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munity.Our main goal for 2004 is to enlighten the com- encouragement through the arduous task of comple. munity of the need to support the arts,humanities, and tion. A plaque honoring those whose contributions of the importance of having a local cultural council. exceeded $1000 rests on a boulder adjacent to the school for all to see before entering the school.Thank We invite the public to attend our meetings, and you to all who attended and made the project a sue to assist the Council in promoting the arts,humanities, cess.The task now begins to design a curriculum to tie and interpretive sciences that our children and com- the little school to the community. munity may become sensitive, caring and well-round- ed citizens. Communities where the arts thrive are the In January, The Historical Commission accepted kind of communities we all want to live in. Those with regret the resignation of James Moroney after six Mashpee residents interested in the arts and the work years of service to Mashpee, and wished him well in of the Cultural Council are invited to join us in our his future endeavors. His work on the locator system quest to preserve arts and humanities in Mashpee. in the Archives has proven to be a successful and use- ful tool in finding the locations of all records and li - ' Respectfully submitted, materials. In February, the Board of Selectmen named Lee Ann Whitlow, Chairman Gurney to the Commission. Ms. Gurney brings con. Joan Brown, Treasurer siderable experience from the Massachusetts Helene DeFoe, Secretary Historical Commission and has proven to be a valu- James Long able asset to the Commission and to Mashpee. Lola McCray Sunny Merritt The Commission wishes to recognize the gen- Maureen Rounds erosity of Mashpee Enterprise editor, Janice Walford who in 2003 donated a storehouse of photographs and the videotapes of her Channel 17 program Focus. Ms, Walford has long been a champion of the Historical Report of the Commission and previously has donated many impor- tant photographs and documents pertinent to Historical Commission Mashpee's history. Because she recognizes the value of preserving Mashpee's unique culture and history, To the Honorable Board of Selectmen we salute her. and The Citizens of the Town of Mashpee The following is an encapsulation of the activi- The Mashpee Historical Commission has sworn ties and involvement of the Mashpee Historical Commission during the year 2003. However, it does to preserve, protect and maintain the historic and cul- tural features of the town of Mashpee. To that end,the not reflect the many visits of researchers,townspeople, and tourists that availed themselves of the records, year 2003 was another successful year at the Archives artifacts, and memorabilia located at the Archives. and for the Mashpee Historical Commission. The highlight of 2003 for the Historical I. The Commission presented a lecture to the Commission was the celebration and the opening of Mashpee Rotary Club on the history of the the South Mashpee School/Ockway Chapel. The cranberry industry in Mashpee. $50,000 goal for the restoration was reached thanks in II. The Commission presented a lecture on large part to the Mashpee Women's club and generous early Mashpee to the residents of donations from the community. The Commission expresses gratitude to Robert Pritchard the contractor Southport. for the restoration whose care and excellence has resulted in a one room school completely restored to III. The following tours of Mashpee and town departments were given to the members of its 1831 vintage.The dedication on June 22, 2003 was a success despite the downpours that prevented out- the Mashpee Women's club and other inter- P P P ' o door activities. The Commission is grateful to the ested guests. A presentation and hist rY , Tribal Council and Earl Mills who opened the Old were provided with each: Indian Meetinghouse for the celebration. The feeling Glen of history and fellowship permeated the air as we cel- A. Mashpee Health Agent, ebrated and praised those of you who have generously Harrington Ruth supported the project with your time, money and B. Mashpee Boys and Girls Club, Provost 132