Despite the blistering cold outside, members and friends of the Wareham Historic Society kept themselves toasty warm with homemade food and desserts during the society's Sweetheart Dinner fundraiser Saturday night.

“Winter is dreary,” said Angela Dunham, President of the Wareham Historical Society. “I just think that having a pleasant, friendly evening with good food and friends is never a bad thing.”

The dinner was held in the Methodist Meeting House on Main Street. Tinsel hearts lined the walls, red tablecloths donned each table, and a table full of raffle prizes was decorated with heart shaped stickers.

The dinner celebrated the building's new renovations, made possible by a Community Preservation grant.

There was a raffle after dinner, prepared and served by society members, and each raffle item was donated by those who came to the dinner. Raffle tickets were sold for $1 each or $10 for 15 tickets.

By the end of the night, many walked away with gifts in hand and there was still plenty of food leftover.

Dunham, who has been working on this event for two years, said it wouldn't have been possible without everyone involved.

“We work with such a wonderful team,” said Dunham. “Everyone has a special talent and warm hearts. Everyone is community minded.”

The historical society has 90 members and holds public programs every third Monday of the month. The next event is on Monday, Feb. 15 at 7 p.m., and is about the late President of the United States, Grover Cleveland. Contributions from the Wareham Cultural Council and efforts from Cape Cod Picture Framing have significantly allowed the society to restore a portrait of Grover Cleveland, who lived for a while in Bourne.