Everyone has a story to tell, and on Thursday night, residents shared tales of antique sleds, teapots, and John Wayne.

Many gathered with old trinkets and photos in hand for the monthly meeting of the Rochester Historical Society titled "Sharing Your History."

Mack Phinney, a Wareham resident and Vice-President of the society, brought an antique sled to the meeting.

“I think it’s an appropriate time of year to introduce sleds,” Phinney said. “Sledding brings back great stories.”

Phinney and his wife found the sled in their home, which was built in the 1850s.

“It’s made of oak. It’s had a rough life, but it’s pretty much intact. It’s pretty old,” Phinney said.

A woodworker and blacksmith, Phinney said he hopes to reproduce the sled, which was originally held together with wooden pegs.

As for hitting the hills, Phinney said  “I’ve never tried to sled with it.”

In addition to sleds, Phinney’s wife Cathy shared a story about a silver teapot, which was once served on dinner trays at Tobey Hospital in Wareham in the early 1900s.

"Back then every patient had a teapot on their tray," Cathy said. "It's nice to see how things have changed."

Rochester resident George Hall brought a photo of him and John Wayne from the movie set of Wayne’s film “In Harm’s Way.” The film was shot in 1964 in Hawaii where Hall was stationed in the Navy.

Hall was an extra in the film and was paid $100 for four days of work.

“My one line was ‘Aye, aye, sir,’” Hall said.

As for his experience meeting Wayne, Hall said, “He was just a regular guy. He spent hours talking to us servicemen.”

Additionally, residents shared their favorite poems, an antique grabber, and some family lore.

For a closer look at the items, check out the photo gallery.