42º 13’06”N 70º 47’16”W

Visit Scituate in every season for the beauty of the natural coastline, the picturesque harbor, the special glow of a sunrise or sunset on the water…

Waves of History: Scituate’s Fishing Industry: Past, Present & Future

The final installment of the Waves of History series at the Maritime and Irish Mossing Museum, and the Summer Special Events – REV 250 to Present. Local Fishermen and Lobstermen Share Personal Accounts and Insights into the Future of the Industry Speakers: Frank Mirarchi, Joby Norton, Tucker Patterson • Local Catch 143 Display • Photo...

Waves of History: Meet Salt!

Continuing the Waves of History series at the Maritime and Irish Mossing Museum, and the Summer Special Events – REV 250 to Present. Meet Salt: A life size, 43-foot long inflatable humpback whale, courtesy of the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary. In conjunction with the Heritage Days Open House on August 9, Stellwagen volunteers will...

$5

Waves of History: Scituate During the Revolutionary Period

Continuing the Waves of History series at the Maritime and Irish Mossing Museum, and the Summer Special Events – REV 250 to Present. A feature of Scituate Historical Society’s Heritage Days Open House on August 8. Join author and historian Jim Glinski as he presents From a Shipyard at the North River to Boston Harbor:...

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Waves of History: Pirates Off Our Coast

Join the Scituate Maritime & Irish Mossing Museum summer special event series as they kick off with Pirates Off Our Coast. Historian Robert Chessia discusses Scituate's Pirate Connections at 1:30pm and 3pm. Sea Shanties with Sean McLaughlin will be performed from 1:30-3pm. Free for members. $5 adult admission. Donations appreciated.

Whispers From the Sea: Tales of Ghost Ships and More

Members of the cast of Scituate Historical Societies Harbor Haunts will recount stories of ghost ships, hauntings and local legends. Stories will be told at 2pm and 3pm. Ghostly Punch will be served! Suggested ages 10 and up. Included with museum admission: Society Members: Free, just show your membership card Children and the military: Free...

$5

Meet Salt – Life Size Inflatable Humpback Whale

Meet Salt: A life size, 43-foot long inflatable humpback whale, courtesy of the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary. In conjunction with the Heritage Days Open House on August 3, Stellwagen volunteers will walk you through Salt and offer information on whale biology and behavior. Other museum exhibits, photo spot and interactive displays are available that day....

Waves of History Event

Join this interactive, family event filled with activities to illustrate the rich history of the mossing industry in Scituate. Be a mosser for a day, learn how to repair nets and hunt for sunken treasure.

$5

Scituate Historical Society Open Houses

Join docents from the Scituate Historical Society for informative tours of Scituate's historical sites and museum. Entrance fee for each venue. See full details on the Scituate Historical Society FaceBook page and website.

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