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Museum Directory Josiah Dennis Manse Museum & West Schoolhouse Website: https://www.dennishistoricalsociety.org/museums/josiah-dennis-manse-museum-0 Address: 61 Whig St, Dennis, Massachusetts 02638 Phone: (508) 385-2232 Email: info@dennishistoricalsociety.org Seeking Volunteers! You can volunteer by sending your contact information to info@dennishistoricalsociety.org . or by visiting the Manse on an afternoon it is open. There is usually a docent for each room who has been provided with information relevant to its history and furnishings. Training is simple. The room history is in written form, with observing or shadowing experienced docents all part of the training. There are period costumes available to add to the ambiance. A simple skirt or slack outfit is also suitable. ----------------------------------------------------------------- Both museums are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. They are owned by the Town of Dennis and managed by a Select Board appointed committee. Their furnishings and collections are owned by the Dennis Historical Society. They have ADA entry, and docents in period costume who guide you through the history of each room. The Josiah Dennis Manse, a two-story salt box, end chimney or half house, was built ca. 1700. An addition on the west side, in 1736, turned it into a complete house with a center entrance. In the early 1900s the rear summer kitchen, now a Maritime Room, was added. Major preservation and stabilization in 2010, funded by the Town of Dennis Community Preservation Fund, saved the home. In 1728, the people of the East Precinct of Yarmouth provided this house to their first minister, Rev. Josiah Dennis, who served them until his death in 1763. The East Precinct was incorporated in 1793 as a town called Dennis, named in honor of the man who shepherded their souls, during a time of colonial rule. The Manse offers a view of Dennis history from the colonial period to the end of the age of sail. West Schoolhouse was rebuilt in 1810, on the site of the original ca. 1745 Nobscusset neighborhood schoolhouse. This timber frame school was designed and constructed by Nathan Stone, Jr., son of the second minister of the East Precinct. He was a Boston apprenticed house-wright, who had attended the original one room schoolhouse. Ca. 1850, American education developed a graded school system. Falling into disrepair, the one room schoolhouse was moved across the King’s Highway for use as a barn and then transformed into a Cape Cod style gift shop. In 1973, condo development threatened demolition and it was moved to the grounds of the Josiah Dennis Manse to become a museum of colonial and early American education. A Town of Dennis Community Fund grant provided major structural preservation and stabilization in 2023. 61 Whig Street, Dennis, MA, USA

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Museum Directory Cape Cod Military Museum Website: https://www.capecodmilitarymuseum.org/ Address: 30 Keene Street, Bourne, Massachusetts 02532 Phone: 508-888-0633 Email: joeyukna@gmail.com The Cape Cod Military Museum is dedicated to promoting an understanding and appreciation of the contributions of Americans in the conflicts of the 20th century, with an emphasis on the unique role of southeastern Massachusetts. We seek not to glorify war, but rather to honor the sacrifices of the men and women who served both at home and abroad. Our goals are: * To collect, preserve and display military memorabilia. * To educate young people and the community through displays, lectures and with living and oral histories. * To establish a military research library and archive. Hours: Mon. Closed Tue. Closed Wed. Closed Thu. Closed Fri. Closed Sat. Closed Sun. Closed 30 Keene Street, Bourne, Massachusetts 02532, USA

Museum Directory Elmer Crowell Barn Website: A. Elmer Crowell Barn Address: 80 Parallel Street, Harwich, Massachusetts 02645 Phone: 508-432-8089 Email: info@HarwichHistoricalSociety.org Explore the story of renowned Harwich bird carver A. Elmer Crowell at the barn that served as Crowell's workshop. On the grounds of the Brooks Academy Museum and operated by the Harwich Historical Society, the A. Elmer Crowell Barn Museum includes an exhibit about the life and work of Crowell, including video footage of Elmer at work. The museum features carved decoys crafted by Crowell, his son Cleon Crowell, as well as other local carvers. See the actual workshop furnished as it was during Crowell's time, watch live carving demonstrations, and chat with knowledgeable decoy makers. Hours: Mon. Closed Tue. Closed Wed. Closed Thu. 03:00 PM - 06:00 PM Fri. Closed Sat. Closed Sun. Closed 80 Parallel Street, Harwich, MA, USA

Museum Directory Monomy National Wildlife Refuge Website: https://www.fws.gov/refuge/Monomoy/ Address: 30 Wikis Way Chatham, MA, 02633 Phone: 508-945-0594 Email: r5rw_mnwr@fws.gov Monomoy National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) was established in 1944 to provide habitat for migratory birds. Sand stretches for eight miles off the elbow of Cape Cod, forming the barrier islands of North and South Monomoy. In addition to the two islands, a 40-acre unit on Morris Island is also part of the refuge. This is where the headquarters and visitor center are located. The total size of the refuge is 7,604 acres with varied habitats of oceans, salt and freshwater marshes, dunes, and freshwater ponds of which 3,244 acres are designated Wilderness. The refuge provides important resting, nesting and feeding habitat for migratory birds, including the Federally protected piping plover and roseate tern. More than ten species of seabirds, shorebirds, and waterbirds nest on the islands. The refuge also supports the second largest nesting colony of common terns on the Atlantic seaboard with over 8,000 nesting pairs. The visitor's center is hosted by Friends of Monomoy National Wildlife Refuge . Click here to visit them. The visitor's center includes a museum and exhibition area, while outside there are trails, boardwalks and stairs to the beach for an intimate view of Monomoy. Call for hours during the off season. Hours: Mon. 08:00 AM - 04:00 PM Tue. 08:00 AM - 04:00 PM Wed. 08:00 AM - 04:00 PM Thu. 08:00 AM - 04:00 PM Fri. 08:00 AM - 04:00 PM Sat. 08:00 AM - 04:00 PM Sun. 08:00 AM - 04:00 PM 30 Wikis Way, Chatham, MA, USA

Museum Directory Nye Museum Website: http://www.nyemuseum.org/ Address: 85 Old County Rd, East Sandwich, Massachusetts 02537 Phone: 508-888-4213 Email: info@nyefamily.org Enjoy a relaxing afternoon and learn about early American history at the Nye Museum. Located just off Route 6A near the East Sandwich Post Office, the museum offers free tours of the Benjamin Nye Homestead, a historical landmark first established in 1678. Visitors are welcome to take self-guided tours of the Nye Mill Museum and to walk along the Old Fish Hatchery Trail, which includes an audio guide detailing the history of the property. Stop by the Visitors Center at the Grange Hall, open Tuesday through Saturday 11AM – 4PM throughout the Fall season. Our gift shop includes page-turning history books, educational toys for kids, and seasonal quilts. All purchases made at the gift shop benefit the museum’s mission. The museum and its organizers are dedicated to promoting and preserving the Benjamin Nye Homestead, chronicling the property’s historical significance, and fostering community engagement through historical education and events. Serene, inviting, and brimming with local history, the Nye Museum will transport you back to colonial times. Hours: Mon. Closed Tue. Closed Wed. Closed Thu. Closed Fri. Closed Sat. Closed Sun. Closed 85 Old County Road, East Sandwich, MA, USA

Museum Directory Centers for Culture and History in Orleans Website: http://www.chocenters.org/ Address: P.O. Box 353, 3 River Rd, Orleans, Massachusetts 02653 Phone: 508-240-1329 Email: admin@orleanshs.org Orleans is the only place in the United States to have been attacked twice by foreign powers in different wars. During the War of 1812 the local militia repelled a British force at Rock Harbor and, in WWI, a German submarine attacked a tugboat and barges off Nauset Beach and fired upon the local U.S. Lifesaving Service facility there. More information about these events is included in revolving exhibits and on the CHO website. Founded in 1958 as the Orleans Historical Society, the CHO’s 1834 Meetinghouse (listed on the National Register of Historic Places) houses the Museum and is used for exhibits and cultural programs. This building, along with the adjacent 1939 Hurd Chapel, has been recently updated and is available for civic and private functions. The CHO has a collection of more than 6,000 items covering genealogical information, diaries, deeds, 19th and 20th century photos, artwork by local artists, special collections focusing on Orleans families and individuals, ships' logs, Native American artifacts, and other items relating to the history of Orleans and its citizens. One of its exhibits is of the lifesaving tradition on the Outer Cape. This legacy dates back almost 170 years before Orleans was incorporated as a separate municipality. During the winter of 1626-1627, the Sparrowhawk was wrecked off the shores of what became Orleans, and the first documented rescue mission was headed by none other than Governor William Bradford of Plymouth Colony. On February 18, 1952, during a raging nor’easter snowstorm, four Coast Guardsmen set out at night on this 36-foot boat to rescue crewmen on the tanker Pendleton that had broken apart. Despite all odds, the men managed to cross a notoriously dangerous shoal, find the Pendleton without a compass, and return with 32 survivors. For their bravery, the CG36500’s crew each received the Gold Life-Saving Medal in what is still called “the greatest small-boat rescue in Coast Guard history.” The story is retold in the best-selling book, The Finest Hours, and in a major motion picture by the same name. The boat is docked at Rock Harbor, Orleans, during the summer months for public viewing, with guided tours on weekends. Museum Winter Hours: Monday: Closed Tuesday: Closed Wednesday: Closed Thursday: Closed Friday: Closed Saturday: Closed Sunday: 01:00 PM - 04:00 PM Summer Hours: Saturday: 01:00 PM – 3:00 PM Sunday: 01:00 PM – 3:00 PM Hours: Mon. Closed Tue. Closed Wed. Closed Thu. Closed Fri. Closed Sat. Closed Sun. 01:00 PM - 04:00 PM 3 River Road, Orleans, MA, USA

Museum Directory Long Pasture Wildlife Sanctuary Website: https://www.massaudubon.org/get-outdoors/wildlife-sanctuaries/long-pasture Address: 345 Bone Hill Road, Barnstable, Massachusetts, 02637 Phone: 508-362-7475 Email: longpasture@massaudobon.org Sandy beaches, butterfly-filled meadows, woodland trails, and farm animals combine to make Long Pasture a unique experience on Cape Cod. Gentle, varied trails lead to what some have called a “million dollar view”—with Barnstable Harbor flanked by the dunes of Sandy Neck Barrier Beach. Explore our expansive tidal flats and join us for a kayak tour, boat cruise, or family nature program. Admission: Members : Free Nonmembers : Adults 19-54 $4, Children 2-18 $3, Seniors 55+ $3. Hours: Mon. Closed Tue. 09:00 AM - 03:00 PM Wed. 09:00 AM - 03:00 PM Thu. 09:00 AM - 03:00 PM Fri. 09:00 AM - 03:00 PM Sat. 09:00 AM - 03:00 PM Sun. 09:00 AM - 03:00 PM Nature Center: Closed Trails: Daily, dawn to dusk Restrooms : Outdoor, portable restrooms are available 345 Bone Hill Road, Cummaquid, Barnstable, MA, USA

Museum Directory Briggs Mcdermott House Website: http://bournepreservation.org/ Address: 20 Sandwich Road, Bourne, Massachusetts 02532 Phone: 508-566-6835 Email: Bourne.Soc.His.Pres@gmail.com The Briggs- McDermott House includes displays of furnishings and practical implements of the period from 1840 to 1950. Occasionally, costumed docents will be found preparing old-time recipes in the vintage wood stove. Special exhibits and the art of famed marine artist, Charles Raleigh are always worth a visit. The Alonzo Booth Blacksmith Shop will be in operation. A fine collection of vintage carriages and sleighs will be on display in the Alan Green Carriage House. Citizens of Bourne became preservation conscious when the George I. Briggs House was scheduled for demolition in May 1979. George I. Briggs was instrumental in the incorporation of Bourne as a town after its separation from Sandwich in 1884. Briggs was a friend of President Grover Cleveland, an early Bourne selectman and library trustee, the first school committee chairman and chairman of the Barnstable County Commission for many years. His neighborhood was Bourne’s town center until the Cape Cod Canal opened in 1914. The Briggs McDermott House is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This Greek Revival-style house has been restored and furnished to reflect the 1840 - 1910 period, a most important time for the Briggs family and Bourne. The Society is proud of the restoration of the music room ceiling, painted circa 1890 by famed marine artist and Bourne resident, Charles Raleigh. The Society’s friends and members generously donated many of the furnishings from the Briggs-McDermott family and also maintain a period garden and small granite walled barn. Hours: Mon. Closed Tue. Closed Wed. Closed Thu. Closed Fri. Closed Sat. Closed Sun. Closed 20 Sandwich Road, Bourne, MA, USA

Museum Directory Zion Union Heritage Museum Website: http://www.zuhmi.org/ Address: 276 North Street, Hyannis, Massachusetts 02601 Phone: 508-790-9466 Email: zuhmi@comcast.net The Zion Union Heritage Museum actively collects artifacts that relate to the arts, sciences, religions, local history, politics, sports and history of African-Americans and Cape Verdeans on Cape Cod. The Cape and Islands enjoy a rich history created by people of color from the region. Many journeyed from across the ocean, and once here, continued journeys of another kind. We see the extraordinary roles and contributions of people of color spanning the eras of the slave trade, abolitionism, and more recently, the civil rights movement. People of color have been the backbone of the whaling and cranberry industries over the centuries. African-Americans, Cape Verdeans, and other people of color helped shape the Cape Cod of today. Hours: Mon. 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM Tue. 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM Wed. 09:00 AM - 05:00 AM Thu. Closed Fri. 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM Sat. 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM Sun. Closed 276 North Street, Hyannis, MA, USA

Museum Directory Sandwich Glass Museum Website: https://sandwichglassmuseum.org/ Address: 129 Main St, Sandwich, Massachusetts 02563 Phone: 508-888-0251 Email: mary.childs@sandwichglassmuseum.org The Sandwich Historical Society and its Glass Museum, collects, preserves and interprets the history of the Town of Sandwich, the oldest town on Cape Cod. A large part of Sandwich history is involved with American glass production. This short presentation is culled from the collection of glass and historic images of the Museum and Historical Society. Sandwich owes its global reputation as a glass manufacturing town to Deming Jarves, who founded the Boston & Sandwich Glass Company in 1825. Its permanent exhibits and collections of nearly 5,000 pieces of glass combine classic and state-of-the-art technology glass. They include: Color & Chemistry; the Multi-Media Theater which illustrates what life was like in rural New England at the dawn of the Industrial Revolution and the Levine Lighting Gallery. Special exhibits are scheduled throughout the year. Summer hours: The museum is open daily throughout April - December: 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. In order to see everything the Museum has to offer we recommend that you plan to be here no later than 3:30 pm, as admissions close at 4:30pm. Other hours: The museum is closed throughout January, but re-opens during February & March on Wednesdays through Sundays from 9:30am to 4:00pm. Holidays: The Museum is closed Easter, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year's Eve. ADMISSION Adult (age 15-64): $14 Youth (age 6-14): $3 Senior 65+: $13 Child (age 5 and under): Free Active Military: Free Card to Culture Discount The Sandwich Glass Museum is proud to participate in the Card to Culture program, a collaboration between Mass Cultural Council and the Department of Transitional Assistance , the Women, Infants & Children (WIC) Nutrition Program , and the Massachusetts Health Connector , designed to broaden accessibility to cultural programming. EBT , WIC , and ConnectorCare cardholders can purchase discounted admission tickets for $5 per person; children 14 and under are free. Bus tours and group rates Please reserve a time if you plan to bring a bus or other group of 10 or more people to our museum. We will then confirm the booking and invoice you at our tour group rate. Accessibility The Sandwich Glass Museum is wheelchair accessible. Please use our ramped entrance on the north side of the building, adjacent to the parking lot, leading directly into our main entrance. There is a doorbell for assistance to gain entry if needed. All public areas of the museum area are accessible and located on the main level. Public restrooms are available from within the museum exhibition area. For more information about our building and accessibility please contact our Accessibility Coordinator or Executive Director at 508-888-0252 extension 10 or email the museum at info@sandwichglassmuseum.org Hours: Mon. 09:30 AM - 05:00 PM Tue. 09:30 AM - 05:00 PM Wed. 09:30 AM - 05:00 PM Thu. 09:30 AM - 05:00 PM Fri. 09:30 AM - 05:00 PM Sat. 09:30 AM - 05:00 PM Sun. 09:30 AM - 05:00 PM 129 Main Street, Sandwich, MA, USA