2008

January 19: Annual Meeting and Potluck Dinner The Jones River Village Historical Society's annual meeting will take place at the Hilltop Athletic Club, 65 Pottle Street, Kingston, MA. Program to follow: Michael Tougias speaks on his National Bestseller Ten Hours Until Dawn. 6:00 p.m.

February: No event scheduled

April 5: 'Classic Giants' concert at Plymouth Philharmonic for JRVHS members. Memorial Hall, Plymouth MA. 8:00 p.m.

Philharmonic Flyer

May 9: An Evening with Fran Botelho-Hoeg winner of the Boston Pops Talent Search 2005.
 A musical concert. Silver Lake Regional Middle School, Kingston. 7:30 p.m.

Fran's Flyer

May 31: Bradford Homestead Clean-Up 11:00 a.m.

June 21: Seasonal Opening. Tours of the House and Garden. Our Summer Exhibition in the Barn on Notable Kingston Women. Kingston Third Graders Art Exhibit and reception. Open 12:00 to 4:00.

July 6, 13, 20 & 27: Summer Breakfast Series - Start of Summer Raffle/Silent Auction at the Major John Bradford Homestead.  Come out and enjoy good food, raffle and good people in the setting of our 17th-century homestead.  Each Sunday a different group of people volunteers to provide a delicious and different breakfast menu, the proceeds of which benefits the Bradford Homestead.  Join the loyal followers for a relaxing, congenial Sunday breakfast under the trees or tent... or if weather requires, in the barn.  Each breakfast is $8.00 per person, $4.00 for children under 10, and free to children under 4 years.

August 3, 10, 17, 24, & 31: Summer Breakfast Series - Summer Raffle/Silent Auction at the Major John Bradford Homestead.  Come out and enjoy good food, raffle and good people in the setting of our 17th-century homestead.  Each Sunday a different group of people volunteers to provide a delicious and different breakfast menu, the proceeds of which benefits the Bradford Homestead.  Join the loyal followers for a relaxing, congenial Sunday breakfast under the trees or tent... or if weather requires, in the barn.  Each breakfast is $8.00 per person, $4.00 for children under 10, and free to children under 4 years.

August 16: Lobster Boil  

September 6: Governor William Bradford Compact Visit, Meeting, and Luncheon.

September 20: Backroads Symposium

September 27: Candlelight Dinner at the Major John Bradford Homestead: The evening will begin with cocktails in the Bradford House at 6:00 p.m. followed by dinner in the Barn at 7:00 p.m. 

October 18: Annual Harvest Festival  11:00 to 3:00 at the Major John Bradford Homestead

November: No event scheduled.

December 13: President's Wassail: A JRVHS tradition, all members are invited to stop by and toast the holidays with a wassail and goodies provided by the JRVHS Board.  Location to be announced.

December 20:  Day Trip to Boston, optional Trinity Church 'Candlelight Carols' Concert

Please note: Events and dates are subject to change.  Please watch for newsletters, special mailings,
or visit our web site www.JRVHS.org for upcoming event details.
 

The Jones River Village Historical Society works to collect, preserve and educate the public about the history of the town of Kingston.  It makes its collections accessible through exhibitions, research assistance and educational programs and lectures.  It also preserves, protects and maintains the Society’s headquarters, the Major John Bradford Homestead.