Movie Nights! Fri Mar 21-Sat Mar 22
The Rowley Historical Society & the Rowley Grange are Proud to present:
CHOWDER FEST MOVIE NIGHT for 2 evenings – Friday, March 21, & Saturday
March 22, 2014 at the Rowley Grange Hall on Central Street in Rowley, from 4:30 -6:00 p.m. This evening will feature a dinner of Chowders – Clam & Seafood, Soups – Lentil & Minestrone, Corn Bread, Rolls & Butter & Oyster Crackers. Dessert will feature Pumpkin Delight with Whipped Cream.
After dinner is complete the Movie: 13 Rue Madeleine will begin at 7:00 p.m. in the Grange Hall where Pop Corn & Water will be available.
This is a 1947 World War II spy thriller starring James Cagney some of which was shot at the Fenno Estate known to us today as The Seaview Retreat. Many of our citizens in Rowley remember when this event was happening right here in our town.
Tickets: Adults $10.00, Seniors $8.00, Children 5-12 $5.00, under 5 Free
Purchase at: Town Clerk’s Office or call 978-948-2070 or 978-948-5054
When Hollywood came to Rowley…
It was the year 1946 when our small, rural town had visitors from the film & entertainment world. They were creating a World War II flick call “13 RUE MADELEINE”. This was a full length feature film (95 minutes long) that was released in January of 1947. The movie starred James Cagney, Annabella, Richard Conte & Frank Latimore. After searching for different locations a connection was made with Mrs. Fenno for the use of her home in some of their location shots. Today we know this home, as the Seaview Retreat at the top of Kittery Avenue. The whole movie was shot on multiple locations in Boston & Quebec. But we are proud to have hosted and been part of this movie for a short period of time.
Many of our citizens who have grown up in Rowley, do still remember “the bright lights up on the hill”. And others who have viewed the movie long ago say they can recognize parts of the house, itself.
In celebration of Rowley’s 375th Anniversary
The opportunity has come for all the Rowley community to see this film as the Rowley Historical Society & the Rowley Grange presents: CHOWDER FEST MOVIE NIGHT.
Tickets are available for this “Dinner & Movie” 2 night event;
March 21st or March 22nd ; now at Town Clerk’s office
or by calling 978-948-2070 or 978-948-5054.
Annual Christmas Open House – Dec 7 & 8
The Rowley Historical Society invites friends and members to join us for our Annual Christmas Open House Gala on Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 7th and 8th from 1 – 4 pm.
Our theme this year will be “Christmas around the World” with an added bonus of an exhibit in the barn: “Ice Industry in Rowley” featuring artifacts pertaining to Rowley’s Ice Industry of the 19th and early 20th Century.
There will be live entertainment, home baked goodies, hot mulled cider, friends, family and fun. Please join us for Holiday Tours of the House and Barn – Free Admission
Pine Grove School 2nd Grade Tours – As has been our tradition for many years now, we look forward to be hosting Holiday tours of our house and barn for Pine Grove School’s 2nd graders on Monday, Dec. 2.
Pine Grove FALL FEST – Oct 25
The Rowley Historical Society would like to extend its Thanks to the Pine Grove School PTA for allowing us to participate in its wonderful FALL FEST. This is a fun filled event for the local children on Friday, October 25th a part of this festive occasion along with all the other contributors. The Society would like to offer our THANKS to Jeffery Head of the Chickadee Hill Farm in Rowley for his generous donation of all the pumpkins to give away to the children at our Pumpkin Decorating Table. WE are especially grateful to Jeff for his generosity.
Antiques Appraisal Night – Oct 24 @ 7pm
Thursday, October 24th @ 7 PM
Rowley Public Library – 141 Main St.
Appraiser:
Robert Cianfrocca of Salt Marsh Antiques, Main St., Rowley
We invite you to join us for this always popular annual event featuring Rowley’s own Bobby Cianfrocca of Salt Marsh Antiques. As many of you know, Bob has been a successful antiques dealer and appraiser with in this community for over twenty five years and always presents a fun filled evening of historical insights, market trends, appraisal information and comic relief.
We invite you to bring any item or items – from a flea market finds to a cherished family heirloom – whatever you have questions about or need a professional’s opinion regarding value or history.
There will be modest donation of $5 per item or 3 for $10. Light refreshments will be served.
All proceeds benefit the Rowley Historical Society.
We look forward to seeing you there.
Quilt Documentation Project – Oct 10 & 11
October 10th & 11th
Advance Registration Required
The RHS is proud to sponsor the Massachusetts Quilt Documentation Project for the Town of Rowley. We will be holding Rowley Quilt Recognition Days on Thursday and Friday October 10 and 11 in the Conference Room of the’ Rowley Public Library. Advance registration is required. We are scheduling appointments between 1OAM and 3 PM Thursday October 10th for the public. The Quilt Experts set up four areas to complete the quilt documentation. Each area covers specific information regarding your quilt and each documentation session takes between 45 – 50 minutes and will include documentation and quilt photos.
Please bring along any information you may have about your quilt including: Where and When it was created and Who may have put it together.
To register, please contact Diane McMahan at 978 948 5054. We are asking for a $20 donation for each quilt to be documented.
Annual Meeting & Supper – Sept 27 @6pm
Friday, Sept. 27th @ 6 PM
Platts-Bradsteet House & Barn – 233 Main St
The Officers and Directors of the Rowley Historical Society cordially invite members and friends to attend the Covered Dish Supper and Annual Meeting to be held at the Platts Bradstreet House on Friday, Sept. 27’h at 6 PM. Dinner will be served at 6:30.
Standard Covered dish/Pot Luck Supper format:
Bring something to share – salad, bread, soup or entree – and we’ll supply the dessert and beverage. If you are unable to cook that night, a $5 donation
is requested, but we encourage you to bring something to share – it’s so much fun!
As always, in deference to our fragile septic system, we ask that you bring with you, as well, a place setting – china and silverware – to use and then bring home with you – saves on lots of dishwashing and all that water going through our septic system!
The Board of Directors will provide beverages and dessert – homemade pies! Always a favorite!
After dinner and following a short business meeting in our antique barn, we are proud to present Ms. Mary Ellen Smiley, Curator of the Salem Museum speaking on: “Courtship, Love and Marriage in the 17th Century”, an enjoyable, amusing yet thought provoking look at our Puritan ancestors.
How much do you think you know about the Puritans?
You might be surprised!