography of Revolutionary War Privateer, Captain John Kendrick. Hayato Sakurai is an associate curator at The New Bedford Whaling Museum.