Day 335 Wareham Summer of Celebration 2014
In 2014, the town of Wareham, MA celebrates the 200th anniversary of its historic role in the War of 1812, and the 275th anniversary of its incorporation as a town.
The town was officially incorporated on July 10th in 1739 by legislative act and included South Wareham, Wareham Center, the Narrows and a portion of Rochester which is now West Wareham. On August 6th of that year, the first Wareham town meeting was called.
Wareham and Onset Village now serve as a tourist destination and a “summer home” to many people from across the country and around the globe.
The Summer of Celebration Committee invites you to join in the celebration of the 275th Anniversary of the Incorporation of our town.
H ere are some of the events that they will be holding.
Historical Displays
DATE: Tuesday-Thursday, July 8-10, 2014
TIME: Tuesday and Wednesday 12:00 PM to 7:00 PM; Thursday 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
LOCATION: Wareham Town Hall Auditorium, 54 Marion Road, Wareham
You are never too young or too old to learn about the history of Wareham! The Wareham Summer of Celebration 2014 Committee has gathered some of the most interesting artifacts, costumes, period pieces to place on display. Learn about our schools, famous residents, historic buildings and more with this visit to Wareham’s Town Hall that was built in 1939.
Flag-Raising Ceremony
DATE: July 10, 2014
TIME: 8:00 AM
LOCATION: Onset Bluffs, Onset
Start the day on the beautiful Onset Bluffs with a traditional flag raising by the Onset Fire Department. Also raise your voices with the Sing-A-Long Singers let by Tom and Sheila Monahan.
18th Century Church Service
DATE: July 10, 2014
TIME: 12:00 PM
LOCATION: First Congregational Church, Gibbs Avenue, Wareham
At noon, the church bells in Wareham will ring out, followed by an 18th Century Church Service led by Pastor Stan Duncan of the First Congregational Church.
Incorporation Re-Enactment
DATE: Thursday, July 10, 2014
TIME: 2:00 PM
LOCATION: Town Hall, 54 Marion Road, Wareham
Hear Ye, Hear Ye. You are cordially invited to a reenactment of the delivery of the Papers of Incorporation to the Town Officials by a rider on his trusty horse. Two-hundred and seventy-five years ago, Wareham officially became a town, and the Incorporation Papers were delivered in just this way. Hear the articles of Incorporation that made it official and learn a bit of local history. Guest speakers will speak from the steps of Town Hall. There will be a special USPS Cancellation Postmark commemorating the event as well a collectible cache envelopes at a nominal fee available. Period dress is encouraged.
Incorporation Celebration Festivities
DATE: Thursday, July 10, 2014
TIME: 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM
LOCATION: High School Athletic Field, Rt. 6 at Marion Road and Viking Drive, Wareham
Celebrate the Town’s Incorporation by heading over to the High School Athletic Field for entertainment, food and fun. Listen to Grace Morrison and R.S.O., Buddy and Friends featuring Daniel “Buddy” Monteiro, Aisling Peartree, the New Bedford Sea Chantey Chorus, and G-20 Chorus. Dancers will also entertain including the Lukumi Afro-Cuban Dancers, Kaleidoscope Dance Group and Haley Irish Step Dancers. Balloons, face painting and birthday cake with ice cream will add to the celebration. Period Dress is encouraged.
Incorporation Celebration Parade
DATE: Saturday, July 12, 2014
TIME: 10:00 AM
LOCATION: Main Street to Gibbs Avenue, to Marion Road, ending at Wareham Town Hall.
Everyone loves a parade! Line up along the parade route to enjoy Wareham’s largest parade ever. See the famed Clydesdale horses, military Marchers and antique cars. Listen to the more than twenty bands including Fife and Drum, Bag Pipers, and Drum and Bugle Corps along with high school bands. Watch the floats glide by when local organizations and businesses join the fun. Expect vendors along the parade route to help make the day an enjoyable one. Period Dress is encouraged.
