Scituate Historical Society

In 2021, humanity successfully initiated the most ambitious, complicated and expensive telescope ever conceived, and began a new era of discovery unlike any before it. The James Webb Space Telescope (or JWST) has begun returning images to us that stretch the limits of our very understanding — so what exactly has this incredible scientific instrument […]

The Scituate Historical Society will offer “Trips To The Top” on select full moon evenings. Climb the 121 stairs to the belfry where you will look out over Scituate and take in the starry sky and bright full moon. Scituate Historical Society Trustees will be on hand to give a brief history of the tower and […]

Presented by NASA Solar System Ambassador MJ Johnson – In 2021, humanity successfully initiated the most ambitious, complicated and expensive telescope ever conceived, and began a new era of discovery unlike any before it. The James Webb Space Telescope (or JWST) has begun returning images to us that stretch the limits of our very understanding — […]

The USS Salem and Don DeCristofaro and the Greater Boston Paranormal Associates – Using evidential clips and personal accounts the GBPA will take us through the ship’s history and use that as a segue into the paranormal aspects of what the group does aboard Salem, including the individuals they speak to and the method used […]

Final Exam for Scituate Townies with Mat Brown and Will Candler – Join the fun as we play for Bragging Rights and Great Prizes when local historian and former Scituate High School teacher Mat Brown and educator Will Candler host this exciting evening of trivia featuring historical facts, newsworthy events and local lure every true townie […]

The Scituate Historical Society will offer “Trips To The Top” on select full moon evenings. Climb the 121 stairs to the belfry where you will look out over Scituate and take in the starry sky and bright full moon. Scituate Historical Society Trustees will be on hand to give a brief history of the tower. Members of the […]

Stone walls are an iconic landscape feature of New England. Winding through miles of fields, woodlands, and roads, their presence is often taken for granted. However, a closer examination of local stone walls reveals complex and interesting stories that define our region’s history and identity. Join Jennifer Robinson, Preservation Services Manager at Historic New England, […]

The Scituate Historical Society will offer “Trips To The Top” on select full moon evenings. Climb the 121 stairs to the belfry where you will look out over Scituate and take in the starry sky and bright full moon. Scituate Historical Society Trustees will be on hand to give a brief history of the tower. Members of the […]