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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

Events Call for Vendors: Artists' Fair & Yard Sale 2026 (Rain or Shine) Call for Vendors: Artists' Fair & Yard Sale 2026- Saturday, May 30th (Rain or Shine) Call for Vendors Clear out your finished artwork, seconds and excess supplies. What You Can Sell Art & Materials: Artwork, jewelry, pottery, paints, brushes, canvases, & more Equipment: Easels, frames, & craft supplies Inspiration: Art books & much more Vendor Details Art Center Membership Required Table Fee: $30 (Rent from Art Center) or $20 (Bring Your Own Table) Earnings: Keep 100% of your profits. Setup: Starts at 8 AM Reserve Your Space Today! Don't wait-- spots fill up fast. You can register in person or over the phone at 508-540-3304. Sale is held at Falmouth Art Center, 137 Gifford St, Falmouth, MA. The Event is rain or shine- in the parking lot or indoors if inclement weather. To learn more, visit: https://falmouthart.org/artists-fair-yard-sale/ Date and Time: May 30, 8 AM Cost: $0-$30 Place: Falmouth Art Center 137 Gifford Street, Falmouth, MA, USA Website

Museum Directory Salt Pond Visitor Center Museum Website: https://www.nps.gov/caco/planyourvisit/visitorcenters.htm Address: 50 Nauset Road, Eastham, Massachusetts 02642 Phone: 508-255-3421 Email: sue_moynihan@nps.gov Hours are 9-4:30 daily, and 9-5 beginning May 1 . Stop by the outdoor stations to ask a question or for help planning your visit. Pick up the seashore Trip Planner and brochures on trails and resource topics, check out our self-serve info boards, or ask about becoming a Junior Ranger. Drop by the The America's National Parks store at Salt Pond to browse books, maps, field guides, apparel, and other seashore-related items for sale. The visitor center grounds are open, offering dramatic views of seashore landscapes and waterscapes. In addition, there are outdoor exhibits located at many seashore sites. In the visitor center lobby, a large topographic map illustrates Cape Cod's glacial history, its position in the Gulf of Maine, and natural forces that continue to shape it. The museum in the Salt Pond Visitor Center emphasizes the cultural themes represented on Cape Cod. A new section interprets Wampanoag culture and history through artifacts, photographs and art, a partial wetu (home), and oral histories; this exhibit focuses on native peoples' uses of natural materials for food and shelter. Other themes covered in the museum include whaling, lifesaving and lighthouses, maritime industries, agricultural life, and everyday life. When you visit the museum, make sure to enjoy everything that the Visitor Center has to offer. Salt Pond Visitor Center is Cape Cod National Seashore's main visitor facility, with frequent orientation movies, a well stocked bookstore, a comprehensive museum, and restroom facilities. The indoor theatre routinely offers 5 short films daily on a rotating schedule. Offering breathtaking views of Nauset Marsh and the Atlantic beyond. The Visitor Center is also convenient to the popular 1.5 mile Nauset Marsh Trail and the Buttonbush Trail, a .25 mile multi-sensory trail that featuring a guide rope and text panels printed in large lettering and Braille, and the Nauset Bicycle Trail. Hours: Mon. 09:00 AM - 4:30 PM Tue. 09:00 AM - 4:30 PM Wed. 09:00 AM - 4:30 PM Thu. 09:00 AM - 4:30 PM Fri. 09:00 AM - 4:30 PM Sat. 09:00 AM - 4:30 PM Sun. 09:00 AM - 4:30 PM 50 Nauset Road, Eastham, MA, USA

Museum Directory Centerville Historical Museum Website: http://centervillehistoricalmuseum.org/ Address: 513 Main Street, Centerville, Massachusetts 02632 Phone: (508) 775-0331 Email: chsm@centervillehistoricalmuseum.org One of the most beautiful of the seven villages in the Town of Barnstable, Centerville’s roots go back to the 17th century, when it was called "Chequaquet", meaning “pleasant harbor,” or "village by the sea" by the local Wampanoag Indians. The area of land that Chequaquet occupied was part of a much larger tract purchased in 1648 from the Wampanoags by Myles Standish for two brass kettles and some fencing. The early 18th century settlers first built their homes around Lake Wequaquet and took advantage of its fertile soil, fresh water and fish. In the early 19th century Chequaquet experienced dramatic expansion and growth. The first post office was established in 1834 and the village’s name was changed to 'Centreville.' The village was aptly named for its central location in the Town of Barnstable; as such, it held an important position in the town, serving as a crossroads and a meeting place. Did you know? Centerville’s Russell Marston went to sea as a cabin boy. He eventually became a sea captain and then opened the Marston's Restaurants in Boston, employing 600 and serving 10,000 people daily. The Centerville Historical Museum, founded in 1952, is dedicated to preserving and sharing the history of Centerville and Cape Cod. The fourteen-room museum includes an 1840 house and contains an outstanding collection of historic costumes, maritime and military artifacts, quilts, Crowell birds, 18th and 19th century decorative arts, paintings, tools, and children's toys and dolls. The museum provides ongoing programs for all ages. The Third Grade History Program, family days, field trips, walking tours of Main Street, living history days, lectures, and an old fashioned Christmas Stroll are all part of our regular program of events that highlight the museum's collection. Open February through December. Permanent Exhibits on Display: Maritime gallery Colonial Revival kitchen Mid-19th century period rooms Glass collection including Sandwich glass Elmer Crowell carved birds Historic clothing and quilt collection Military artifacts, uniforms and weaponry 19th century school room Historic children's toys and vintage dolls Watch two videos: What’s Underneath Exhibit 2020 video link The Waist Exhibit 2020 video link Hours: Mon. Closed Tue. 12:00 PM - 04:00 PM Wed. 12:00 PM - 04:00 PM Thu. 12:00 PM - 04:00 PM Fri. 12:00 PM - 04:00 PM Sat. 12:00 PM - 04:00 PM Sun. Closed 513 Main Street, Centerville, MA, USA

Events Book Talk: Soldiers & Sailors: Patriots of the American Revolution, East Precinct of Yarmouth Thursday, May 21, from 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm, Museum admission included. Discover the new book - Soldiers & Sailors, - a richly illustrated look at the American Revolution through a local lens, featuring artwork by Howard Bonington and research by Diane Rochelle of the Dennis Historical Commission. Thursday, May 21, from 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm, followed by audience Q&A Soldiers & Sailors is a historical narrative that offers a local perspective on the American Revolution, featuring images by South Dennis artist Howard Bonington and others. Researched and written by Diane Rochelle of the Dennis Historical Commission, the book includes an appendix of brief biographies of East Precinct Patriots buried in Dennis cemeteries, accompanied by summaries of their service and a comprehensive bibliography of resources. It is published through Amazon KDP Publishing and funded by the Dennis Historical Society. Books available for purchase in the Museum Shop Diane Rochelle , a native of Poughkeepsie, New York, is now retired to Dennis, Massachusetts. Diane is a happily married, proud mother of three and an even prouder grandmother to six grandchildren. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in English from the University of Vermont, which led to a life of community and municipal service. She enjoys nature, the arts, a good round of golf, and volunteering at the Josiah Dennis Manse. Diane also keeps busy being the chair of the Dennis Historical Commission and the Dennis Cemetery Advisory Committee, as well as membership in other service organizations. "Helping to honor, respect, and preserve our past is the service I love best… I did not choose history; it chose me." This event is presented in conjunction with Old Yarmouth: Life During the American Revolution April 9 - July 19, 2026 Title Sponsor: Eastern Bank Patron Sponsors Bank of America Dennis Historical Society Associate Sponsor Cape & Coast Bank Contributing Sponsors Sons of the American Revolution, Cape & Islands Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution, Capt. Joshua Gray-Jonathan Hatch Chapter Cancellation Policy: A one-week advance cancellation notice is required in order to receive a refund. Date and Time: May 21, 2 PM-3:30 PM Cost: $18-$24 Place: Cape Cod Museum of Art 60 Hope Lane, Dennis, MA, USA Website

Museum Directory Mashpee One Room Schoolhouse Address: 13 Great Neck Road North, Mashpee, Massachusetts 02649 Phone: 508-314-2605 Email: Richard.desorgher@gmail.com Where is Cape Cod’s Smallest Historic One-Room Schoolhouse? It is in Mashpee! This historical gem sits in the heart of Mashpee Center across from Town Hall at the intersection of Route 130 and Great Neck Road North and is open to the public, free of charge, every Monday from 11:00am – 2:00pm from Memorial Day until Indigenous People Day in October. It is the 1831 One-Room Schoolhouse. Come take a tour, learn about Mashpee history, see some of the early educational artifacts, take part in an 1850 classroom and write with your quill and ink pen and on your slate board. Originally located in South Mashpee, the historic dwelling served as a schoolhouse until 1901, as a chapel (Ockway Chapel), library and the location of important pieces of Wampanoag history with the preaching of Blind Joe Amos and William Apess. It was also the site where the Mashpee Wampanoags signed what amounted to a Declaration of Independence. They wrote “all men are born free and equal” and declared that they would act against further encroachment by white settlers; 102 Wampanoag women and men, signed that Declaration of Independence in the school- house, which later led to some basic rights for the Wampanoags to govern themselves. The schoolmaster or schoolmarm will welcome you each Monday throughout the summer to tour through this important piece of Mashpee history. So, come and visit and go back to school in early Mashpee; don’t be late, however, as for every five minutes you are late, you have to stay after school one hour. Those unable to make the Monday openings can also schedule a tour on another day by contacting schoolmaster DeSorgher at Richard.desorgher@gmail.com or by calling 508-314-2605 to work out a time for a tour. Hours: Mon. Closed Tue. Closed Wed. Closed Thu. Closed Fri. Closed Sat. Closed Sun. Closed 13 Great Neck Road North, Mashpee, MA, USA

Museum Directory Cultural Center of Cape Cod Website: https://www.cultural-center.org/ Address: 307 Old Main Street, South Yarmouth, Massachusetts 02664 Phone: 508-394-7100 Email: info@cultural-center.org The Cultural Center of Cape Cod is one of the most engaging and accessible cultural organizations in the region. Our mission is to serve the entire Cape community and visitors to the area by offering instruction, entertainment, and exhibition in the visual, literary, and performing arts. Programming at the Center reflects real needs and priorities and is echoed by its motto: All the Arts for All of Us. Perhaps the best example of our response to community is embodied by our new Education Wing, whose Culinary Arts Center, Recording Studio, Pottery Studio, and other assets fill gaps in service, especially for under-served populations. Our calendar of events, exhibits, and educational opportunities engages people of all ages, abilities and incomes. We support both emerging and established artists in all media and genres. Everything that happens at the Cultural Center is predicated upon a democratic philosophy of inclusion, encouragement, and accessibility. Its performance and exhibition schedules feature a balance of both emerging and established artists. Flexible teachers lead classes for a range of ages and abilities. Prices are reasonable, and scholarships are available for those without the means to pay. Exhibits, receptions, and many other events are free. And programs for under-served populations like youth at risk—in partnership with leaders in the social services, government, and education—provide meaningful antidotes to unhealthy behaviors. Both the breadth and depth of its programming make the Center a strong and vibrant resource for the entire region. For detailed information about the Cultural Center’s programs and finances, please contact us or register at DataArts (formerly the Cultural Data Project) at http://www.culturaldata.org/home/ Hours: Mon. Closed Tue. 10:00 AM - 05:00 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 - 03:00 PM Sun. Closed 307 Old Main Street, South Yarmouth, MA, USA

Museum Directory Dennis Historical Society Website: https://www.dennishistoricalsociety.org/ Address: PO Box 607, Dennis, Massachusetts 02660 Phone: 508-258-0468 Email: info@dennishistoricalsociety.org The Dennis Historical Society is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization whose mission is to preserve, promote, and present the history of Dennis – bringing Dennis history to life. In partnership with the Town of Dennis, we support and operate three town-owned museums: The Jericho Historical Center , housed in an 1801 full-cape farmhouse, contains 19th century furnishings, textiles, paintings and keepsakes. The Barn Museum on the site contains a general store, a salt works model, a carriage that raced at Riverside Trotting Park, farming tools & equipment from the 1800's, and a Cranberry exhibit which tells the story of cranberry cultivation, an industry that began in Dennis in 1816. The Josiah Dennis Manse , the 1689 home of the town’s first minister. Docents in period costume aid visitors through the air conditioned, barrier-free home, offering insight into life on Cape Cod in the 1700s. Also on this site is the recently renovated West Schoolhouse, built in 1745 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The West Dennis Graded School , the only one surviving of the town’s original five graded school buildings. It now houses a replica of an 1860’s schoolroom. The building is also home to the Dennis Maritime Museum, with displays related to the town’s extensive seagoing history, highlighting local sea captains, their ships, their tales and their navigational tools. At each museum, docents aid visitors through the museums and offer details about the what, why, and how of life at that time and place. The Society also operates: The Pauline Wixon Derick DHS Library on the 2nd floor of the West Dennis Library with the Society’s archives, maritime collections, local diaries, early deeds, photographs, and genealogical information. It is open year-round, but with limited open hours. ·The DHS website , which includes an online, searchable digital archive of historic information and photos related to Dennis history, as well as an online bookstore The Receiving Tomb in the Dennis Village Cemetery . Constructed in 1875, it temporarily housed the bodies of those who died during the winter months when the ground was too frozen to allow burial. Now, you can visit this free and self-guided educational museum when the "Open" flag hangs just outside the front doors to see and read the information on pre-twentieth century burial practices in Dennis. ·Occasional Cemetery Tours in the several Dennis village cemeteries, with a costumed docent regaling visitors with tales of the deceased. Our museums are mostly seasonal (generally late June through early September), with special events at each location during the summer season and a few additional Christmas-season openings. Group tours of any size can be arranged at any of our museums outside of our normal operating hours for a nominal fee; please contact us at info@dennishistoricalsociety.org to schedule. Visit their website for additional information including museum location details, opening dates and times, and schedules of special events. Hours: Mon. Closed Tue. Closed Wed. Closed Thu. Closed Fri. Closed Sat. Closed Sun. Closed 260 Main St, Dennis, South Dennis, MA, USA

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

Museum Directory Old Harbor Life Saving Station Website: https://www.nps.gov/caco/learn/historyculture/old-harbor-life-saving-station.htm Address: Race Point Beach, Provincetown, Massachusetts 02657 Phone: 508-255-3421 The entire station originally was in Chatham, but was in danger of being swept into the sea. It was saved, ferried and relocated to Race Point in Provincetown. The Old Harbor Life-Saving Station was built in Chatham in 1897. The station was operated by the U.S. Coast Guard, and its precursor the U.S. Life-Saving Service, until it was decommissioned in July 1944. The building was later obtained by the National Park Service, and in November 1977, it was moved by barge to Provincetown. Click here for a guide to the station: Hours: Mon. Closed Tue. Closed Wed. Closed Thu. Closed Fri. Closed Sat. Closed Sun. Closed Race Point Beach, Provincetown, MA, USA

At CCMT, we host our Cape Cod ArtWeek annually, usually sometime in late April/early May. This multiple museum event is designed to generate excitement for local art culture on Cape Cod, including special events and art classes. At CCMT, we host our Cape Cod ArtWeek annually, usually sometime in late April/early May . This multiple museum event is designed to generate excitement for local art culture on Cape Cod, including special events and art classes . Stay tuned for 2026!

Museum Directory Cape Cod Cape Verdean Museum & Cultural Center Website: http://www.capecodcvmuseum.org/ Phone: 774-763-2916 Email: capecodcapeverdean@gmail.com The Cape Cod Cape Verdean Museum & Cultural Center promotes the history, culture and contemporary life of Cape Verdean migrants as well as other Portuguese-speaking communities and their families in the region. The center is a resource for research and knowledge to educate and share our history, culture and language. Here, we celebrate and explore community civic life, agricultural and labor practices, and the challenges of historic and contemporary Cape Verdean and Lusophone communities. It is a lively space of encounter for migrant community life and for all local residents who are dedicated to an open dialogue to create equitable solutions to shared challenges and issues of social and racial justice. Hours: Mo n. Closed Tue. Closed Wed. Closed Thu. 10:00 AM - 02:00 PM Fri. 10:00 AM - 02:00 PM Sat. 10:00 AM - 02:00 PM Sun. Closed 67 Davisville Rd, East Falmouth, MA, USA