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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

Events Captain Bangs Hallet House Now OPEN The Captain Bangs Hallet House is now open, featuring our summer 2026 exhibit, Yarmouth in Revolution. Tickets are available online or at the door. Date and Time: Ongoing All Summer Cost: Place: Historical Society of Old Yarmouth 229 Old King's Highway, Yarmouth Port, MA, USA Website

Events Martha's Daughter Pop-Up Café Simoneau Kitchen Aug 1, 2, 3, and Aug 21, 22, 23, 5-8pm for grab-n-go LENGTH: open 5-8pm Aug 1, 2, 3, and Aug 21, 22, 23 WHAT TO EXPECT: Chef Nyanyika Banda brings her award-winning and critically acclaimed Martha's Daughter concept to the Cultural Center of Cape Cod for a seasonal pop-up dining series. Originally created as a celebration of community, culture, and culinary exploration, Martha's Daughter draws inspiration from the many traditions that make up the American food landscape. Menus highlight fresh Cape Cod ingredients while reflecting the diverse cultural influences that shape contemporary American cuisine. Guests can expect a rotating menu featuring: Handmade ramen and dumplings Street-style tacos Seasonal small plates Local seafood Vegetarian and vegan offerings Creative chef specials inspired by the season Grab dinner before the concert and enjoy a delicious supper on the patio! EXTRAS: Chef Nyanyika will also be teaching classes and offering sit-down dinners at the Center. DON'T FORGET: The pop-up is counter service only. Feel free to bring your own beverage to enjoy responsibly. CHEF: Chef Nyanyika Banda is a chef, culinary historian, educator, writer, and author of The Official Wakanda Cookbook . Throughout her career she has worked in acclaimed kitchens, led culinary education programs, written extensively about food and culture, and created immersive dining experiences that connect people through storytelling and shared meals. Her work has been featured by The New York Times , The Washington Post , NPR, Food52, and Resy. Whether teaching a cooking class, presenting a culinary history program, or serving a multi-course dinner, Chef Nyanyika 's goal is to create experiences that nourish both curiosity and community. Date and Time: Aug 1, 2, 3, and Aug 21, 22, 23 Cost: Place: Cultural Center of Cape Cod 307 Old Main Street, South Yarmouth, MA, USA Website

Events Saturday Morning Italian with Guido Farina Ongoing Saturdays, 10-1130am. FREE to members. LENGTH: ongoing Saturdays LEVEL: intermediate & advanced WHAT TO EXPECT: Guido Farina returns to the Center to teach his popular FREE Italian class every Saturday morning. Open to members of the Cultural Center, this class is for intermediate and advanced students only. If you have questions, you can call Guido at 508-398-0675. EXTRAS: Imparerai a parlare italiano come un madrelingua! DON'T FORGET: No class Oct 4. Please purchase "Learning Italian With or Without a Teacher" (written by instructor Guido Farina) from our gift shop. SAVE: Attend this class for FREE by purchasing a membership for only $65 and get discounts on classes and events year-round at the Center. INSTRUCTOR: Guido Farina’s life and accomplishments make sense only in America, land of freedom and opportunity. His intelligence, hard work and perseverance allowed him to make a difference. Born in Gallinaro, Frosinone, Italy, Guido survived many months of bombings and shellings in 1943-44 during the devastating battles on the land around Montecassino, before coming to America, after the Second World War. After serving in the US Army, Guido continued his education om the United States, graduating from Coyne Electrical and Technical School, Beacon Collage and Boston College. He worked for Raytheon for 22 years and also excelled as a bilingual teacher in Newton Public Schools in Massachusetts. Now retired and living on Cape Cod, Guido dedicates his time to writing. Date and Time: Ongoing Saturdays Cost: Free to Members Place: Cultural Center of Cape Cod 307 Old Main Street, South Yarmouth, MA, USA Website

Events Guided Tour of the Cahoon Museum Offered every Thursday, this guided tour highlights something special about the museum’s historic house and current art exhibitions. A great way to get an insider’s sneak peek during a visit to the museum. Included with museum admission. Learn More & Register Date and Time: Ongoing Thursdays, 11 AM-12 PM Cost: Free with Admission Place: Cahoon Museum of American Art 4676 Falmouth Road, Cotuit, MA, USA Website

Museum Directory Heritage Museums & Gardens Website: https://heritagemuseumsandgardens.org/ Address: 67 Grove Street, Sandwich, Massachusetts 02563 Phone: 508- 888-3300 Email: info@heritagemuseums.org Located on 100 acres of gardens and nature trails, Heritage is Cape Cod’s premier cultural attraction for people of all ages. Heritage holds a significant collection of specialty gardens and water features. Hidden Hollow™, an interactive family-friendly area, allows for play and exploration of the natural world. Heritage also has three gallery buildings housing automobiles, American folk art, historical artifacts, a vintage carousel, and special exhibitions. Hours: Mon. Closed Tue. Closed Wed. Closed Thu. Closed Fri. Closed Sat. Closed Sun. Closed 67 Grove Street, Sandwich, MA, USA

Museum Directory Chatham Railroad Museum Website: https://www.chathamrailroadmuseum.com/ Address: 153 Depot Rd, Chatham, Massachusetts 02633 Phone: (508) 945-5780 The Chatham Railroad Museum was founded in 1960, following the donation of the vacant depot building and land to the Town of Chatham by Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Cox of Cleveland, Ohio and Chatham, MA. At the suggestion of the Chatham Chamber of Commerce, a railroad museum was created in the building under the leadership of Mr. Frank Love, a retired New York Central Railroad executive. Mr Love, who became the museum’s first director, canvassed sixty-two American railroad presidents requesting items of interest for the museum. Over its fifty year existence the museum has continued to collect thousands of railroad artifacts including original and operating Western Union telegraph equipment, lanterns, badges, signs, tools, timetables, menus and passes, promotional literature, original paintings and prints, calendars, a six hundred volume library and a restored 1910 wood sided caboose. The New York Central locomotive outside the museum was actually used at the 1939 New York World’s Fair. The Chatham Railroad Museum is located in the beautifully restored 1887 railroad depot that served Chatham residents and visitors for nearly fifty years. Featuring an architectural style called Railroad Gothic, the building contains hundreds of exhibits and the New York Central model locomotives used at the 1939 New York World’s Fair. The museum is child friendly and includes a 1910 restored wood caboose available for children and adults to explore. Popular with children and railroad enthusiasts, the wood sided red caboose is located on the track side of the Chatham Railroad Museum. Constructed during 1910, in the New York Central shops, the caboose traveled over 1 million miles at the end of freight trains running between New York City and Chicago, ILL. The caboose has been fully restored with the lockers, conductor’s desk and cupola intact. An audio system provides the realistic sounds of a train rolling along the track with a whistle blowing and brakes squealing at stops. Donations only; no fixed fee The museum is open from mid-June to mid-September Tuesdays-Saturdays, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Hours: Mon. Closed Tue. Closed Wed. Closed Thu. Closed Fri. Closed Sat. Closed Sun. Closed 153 Depot Road, Chatham, MA, USA

Events Brewster’s Ancient Burial Ground Tour Brewster’s Ancient Burial Ground Tour Scripted by Chris Ecklund A guide from the Brewster Historical Society provides the history of the Brewster Ancient Burial Ground, sharing highlights of some of the townspeople buried underneath these centuries old headstones. The tour is 50 to 60 minutes and is not suggested for young children. Please wear comfortable walking shoes as the ground can be uneven. The cemetery is located behind First Parish Brewster Unitarian Universalist Church on 6A. Please park behind The Woodshed Bar (next door) and use the dirt road at the rear of the parking lot to get to the Breakwater Road cemetery entrance. Please note parking is NOT ALLOWED on Breakwater Road. Please check in with our Guide in the cemetery. Tickets are limited, reservations required: Adults: $15 (Members $12) Children 8-12 $10 Not suitable for children under 8. Tours are weather dependent. Please check the BHS website prior to the start time. Tickets are non-refundable; however, in case of BHS cancelling due to heavy rain, reservations can be used for a future tour. Date and Time: July 23, 9:30 AM-10:45 AM Cost: $15 Place: Brewster Historical Society Museum 739 Lower Road, Brewster, MA, USA Website

Events July Jazz Jam Cape Cod Hosted By Bart Weisman Come to listen to or perform Jazz Standards with Fred Boyle, Ron Ormsby, and Bart Weisman! Since 2006, this has been the only Jazz Jam on Cape Cod. Professional and student musicians perform Jazz Standards with Fred Boyle on piano, Ron Ormsby on bass, and Bart Weisman on drums. Sponsored by Marlene Marrocco. Tickets: - Public $20 & $15 Members - Musicians $10 & $5 Members - Students Free. Date and Time: July 26, 12 PM-2:30 PM Cost: $5-$20 Place: Cultural Center of Cape Cod 307 Old Main Street, South Yarmouth, MA, USA Website

Museum Directory Wellfleet Historical Society and Museum Website: http://www.wellfleethistoricalsociety.org/ Address: 266 Main Street, Wellfleet, Massachusetts 02667 Phone: 508-349-9157 Email: contact@wellfleethistoricalsociety.org What is it about this narrow land that has for over 350 years attracted and nurtured so many creative and adventurous people? The Museum collection reveals many important clues: reminders of the social, cultural and economic milestones of Wellfleet’s diverse and fascinating history. The core of the Wellfleet Historical Society and Museum lies in its collections which have been assembled over the last sixty years and housed in two adjacent buildings near the center of town. The collections are broad and eclectic and consist of objects, documents, letters, maps, photographs, and art. Of particular richness are materials that reflect Wellfleet’s history as a village largely dependent on the sea for its livelihood. There are models, photographs and paintings of dories, fishing schooners and “coasters,” the moderate size schooners that transported goods and people from Nova Scotia to Florida and beyond. Nautical items such as 18th and 19th century ships’ logs, quarterboards, brass sextants and box compasses illuminate Wellfleet’s seafaring history and noted ship captains. Further fleshing out the story of the town’s commercial prominence in fishing and maritime transport are containers for shipping oysters and mackerel, handwritten account books and receipts from the ships, commercial wharves and stores that reveal what was bought and sold, to whom and where. Hours: Mo n. Closed Tue. Closed Wed. Closed Thu. Closed Fri. 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM Sat. 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM Sun. Closed 266 Main Street, Wellfleet, MA 02667, USA

Museum Directory Green Briar Nature Center Website: http://www.thorntonburgess.org/ Address: 6 Discovery Hill Road, East Sandwich, Massachusetts 02537 Phone: 508- 888-6870 Email: info@thorntonburgess.org Hours of Operation: Tuesday - Saturday 9:30 am - 3:30 pm Sundays September 19th - December 19th 9:30 am - 2:00 pm GREEN MEADOW FOREST ONLY This nature center and museum is inspired by Thornton Burgess’ Briar Patch. The Sandwich native wrote 170 books and created Peter the Rabbit among so many other characters. At the Green Briar Nature Center, you will find a quiet corner of Cape Cod - a sanctuary of peace and beauty in all seasons. Located on the shores of Smiling Pool and adjacent to the famous Briar Patch of Thornton Burgess’s stories, Green Briar offers interpreted nature trails and a spectacular wild flower garden. Natural history programs for children and adults are offered year-round and include classes, field trips, guided walks, and workshops on the natural sciences. We also have our very popular nature-related birthday parties. Outreach programs to area schools and other institutions are also an important part of Green Briar’s services to the community. Members of the education staff visit schools, nursing homes and clubs offering slide presentations, lectures and classes. Adjacent to Green Briar is the 57-acre Briar Patch Conservation Area, home of Peter Rabbit and many of the other Thornton Burgess animal characters. Walking trails are open to the public. Green Briar is also the home of the Green Briar Jam Kitchen. Ever since Ida Putnam began the Jam Kitchen in 1903, visitors have come to Green Briar to savor the aromas of fresh fruits cooking on the stove or in the heat of the sun. Today the Jam Kitchen is a "living museum" where visitors may view the cooking process first-hand. The kitchen still operates using Ida’s recipes and preparing the jams, jellies, relishes and pickles the "old fashioned way" in the turn-of-the-century kitchen. Green Briar’s sun-cooked preserves are cooked slowly and gently in the oldest commercial solar-cooking operation in the country. They make mouth-watering toppings for ice cream or desserts. Admission by suggested donation of $5/adult and $3/child. Free for members Hours: Mon. Closed Tue. 09:00 AM - 03:30 PM Wed. 09:00 AM - 03:30 PM Thu. 09:00 AM - 03:30 PM Fri. 09:00 AM - 03:30 PM Sat. 09:00 AM - 03:30 PM Sun. Closed 6 Discovery Hill Road, East Sandwich, MA, USA

Museum Directory Wing Fort House Website: https://www.wingfamily.org/ Address: 63 Spring Hill Rd, Sandwich, Massachusetts 02537 Phone: 508-833-1540 Email: curator@wingfamily.org Originally built in 1641, Wing Fort House is the oldest house in New England owned and occupied continuously by one family. Wing descendants made it their home for over three centuries. Now restored, it is furnished almost entirely with Wing family antiques, each room honoring different periods of its long history. Across the street from the Wing Fort House is the Wing Memorial History Center. The History Center houses collections, exhibits and other information related to the descendants of Stephen, Daniel and John Wing, who came from England in 1632. Our most recent exhibit, "Whaling Wings" explores the whaling industry in New England and the Wing ancestors who were involved in it. Hours of Operation : Open Tuesday through Saturday from mid-June to mid-September from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Last tour at 3:00 pm. Admission: Fort House: $7.00 History Center: $5.00 *To visit both Fort House and History Center: $10.00 Hours: Mon. Closed Tue. Closed Wed. Closed Thu. Closed Fri. Closed Sat. Closed Sun. Closed 63 Spring Hill Road, Sandwich, East Sandwich, MA, USA