Swansea Historical Society
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Upcoming events for the Swansea Historical Society
Pumpkin Patch Event
October 11th, 2025
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Pumpkin Decorating Contest
Pie Baking Contest
JUDGES NEEDED for both contests - please contact Cheryl Bogle to volunteer
click here for more info on contests and entry forms
Abram's Rock Walk
October 26th, 2025
Some things to keep in mind:
- Parking for this event is behind Case Jr. High School. Follow the school around the back all the way over to the right,
near the gates to the soccer field.
- Please dress for the weather and wear comfortable but sturdy shoes.
- This is more of a walk than a hike since the terrain is fairly level and the pace is slow. There will be rocks and roots.
To get to the top of Abram's Rock would be more of a hike. A trail does wrap around the side of the rock.
- Dogs are allowed in Village Park but they must be on a leash.
Talk on Town Cemeteries
October 29th, 2025
11 a.m. @ the COA
Join Swansea Historical Society President Cheryl Bogle and Vice President Karen Bowen at the
Swansea COA/Community Center for a presentation on Swansea's Historical Cemeteries. Starting with the first
cemetery established to the condition of our historical cemeteries today and laws that protect them.
Workshop for Christmas Wreaths & Swag
November 8th, 2025 @ 1 p.m.
Non-refundable deposit of $20 due by October 20th
Contact Ruth-Ann Liggett by text @ 774-644-0795 or email @ rliggett967@comcast.net
SHS Family Recipe Cookbook
Cookbook Info
Cookbooks can also be purchased at Riverside Art (1600 G.A.R. Hwy, Somerset)
or the Swansea Public Library
Past events
SHS Annual Meeting
September 21st, 2025
WWI Memorabilia Talk
Brandon Travers
September 21st, 2025
History Through Music
Jon Waterman
July 19th, 2025
Swansea Community Center
more info
Poetry Reading & Photography Display
by James Bronson
April 6th, 2025
Swansea Community Center
Annual Abram's Rock Walk
October 27th
Parking will be at behind Case Junior High School and the walk will start from that point
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Pumpkin Patch Event
October 12th, 2024
Children's raffle,
hand decorated pumpkins, homemade pumpkin bread, chocolate chip cookies and other
fresh made baked goods will be available for purchase
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SHS Annual Meeting
September 8th, 2024
Talk on World War II the German Soviet Union Conflict by Bill Hall
September 8th, 2024
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Holiday Vendor Craft Fair
Saturday, December 9th, 2023
Swansea Community Center
more info
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Swansea's Holiday in the Village
Saturday, December 2nd, 2023
We will be at a table in the Steven's Home
Annual Abram's Rock Walk
Sunday, October 29th, 2023
Pumpkin Patch Event
Sunday, October 8th, 2023
Luther Store
more info
Swansea Historical Society Annual Meeting
September 24th, 2023
Swansea Community Center
Lincoln's Last Day: 24 Hours That Changed America - a Talk by David Greene
September 24th, 2023
Swansea Community Center
PUBLIC WELCOME!
more info
Henry Vaughan Talk by Reverand Alan R. Hess
Sunday July 23, 2023
Christ Church
57 Main St., Swansea, MA
more info
2nd Annual Vendor Craft Fair
Saturday June 17, 2023
Swansea Community Center
more info
Bathsheba Spooner Talk
Sunday May 7, 2023
Swansea Community Center
Trip to the the Whydah Museum
Saturday, April 29thth, 2023
Cape Cod MA
"Explore the Whydah"
Sunday, December 4th, 2022
Local archaeologist, Bob Cembrola talked about
the wrecked pirate ship and the many treasures it holds
off the Cape Cod coast.
more info
Annual Abram's Rock Walk
Sunday, October 30th, 2022
- photos by Kim Faria
"Abram's Rock" paper by Professor Paul Cote, for his annual "Abram's Rock Walk"
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Pumpkin Patch
Saturday, October 22nd, 2022
Swansea Historical Society Fundraiser - Holiday Baskets
On Sunday, December 12, 2021, the Swansea Historical Society celebrated its 80th Anniversary at the Swansea Community Center. As part of the celebration, we had a Homegrown Artifact Event and a Holiday Fundraiser which consisted of 27 beautiful holiday prize baskets and 2 door prizes. Thank you for all your support and congratulations to our basket winners!
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Annual Abram's Rock Walk
Sunday, October 31st, 2021 at 10 AM
The walk will include a history talk on King Philip's War and Abram's Rock place within the war.
The walk begins at 10AM on Sunday, October 31st, 2021. Walkers will meet in the parking lot between the town hall and library on Main Street.
"Paul Cote leads family members and Meetup group to Abram’s Rock in Swansea" - On November 4, 2019, starting at Village Park behind the Swansea Town Hall and Library, local historian and Bristol Community College faculty member Paul Cote led a group of 27 to Abram’s Rock, a large conglomerate stone outcropping in the woods.
"Abrams Rock Historical Walk" - On Sunday, October 29th, 2017 Professor of History Paul Cote gave a created and a tour and a brief history of Abrams rock and of the important people of Swansea was given as well as a tour of village park.
Pumpkin Patch at the Luther Store - October 2019
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Swansea Historical Society 1st Annual Vendor & Craft Fair
Saturday, April 6, 2019
"Old Fashion Day at the Martin House Farm" - On July 9th, 2017 The Martin House Farm held a Old Fashion Day that included tours of the house, pie eating contest, stories, and children crafts. This video focuses on the tour of the Martin House.
"Who, When, Where in King Philip’s War" - On June 11th, 2017 the Swansea Historical Society along with the 350th committee held a presentation with author Edward Lodi. Edward Lordi's discussed about his new book entitled "Who, When, Where in King Philips War".
"From Stagecoaches to Swansea" - On May 21st, 2017 Historian and Librarian Kevin Lawton lead a historical walk along Main Street and held a short lecture after the tour. This video shows the lecture that he held after the walk on Main Street.
"An Evening with Helen Pierce" - On March 23rd, 2017 Nancy Boardman gave a talk about town historian Helen Pierce and talks about her life and different stories about Helen. This event was sponsored by the Swansea Historical Society.
"17th Century Swansea" - On March 5th, 2017 The Swansea 350th Celebration had yet another presentation done by local historian Carl Becker who talked about the history of Swansea during the 17th Century.
"Swansea’s Greatest Architect" - On January 22nd, 2017 William Morgan, Ph.D., Architectural Historian and photographer presented the work of Henry Vaughan, "Swansea's Greatest Architect." The lecture took place at Christ Church on 57 Main Street.
"Historical Walk at Village Park" - On October 30th, 2016, in celebration of Swansea’s 350th birthday, a historical walk at the Swansea Village park was organized and a tour of the facilities was conducted by Professor of History Paul Cote. A brief history of Abrams Rock and of the important people of Swansea was given as well as a tour of Village Park.