Raynham Historical Society
News Archive
- 10/06/22
The Raynham Historical Society Presents:
Bob Frishman - Exploring Rufus Porter Artist, Inventor, Journalist; 1792-1884
Join us at the Hannant House (6 Pleasant Street, Raynham MA) on Saturday October 15, 2022, at 2pm.
Guests are invited to bring one clock or watch to the event where Bob will give an informal appraisal (no battery operated) after his presentation.
- 05/24/22
IT’S OUR 50TH ANNIVERSARY!
The Raynham Historical Society was founded by Evelyn Helides, Maxine Englund, and Jeannette Nordham in June 1972. Members are working on an event to celebrate our 50th year. Stay tuned for more details!
ANNUAL MEETING and POTLUCK SUPPER
June 13th, 6PM - Senior Center, 2215 King Philip St
Please bring an appetizer, salad, vegetable or main dish to share as well as your plates and cutlery. Drinks will be provided. No desserts please, as a cake celebrating our 50th anniversary will be served. After the meeting we will view our website photos and video. Thanks to Nikki Quigley for arranging this viewing.ANNUAL PICNIC
July 20th at noon - Hannant House backyard
Please bring a lawn chair and a picnic lunch. - 12/11/19
Happy Holidays from your friends at the Raynham Historical Society!
- 03/07/19
"The Way We Were: Antique and Vintage Clothing and Accessories"
Exhibit will be open from 2-4PM at Hannant House on:
Saturdays: August 24, September 7 & 21, October 5 & 19
Sundays: September 15 & 29, October 13 & 27
Admission: $5.00
(Take a look!) - 12/06/18
Wishing you a joyful holiday and a peaceful New Year!
- 10/25/18
TIMEKEEPING AND TIMEKEEPERS IN EARLY NEW ENGLAND
When: Sunday, November 4th 2018 at 2pm
Where: Hannant House, 6 Pleasant Street, RaynhamThe Raynham Historical Society is proud to sponsor the following program:
Bob Frishman, a Fellow of the National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors, will discuss the history of clocks and watches in New England beginning with the arrival of the Mayflower up to the adoption of standard time by the railroads in the late 19th century. After the program, Bob will be available to do informal appraisals of watches and clocks that audience members may choose to bring. (Note: one item per person and no battery-operated clocks or watches.)
Light refreshments will be served. A $5.00 donation is suggested.
Space is limited so please RSVP to raynhamhistoricalsociety@gmail.com
- 05/01/18
Hathaway House Demolition
To the residents of the Town of Raynham:
We would like our fellow citizens to know that the Raynham Historical Society was adamantly opposed to the demolition of the Hathaway House, an irreplaceable part of Raynham’s heritage, located at 366 South Main Street. Below find our letter to the editors of local newspapers as well as our correspondence with town authorities.