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History of Oyster Farming in Wareham

Event Date: 
Monday, January 15, 2018 - 7:00pm

Press Release: For Immediate Release

What:  Wareham Historical Society Program:  History of Oyster Farming in Wareham
Who:  Presenter-Ben Suddard
When:  Monday, January 15, 2018
               7 p.m.

 

Where:  Old Methodist Meeting House
                495 Main Street
                Wareham, MA  02571

 

Oyster farming was and continues to be a very important industry in Wareham.  The Wareham Historical Society will host a program on the history of oyster farming by Ben

Suddard on Monday, January 15, 2018 at 7 p.m. at the Old Methodist Meeting House, 495 Main Street, Wareham, MA  02571.  Mr. Suddard, whose great grandfather started oyster harvesting in the early 1900s, will talk about how the industry has evolved and the equipment used then and now.  Mr. Suddard will have a video presentation, equipment on display and answer questions.

Refreshments will be served after the program.  For more information, please call Angela M. Dunham, WHS President at 508-295-8578.  Please like us on Facebook:  Wareham Historical Society and visit our Website:  warehamhistoricalsociety.com.