Events
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May 13th – The South End Beaches (Or, One Beach Becomes Three)
FeaturedRockport Public Library 17 School Street, Rockport, MA, United StatesThe Sandy Bay History Society presents Charley Seavey on the South End Beaches of Rockport. Charley is a former college…
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June 10th – The Pierce Sears Collection of Rockport Movies of the 30’s, 40’s and 50’s
Rockport Public Library 17 School Street, Rockport, MA, United StatesPierce Sears was owner and manager of Twin Lights Beverages. One of his hobbies was to shoot movies of goings…
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June 28th, 1-3pm – Open House & Yard Sale
Sewell-Scripture House 40 King Street, Rockport, MA, United StatesJoin us on Saturday, June 28th for our annual Summer Open House at the Sewall-Scripture House (40 King Street, Rockport,…
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July 8th – A Walk Through the Old First Parish Cemetery and the First Burial Ground Restoration Project
Old Parish Cemetery 8 Beach St, Rockport, MA, United StatesJoin SBHS Board members Rich Fitzpatrick and Andrea Quinn as they lead a walk through the Old First Parish Cemetery…
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August 12th – Rockport Baseball History
Rockport Public Library 17 School Street, Rockport, MA, United StatesJoin SBHS board members Peter Webber and Paige Eaton as they share findings and stories from their research into the…
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September 19th – Chowda Supper and Annual Meeting
Spiran Hall 19 School Street, Rockport, MA, United StatesSandy Bay Historical Society presents: Fish Chowda Supper & Annual Meeting (Minestrone soup option served with beverage and dessert included.)…
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October 14th – The Gypsies of Dogtown and Old World Witchcraft
Rockport Public Library 17 School Street, Rockport, MA, United StatesTUESDAY, OCTOBER 14 Join the Sandy Bay Historical Society at the Rockport Public Library for a special October themed presentation.…
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November 10th – US Army Medical Helicopters in the Vietnam War
Rockport Public Library 17 School Street, Rockport, MA, United StatesPresented by Michael Hilliard, member of the "Dust Off" 82nd Medical Detachment, and recipient of the Congressional Gold Medal
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December 7th – FREE Holiday Open House
Sewell-Scripture House 40 King Street, Rockport, MA, United StatesWe hope you’ll join us for a festive afternoon at the Sandy Bay Historical Society! Whether you’ve visited the museum…
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April 14th | 1930 Rockport Shines before the Commonwealth’s 300th Anniversary Celebration
Rockport Public Library 17 School Street, Rockport, MA, United StatesJoin the Sandy Bay Historical Society at the Rockport Public Library for the first presentation of our 2026 season! Presented…