Irish moss, found in abundance in Scituate, Massachusetts, is not as exotic as it sounds. It is seaweed, and it's probably in some of the food you eat daily.
Irish moss, found in abundance in Scituate, Massachusetts, is not as exotic as it sounds. It is seaweed, and it's probably in some of the food you eat daily.
Scituate Historical Society receives Mass Cultural Council grant
COURTESY OF THE SCITUATE HISTORICAL SOCIETY
The Scituate Historical Society announced that it has received a grant of $2,500 from the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency, through the Council’s Projects Program.
Being named a recipient of a Mass Cultural Council grant is an honor, acknowledging that the Scituate Historical Society provides significant public value through its programs and services.
A couple of years ago, the Society celebrated its 100th birthday. Over that time, its goal has been to provide an assortment of opportunities for individuals and families to learn about the remarkable people and events that shaped Scituate and the South Shore. These opportunities include the care and interpretation of 13 historic sites, including the Maritime and Irish Mossing Museum. The Society oversees a research and genealogical library and collections archives that serves the community and researchers