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5 things to do when visiting Scituate Visit a lighthouse, hit the beach, eat fresh seafood, and more. By: Kristi Palma September 12, 2023 The quaint coastal town of Scituate, located halfway between Boston and Plymouth, is one of America’s oldest towns and has been designated the most Irish town…

"Lighthouses hold a special place in many hearts. There is something romantic about these coastal beacons that were once the most important landmarks for those who traveled by ship. They fascinate with the historic tales that surround them as well as their magnificent, yet often lonely, settings." - K.C. DERMODY

In October, 2022, construction crews removed the 92-year-old lantern room from the top of the historic Scituate Lighthouse in order to prepare for restoration. The project is being funded by the Scituate Historical Society through a grant of $200,000 from the Massachusetts Cultural Commission as well as from $2M of…

Wikipedia defines Ordinary Time as “the part of the liturgical year in the liturgy of the Roman Rite, as revised in 1969, which falls outside the two great seasons of Christmastide and Eastertide, or their respective preparatory seasons of Advent or Lent.” While clearly our current time is outside this…

So, I was looking through some notes in preparation to write this article, and I found this: “coldest night yet; glass 34 midnight 8 to 12 South; schooner came ashore at the Gurnett and went to pieces in 20 minutes; all hands lost; oiled my jacket.” The quote is taken…

My grandparents were both born in Miltown Malbay, a small town in County Clare, Ireland. Bridget and John did not know each other when they both lived there. They met after emigrating to Boston. When Bridget was being courted by her soon to be husband John, they took a day…

More than the story of past events, history tells us who we were, who we are, and even who we might be. Scituate history predates 1620 and the arrival of the Pilgrims in Plymouth and encompasses stories of bravery, adventure, accomplishment, patriotism and persistence. History encourages curiosity and, if done…

The month of January, named after Janus, the Roman god of gates and doorways, symbolizes transitions. Janus had the wisdom to look back on life, to reflect on the past, and possessed the joy of embracing whatever the future would bring. It is known for its emphasis on the importance…

Shopping. Hmmmmm. Well… For some of us, it has to be done. To put a really sweet spin on it, here’s a “gift” for you; how about we all get pleasure out of this shopping by attending Scituate Open Studios on Friday, December 3, 2:00-7:00 p.m. I can promise this:…

Scituate Visitors Center: What's Up? Folding down the back seats of my car, I loaded and stuffed the seven foot cosmos that my neighbor Tom and his lovely daughter Allie helped me cut down for the trip to the recycling center located on the Driftway. What a growing season we've…

Scituate Visitors Center: What’s Up? A tour of the Harbor on the “EZ Rider” before our friend Fran puts it to rest after this very busy summer! Great! We had enjoyed watching the tours offered by Fran as he and his crew picked up mariners for transport to and from…

Scituate Visitors Center: What’s Up? Old Glory is in full splendor on the lawn of the Susan Phippen House at 125 Mann Lot Road. She reigns in respect and tribute to our brave Scituate veterans of the United States military. The “Sea of Support” is a display of 937 American…

Scituate Visitors Center: What's Up? Humarock, so named for the gentle sound of the surf rolling through the rocks at the silver sandy beach - the “humming rocks” - is a worthwhile day trip. St. Theresa's Chapel, a stone and wood structure set upon a hill, was built for the…

Full Moon Tower Tour and Coffee In Swedish, it's kaffe; in Turkish, it's kahve; in French, Spanish and Italian; it's café; in Swahili, it's kahawa; in the good old U.S.A., it's coffee, that universal brew that starts the day!  Whether you have your early morning Joe, your mid-morning break of…

  Event: Fall for Scituate   Scituate Visitors Center: Before You Rake Those Leaves Before you pick up the rake and commit your day to yard work, think about the last few really leisurely days we share before those leaves drift down. The roads to Scituate are paved with natural…

Scituate's abundant natural resources foster the desire to create original art, as evidenced by the many and varied hand crafted items available in our shops. From shells to stitches, beach sand creations  to imaginative cuisine, our shopkeepers offer goods and services to please the home, the palate, and for gift-giving.…