The Sippican Woman’s Club will open its club season on Friday, Sept. 11. Local author and historian Peggi Medeiros will discuss New Bedford’s 19th Century County Street. In Medeiros’ recently published book “New Bedford Mansions”, she describes the period as a time of unimaginable wealth, intellectual ferment and artistic treasures.

It was a city of secrets that often became very public scandals that destroyed lives and families. A book signing will follow her talk.

The September program will be held at Handy’s Tavern, 152 Front St., Marion at 12:30 p.m. Programs are normally held at Handy’s Tavern on the second Friday of the month from September through March at 12:30 p.m. Each program is preceded by a finger-food luncheon and a sweet, followed by a short business meeting and a program. The November meeting will be off site on Saturday, Nov. 21. The 29th Holiday House Tour will be on Saturday, Dec. 11 and the annual meeting and luncheon is on Friday, April 29.

The club is open to anyone who has an interest in Marion. Guests are welcome. We do encourage pre-registration of guests as programs often fill. Contact Jeanne Lake to register at 508-748-0619. There will be a $5 fee for non-members. Guests who become members may deduct the $5 fee from their dues.