The Sippican Historical Society was founded in 1963 to foster interest in the history of Marion, encourage historical research and writing, and establish a museum to preserve and display artifacts, documents, and artwork pertaining to the town. The museum and society are housed in the historic Walton Nye Ellis house at the corner of Main and Front Streets in Marion.

Upcoming Events
The Story of Sarah Kidd – Daphne Palmer Geanacopoulos
April 22 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pmTenacious Women: Profiles in preservation in New England
July 16 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Sippican Historical Society Museum Blog
2025 Rosbe Education Fund Internship
High School Students: If you enjoy stories from the past, apply for the 2025 Rosbe Education Fund Internship at SHS ...
Dr. Caroline Bruzelius on the Restoration of the Notre Dame Cathedral.
Many of you let us know that you were sorry to miss the December 12, 2024 Speaker Series. Architecture Historical ...
“I Spy” Explore Marion Village
Take a walk around Marion village and you'll discover many details. Mary Endsley noticed that every time she walked, something ...