Current & Upcoming Events
Reading New England: Nathaniel Hawthorne
Have you always wanted to “read the classics” but never been sure where to start?
Join us for a three-session course exploring a seminal New England author. More than a book club, we'll balance guided discussion with historical and literary context to untangle Hawthorne's spooky tales. Pick one or two classes at $10 each, or sign up for all three and pay a discounted price of $25. Free to members!
Wed Sept 30, 6:00: “The Minister’s Black Veil”
Wed Oct 7, 6:00: “My Kinsman, Major Molineux”
Wed Oct 14, 6:00: “Young Goodman Brown”
Drop-ins welcome, but registration encouraged so that you can receive emails from the instructor ahead of each session. Email erin@southcountymuseum.org to register.
Join us for our annual
Harvest Festival!
More about our Fall Festivities:
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From 11 to 2:30, there will be live music from...
The South County Jammers! The Jammers practice, teach, and preserve traditional New England and Old Time fiddle tunes.
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Maggie Harrison will introduce us to the musical tradition of Gaelic Scotland in a lecture punctuated by song. She will discuss the various types of traditional Gaelic music — work music, dance music, music just for pleasure — illustrating the genres of song as she goes. She will demonstrate waulking songs, puirt à beul, and lyrical songs.
In our Carriage barn we will have an antiques market. Filled with new and old treasures!
Shop to benefit the museum collection & programming!
The Art of the Letter
Celebrating the Letter: Exploring the hand & machine letter from 1800 to today
Saturday, October 24th from 11- 2 PM
Spend the day at the museum focusing on the Art of the Letter.
Learn about our print shop from our master printer, try printing, practice your cursive, learn about Victorian letter-writing etiquette, and write a letter to your loved one!