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Events French Cable Station Opening Day The French Cable Station Museum opens for the season on June 6! 🚠✨ Stop by for a tour Fridays–Sundays, 1 PM – 4 PM, through September 28. Admission is free, though donations are greatly appreciated to help preserve their history. 📧 Special tours: Email frenchcablestationmuseum@gmail.com 🌐 Learn more: https://www.frenchcablestationmuseum.org/ Date and Time: June 6 Cost: Free Place: French Cable Station Museum 41 South Orleans Road, Orleans, MA, USA Website

Museum Directory Sturgis Library Website : https://www.sturgislibrary.org/ Address: 3090 Main Street, Barnstable, Massachusetts 02630 Phone: 508-362-6636 Email: director@sturgislibrary.org Constructed in 1644 for the Reverend John Lothrop, founder of Barnstable, the house which forms the original part of the Library is the oldest Library building in the United States. The building is also one of the oldest houses remaining on Cape Cod. A living museum, the library hosts exhibitions and exhibits year round, as well as guided tours and special events open to the public. Since Reverend Lothrop used the front room of the house for public worship, another distinction of the Sturgis Library is that it is the oldest structure still standing in America where religious services were regularly held. This room, now called “The Lothrop Room,” with its beamed ceiling and pumpkin-colored wide-board floors, retains the quintessential early character of authentic Cape Cod houses. Reverend Lothrop’s bible , with handwritten repairs to the pages, is on display in this room. On February 25, 1782, William Sturgis, a direct descendant of Reverend Lothrop, was born in this house. To help support the family after the death of his father, William went to sea at the age of 15. In 1810, he founded Bryant and Sturgis, clipper ship owners engaged in the Northwest and China Trades. In 1863, after a successful career, Captain Sturgis willed his former home, plus $15,000 in bonds, for the establishment of a village Library in the village of Barnstable. The Library opened in 1867 with 1,300 volumes, many of which came from Sturgis’ private library. Today, Sturgis Library is a national treasure. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Library is situated on the “ Old King’s Highway ,” recently named as “one of the ten most scenic byways in America.” The Library Collections have grown to over 65,000 volumes, including the Special Collections . These include the Cape Cod History Collection of books, manuscripts, photographs and microfilm, the most important collection of its kind in the United States; the Kittredge Maritime Collection, one of the finest maritime collections on the East Coast, notable for its concentration on Cape Cod sea captains and vessels; and the Lothrop Genealogy Collection, which is used by genealogists from all over the United States in examining their connections to Cape Cod History. Read an article on the opening of the library , originally published in the Barnstable Patriot in 1867. Learn more about the early collections of the Sturgis Library in an article by Renee Roberts. Read all about the Sturgis Library and Barnstable Village in You’ve never been to Barnstable? by Kurt Vonnegut» Read a historic poem about the library , originally published in the Barnstable Patriot in 1906. Hours: Mon. 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM Tue. 10:00 AM - 08:00 PM Wed. 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM Thu. 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM Fri. 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM Sat. 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM Sun. Closed 3090 Main Street, Barnstable, MA, USA

Museum Directory Winslow Crocker House Website: https://www.historicnewengland.org/property/winslow-crocker-house/ Address: 250 MA-6A, Yarmouth Port, Massachusetts 02675 Phone: 617-994-6661 Email: info@HistoricNewEngland.org Open second and fourth Saturdays, June 1 – October 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Tours on the hour. Last tour at 4:00 PM Admission $5 adults $4 seniors $3 students Free for Historic New England members and Yarmouth residents. Become a member This Georgian-style house was built in West Barnstable c. 1780 by Winslow Crocker, a trader and land speculator. Winslow Crocker joined the American navy when the Revolutionary War began, and was serving on a privateer in 1777 when his ship was captured by the British. He was imprisoned in Nova Scotia, but was later exchanged for British prisoners and allowed to return home. He became a merchant and built this home for his family. There is speculation that he may have been a rum runner, a common occupation for those involved in trading at this time. Little is known about his later life because a courthouse fire destroyed many local records in the nineteenth century. When Crocker died in 1821, his two sons inherited the house. The sons divided the house vertically, even splitting rooms and fireplaces in the process. Hours: Mon. Closed Tue. Closed Wed. Closed Thu. Closed Fri. Closed Sat. Closed Sun. Closed 250 MA-6A, Yarmouth, Yarmouth Port, MA, USA

Museum Directory Cape Cod Art Center Website: https://capecodartcenter.org/ Address: : 3480 Route 6A (Main Street), Barnstable, Massachusetts 02630 Phone: 508-362-2909 Email: Info@CapeCodArtCenter.org Cape Cod Art Center is a non-profit membership group continuously operating since its inception in 1948. It serves its members and community with a variety of fine art programs and events. Our mission is to promote the creation and appreciation of visual art by providing a supportive environment for education and exhibitions. Its custom designed facilities include two galleries for monthly exhibitions and two studios for classes, demonstrations and workshops in a variety of art media. All exhibits are open to the public for viewing, never any admission. There are multiple exhibits during the year. Eight exhibitions feature the works of our Artist Members while four juried exhibitions are open to all artists, domestic and international. This includes the annual “National Exhibition”, the “All New England Exhibition”, and the “Bay State Open Exhibition” as well as an open juried exhibit in February. There are individual exhibits showcasing CCAC Master Artists, CCAC students, Cape wide high school students competing for prizes and scholarships, and the ‘small works show’ is our holiday sale held in November/December. Visit the Gift Store with Original art, prints, cards, jewelry, pottery, books, DVDs and many other fine gifts are for sale in our Gift Shop Gallery. The Gift Shop Gallery is open to the public, Monday-Saturday from 9am-4pm. Hours: Mon. 09:00 AM - 04:00 PM Tue. 09:00 AM - 04:00 PM Wed. 09:00 AM - 04:00 PM Thu. 09:00 AM - 04:00 PM Fri. 09:00 AM - 04:00 PM Sat. 09:00 AM - 04:00 PM Sun. Closed 3480 Route 6A, Barnstable, MA, USA

Museums foster ongoing appreciation and knowledge of art, nature, culture, science, and history. When you, the patron, purchase a gift from the museum store, you help to sustain the museum’s service to the public. Holiday shoppers will not only find quality gifts filled with inspiration and educational value, but through their purchases, will also directly support their favorite museums. Museum Store Shopping Museums foster ongoing appreciation and knowledge of art, nature , culture , science , and history . When you, the patron, purchase a gift from the museum store, you help to sustain the museum’s service to the public. Holiday shoppers will not only find quality gifts filled with inspiration and educational value, but through their purchases, will also directly support their favorite museums. Proceeds from purchases at museum stores directly support the educational missions and programs of the parent institution. Cape Cod museums have one-of-a-kind Cape Cod gifts that are there for your choosing. Below you will find direct links to museum stores and able to see what they have to offer – in person shopping, curbside pick up, and shipping. Do not miss this opportunity to support your favorite local Cape Cod museum as well as supporting shopping local, supporting Cape Cod artists and helping the local community. Museums with Stores Atlantic White Shark Conservancy Atwood House Museum Cahoon Museum of American Art Cape Cod Art Center Cape Cod Maritime Museum Cape Cod Museum of Art Cape Cod Museum of Natural History Centerville Historical Museum Chatham Marconi -RCA Wireless Museum Cultural Center of Cape Cod Dennis Historical Society Edward Gorey House Green Briar Nature Center & Jam Kitchen Harwich Historical Society Historical Society of Old Yarmouth Historical Society of Santuit & Cotuit John F. Kennedy Hyannis Museum Nantucket Historical Association National Marine Life Center Osterville Historical Museum Provincetown Art Association and Museum Sandwich Glass Museum The Centers for Culture and History in Orleans Truro Historical Society Wellfleet Historical Society Whydah Pirate Museum Woods Hole Historical Museum

Cape Cod Museum Trail (“CCMT”) is a 501(c)3, public non-profit organization that is both a physical journey, and digital initiative that provides a history-related prism into Cape Cod Life and Culture. Who We Are Cape Cod Museum Trail ( “CCMT” ) is a 501(c)3 , public non-profit organization that is both a physical journey, and digital initiative that provides a history-related prism into Cape Cod Life and Culture. Our mission is to support and promote the image, wellbeing and financial health of Cape Cod Museums, Cultural Centers and Art Exhibitions by creating opportunities for networking, collaboration and educational programs. In support of these, we seeks to enrich the community by providing opportunities for discovery and learning to residents and visitors. We began in October 2015 and what started modestly as a series of meetings with a few museums has evolved into a consortium of over 75+ Cape-wide institutions whose directors and staff members meet regularly and communicate digitally to develop comprehensive monthly calendars of events, story ideas and more. The vision of the Cape Cod Museum Trail seeks to strengthen and promote the important role that museums play. To educate and visibly market to residents, visitors and tourists alike, that museums are a valuable part of the wider cultural and heritage sector. They are key to both the visitor market and the cultural provision for local communities across Massachusetts providing stimulation, education and fun.

The Cape Cod Museum Trail (“CCMT”) is a 501(c)3, public non-profit organization that is both a physical journey, and digital initiative that provides a history-related prism into Cape Cod Life and Culture. Our mission is to support and promote the image, wellbeing and financial health of Cape Cod Museums, Cultural Centers and Art Exhibitions by creating opportunities for networking, collaboration and educational programs. Welcome to Our Website! The museums on the Cape Cod Museum Trail have tons of events year-round, including exhibits, special events, lectures, classes, and more. There is something for everyone, from kids to adults! Featured Events Museum Mondays in May offer visitors no-cost admission to many of the most treasured cultural venues Enjoy arts, history, and culture on the Cape Cod Museum Trail! Explore the nature trails and outdoor gardens! Museum Mondays in May offer visitors no-cost admission to many of the most treasured cultural venues 1/4 Stay in Touch Subscribe to our monthly newsletter ! B e the first to hear about what's happening on the trail! Follow us on Social Media for even more updates! Sign Up

Annually, during the month of May, various museums throughout the Cape Cod Museum Trail are open on a Monday for FREE to visitors. Museum Mondays in May offer visitors no-cost admission to many of the most treasured cultural venues on Cape Cod. Annually, during the month of May , various museums throughout the Cape Cod Museum Trail are open on a Monday for FREE to visitors. Museum Mondays in May offer visitors no-cost admission to many of the most treasured cultural venues on Cape Cod. Whether you’re a parent or guardian looking for something to do with the kids, a group of friends looking for a new experience or an art or history enthusiast, join in the celebration of local art, history and culture! 2026 Museum Monday Schedule May 4th Cape Cod Maritime Museum Cape Cod Museum of Art Nantucket Historical Association Waquoit Bay Estuarine Research Reserve Zion Union Heritage Museum May 11th Captain Bangs Hallet House Cultural Center of Cape Cod Falmouth Art Center Toad Hall Classic Sports Cars Museum May 18th Atwood Museum Cahoon Museum of American Art Chatham Marconi-RCA Wireless Museum Coast Guard Heritage Museum Nye Museum Sandwich Glass Museum 1741 Swift-Daley House 1869 Schoolhouse Museum Thank you to the Museums who participated in Museum Monday and provided arts and culture for FREE throughout Cape Cod!

Have a question you would like to ask us? Reach out to us via the contact form below, follow our Facebook & Instagram pages, send us mail, or email. Contact Us Have a question you would like to ask us? Reach out via the contact form below, follow our Facebook & Instagram pages, send us mail, or email. Cape Cod Museum Trail c/o First Citizens' Federal Credit Union 200 Mill Rd. Ste. 100 Fairhaven, MA 02719 Program Managers Melanie Howell & Ryan Normand info@capecodmuseumtrail.com Contact us First name* Last name Email* Write a message Submit

Museums- Why Join the Cape Cod Museum Trail? Building Awareness: Cape Cod Museum Trail strives to bring awareness and promote the important role that museums play. This includes a digital marketing mix, special promotions, programs and events such as the previous Museum Mondays in May, Cape Cod ArtWeek, and more. Become a Museum Member Museums: Why Join the Cape Cod Museum Trail? Building Awareness Cape Cod Museum Trail strives to bring awareness and promote the important role that museums play. This includes a digital marketing mix, special promotions, programs and events such as the previous Museum Mondays in May, Cape Cod ArtWeek, and more. We focus on building collaboration and working jointly with museums especially in an intellectual endeavor to achieve a defined and common purpose and we drive collaborative efforts to the forefront. The more people collaborate, the more momentous the working relationships become and greater the success too. Our Newsletter The Cape Cod Museum Trail publishes a newsletter once a month. The newsletter currently reaches nearly 8,000+ email addresses. The newsletter includes a complete list of monthly events, each connected to the museum event at the Cape Cod Museum Trail website, as well as at the museum’s own website. This calendar mirrors the events schedule at the Cape Cod Museum Trail website. Social Media The Cape Cod Museum Trail has a very active Facebook and Instagram presence. Most content found on the website is also featured on Facebook and Instagram, including the monthly calendar. CCMT will also run periodic social media contests to increase engagement. Boosted posts and paid ads will also be implemented to increase followers. Meetings and Communication The member museums meet at least bi-annually. These meetings are hosted by one of the museum members. Meetings are designed for sharing the latest news and formation, seeking your ideas and recommendations; and discussing opportunities among ourselves. Subcommittees are now forming around priorities established by member museums. Email communications from CCMT staff will be sent out often with updates, news, and analytics from the website, email and social media. Website Our website consists of over 75+ museums ! Features of the website include: Exhibits and Event Calendar Museum events and exhibits are continuously updated with the ability to view the calendar by day, month, year or topic. The event calendar also consists of the following: Map and directions Pricing Detailed description Link to museum website Photos Link to museum contact information including email address and phone numbers Stories This part of the site is an opportunity to provide unique information about your museum, whether it is an upcoming featured event or some historical information that you would like to share about your museum. This information would be directly provided by you and can be assigned for coverage by the Museum Trail staff. Museum Mini-Sites Each Museum has its own individual page within the website that includes: Museum description Directions Contact information Direct link to museum website Ability for viewers to comment Minimum of six photos; no maximum for future photo gallery There are two different categories of The Cape Cod Museum Trail membership: Museums & Historical Societies Members enjoy a wide range of benefits specifically designed to meet the needs of museums and historical societies. Friends of The Cape Cod Museum Trail Join the Cape Cod Museum Trail as our friend and get many of the same benefits as our museum members. Friends of Cape Cod Museum Trail Members are Cape Cod nonprofit organizations that have similar goals of supporting the cultural life of Cape Cod. They may not be specific definition of a “museum” but they are our friends and we want to support your missions. For full details email Ryan Normand at info@capecodmuseumtrail.com .

Museum Directory Nantucket Shipwreck Lifesaving Museum - Egan Institute Website: https://eganmaritime.org/shipwreck-lifesaving-museum Address: 158 Polpis Bike Path, Nantucket, MA, 02554 Phone: 508-228-1885 The Nantucket Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum, an affiliate of Egan Maritime Institute, is dedicated to honoring Nantucket's history of shipwrecks, lifesaving, and rescuers. In the 19th Century, hundreds of ships passed by Nantucket Island each day, all navigating without the benefit of modern nautical technology. As a result, unpredictable storms, dense fog, and strong currents often caught even the most experienced sailors off guard. In addition, treacherous shoals and inclement weather led to over 750 shipwrecks in the island's waters. As a result, the area was often called "a graveyard of the Atlantic." Founded in 1968 as the first museum in America devoted to honoring volunteer and professional lifesavers, The Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum preserves the memory of Islanders. They risked their lives to save mariners from the perils of the sea. Their inspiring stories come from men and women of the Massachusetts Humane Society, US Life-Saving Service, and the United States Coast Guard. Hours: Mon. Closed Tue. Closed Wed. Closed Thu. Closed Fri. Closed Sat. Closed Sun. Closed 158 Polpis Bike Path, Nantucket, MA, USA

Museum Directory Chatham Windmill Website: https://www.chathamwindmill.com/ Address: 125 Shattuck Place, Chatham, Massachusetts 02633 Phone: (508) 945-5175 Email: ChathamWindmill@gmail.com The Chatham Windmill is an historic windmill at Chase Park, Shattuck Place in Chatham, Massachusetts. The mill, built in 1797 by Benjamin Godfrey, was first used to grind corn, and originally stood on Stage Harbor Road. It was moved to its present location in 1955, the year it was given to the town. The methods used in its construction suggest that the builder was from the southeast of England. Our millers and guides look forward to showing you the inner workings of this historic grist mill and are available to answer your questions. *Tours may be cancelled due to rain or severe weather conditions. (This is done to protect this centuries-old mill from water damage.) There were about a dozen windmills located in Chatham from the early 1700s through the 1800s, with about half that number operating at any one time. The windmill underwent an extensive restoration in 2010-12. Now the mill is fully functional and can grind grain into flour, just as it did in the 18th and 19th centuries. The mill was rededicated May 19, 2012 as part of Chatham's tercentennial celebration. It’s the only windmill on Cape Cod that on special "Grinding Days" is set in motion and grinds corn - just as it did in the 18th and 19th centuries. Click here to view the restoration. Admission is free - Donations to support the mill are always welcome! Hours: Mon. 11:00 AM - 03:00 PM Tue. Closed Wed. 11:00 AM - 03:00 PM Thu. Closed Fri. 11:00 AM - 03:00 PM Sat. Closed Sun. Closed 125 Shattuck Place, Chatham, MA, USA