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Museum Directory Cahoon Museum of American Art Website: http://www.cahoonmuseum.org/ Address: 4676 Falmouth Road (Route 28), Cotuit, Massachusetts 02635 Phone: (508) 428-7581 Email: info@cahoonmuseum.org As one of the region’s most innovative art museums, the Cahoon Museum of American Art presents historical and contemporary art exhibitions that bring art to life in unexpected and inventive ways. Housed in an authentic 1782 homestead with a modern gallery addition, the Museum welcomes visitors of all ages to learn about art and art history, to enjoy fun, family friendly events, to delight in creative programming, and to embrace the enduring story of the important folk artists Ralph and Martha Cahoon. The museum has an extensive gift shop, family project area and offers docent tours. Programs include artist receptions, open houses, special events for children and families, lectures, demonstrations, and art classes. Information on all the Museum’s activities is available at cahoonmuseum.org. The Museum serves as a unique one-stop opportunity to engage with regional culture, both past and present. Open Tuesday – Saturday from 10:00am – 4:00pm and on Sunday from 1:00pm to 4:00pm. Admission: $10 general; $8 students and seniors; free for Museum members, NARM members, and children under 12. Group tours are available, email info@cahoonmuseum.org for more information. Did you know? The stately Colonial Georgian home was built between 1775 and 1782 by early Cotuit resident, Zenas Crocker. By 1821, his grandson Ezra Crocker was operating the place as a tavern, an important overnight stop on the stagecoach line between Sandwich and Hyannis. In 1945 the home was purchased by famous folk artists Ralph and Martha Cahoon and in 1984 The Cahoon Museum of American Art was founded. A modern art gallery addition was added in 2016 greatly increasing the size and scale of art exhibitions. The building’s rich history is evident both in its period details and in the Cahoon’s artistic modifications and decorative enhancements. The building is warm, welcoming and full of nooks and crannies to delight the inquisitive soul. Hours: Mon. Closed Tue. Closed Wed. 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM Thu. 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM Fri. 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM Sat. 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM Sun. 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM 4676 Falmouth Road, Cotuit, MA, USA

Museum Directory Nantucket Whaling Museum Website: https://nha.org/visit/museums-and-tours/whaling-museum/ Address: 13 Broad Street, Nantucket, Massachusetts 02554 Phone : 508-228-1894 Email: ask@nha.org The Whaling Museum is part of the Nantucket Historical Association (NHA), which is the world’s most comprehensive resource and principal steward of Nantucket history, and tells the inspiring stories of the island through its collections, programs, and properties. The NHA’s vast holdings contain thousands of paintings, prints and drawings, baskets, lighting devices, scrimshaw, whaling tools and implements, furniture and decorative arts, historic properties and sites, plus the complete skeletons of a 47-foot sperm whales. Together they illustrate Nantucket’s illustrious past and make relevant connections to audiences today. Among its 18 historic properties located in Nantucket town are the 1686 “Oldest House”, 1746 working mill, 1806 gaol, 1838 Quaker Meeting House and 1845 whaling mansion Hadwen House. The NHA’s flagship Whaling Museum was expanded in 2005 into a state-of-the-art exhibition and interpretation center, and is the essential starting point for visitors to begin exploring island history. An original short film, Nantucket , was made exclusively for the NHA by Emmy award-winning filmmaker Ric Burns, which serves as a gateway experience to the island. A Discovery Room engages children and families in both self-guided and educator-led learning experiences. The NHA has the highest level of accreditation by the American Association of Museums, an honor bestowed upon approximately 1,000 museums among 33,000 nationwide. Named a finalist for the National Medal of the Institute of Museum and Library Services in 2015 and 2016. The NHA Research Library is a Special Collections repository of primary resources focused on Nantucket history. Hours: Mon. 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM Tue. 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM Wed. 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM Thu. 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM Fri. 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM Sat. 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM Sun. Closed 13 Broad Street, Nantucket, MA, USA

At the Cape Cod Museum Trail, we strive to bring programs to our communities that assist in providing enrichment through arts and culture within Cape Cod and beyond! If you are interested in partnering with us to promote arts and culture on Cape Cod, please reach out to info@capecodmuseumtrail.com CCMT Programs At the Cape Cod Museum Trail, we strive to bring programs to our communities that assist in providing enrichment through arts and culture within Cape Cod and beyond! Annually, during the month of May. we partner with select Museums to provide Museum Mondays , which provides FREE entry on specific days. We also promote Cape Cod Artweek yearly towards the end of April for special Museum events and exhibits. If you are interested in partnering with us to promote arts and culture on Cape Cod, please reach out to info@capecodmuseumtrail.com

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 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 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 Wellfleet Preservation Hall Website: http://www.wellfleetpreservationhall.org/ Address: 335 Main Street, Wellfleet, Massachusetts 02667 Phone: 508-349-1800 Email: info@wellfleetpreservationhall.org Wellfleet Preservation Hall represents a unique blend of past and present. The building, formerly the site of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church had suffered from years of neglect. In the last months of 2006, the creative reuse of this nearly century old building was envisioned by a small group of Wellfleet residents. Under the leadership of Marla Rice, Anne Suggs & Ellen LeBow a non profit 501 c3 organization was formed. The challenge was to preserve a unique part of Wellfleet’s architecture, breathing new life and new use into the space left vacant and deteriorating. The mission: To bring vibrancy and a sense of community back to Main Street by creating a unique hub at Wellfleet Preservation Hall that offers space for the intersection of art, culture and community. WPH launched a multi-year capital campaign to raise the estimated $2.6 million needed for the project. The vision of a welcome gathering space in the center of Wellfleet seemed to capture the imagination of many residents. WPH was awarded a very generous start up grant of $500,000 from the Community Preservation Commission. Through the hard work of a dedicated board of directors, the personal commitment from numerous donors and further grant awards from the Massachusetts Cultural Council, the United States Department of Agriculture, local banks, businesses and foundations the reality of this dream came to life. The Groundbreaking was held on the Spring Equinox of 2010 and the doors to Wellfleet Preservation Hall opened nearly a year later in May 2011. Hours: Mon. Closed Tue. 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM Wed. 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM Thu. 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM Fri. 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM Sat. Closed Sun. Closed 335 Main Street, Wellfleet, 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

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

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. Outdoor Exhibits and Trails Many Cape Cod museums offer nature trails and gardens that are open to the public for their enjoyment. These are areas of Cape Cod that can be enjoyed during all seasons of the year. You will enjoy Cape Cod natural gardens, see history in the trails and enjoy an “edible” garden. We hope you visit the gardens and nature trails at the museums below and consider visiting inside the museum and experience all they have to offer. You won’t be disappointed. Cape Cod Canal Enjoy a self-guided walk, hike or bike ride along the Cape Cod Canal and learn its history as you go. Cape Cod Museum of Natural History Enjoy these three trails that are part of the museum and enjoy the Wildflower Garden that has been maintained by the Nauset Garden Club. Cape Cod National Seashore Enjoy these eleven trails that are part of the Cape Cod National Seashore. Enjoy easy trails that allow sunrise view, visit ponds, and enjoy the many bird species that live and visit this area. Chatham Marconi Maritime Center Walk the Antenna Field Walking Tour which shows where the antennas at WCC Chatham were constructed in 1914 by the J.G. White Engineering Company. That antenna system consisted of six large towers averaging 350 feet in height in a straight line about one mile long…. pointing at Stavanger, Norway. This initial configuration was modified and improved over the years from 1914 through World War I and beyond. Falmouth Museums on the Green Walk the two-acre campus with two 18th century homes, an early 20th century reconstructed barn, colonial gardens, two historic cannons, stocks and a four seater outhouse. Green Briar Nature Center Enjoy the award-winning Shirley Cross Wildflower Garden , which was conceived and designed by Dr. Shirley G. Cross, and is a living museum for those interested in the study and use of wildflowers. Highfield Hall and Gardens Enjoy the extensive Gardens at Highfield Hall which includes the Music Gardens and Beebe Woods Historical Society of Old Yarmouth Walk the Nature Trails and the Self-Guided Walking Tours of Yarmouth and learn the nature and history of Yarmouth while you walk the tours. Historical Society of Santuit & Cotuit Enjoy the heirloom plant varieties that are planted at the Kitchen Gardens . The Kitchen Garden interprets domestic life with herbs, flowers, vegetables and fruit. It is a small sample of plants that would have been tended by Mrs. Dottridge. Nantucket Historical Association At the Oldest House , Hawden House and Greater Light there are gardens that are open to the public during daylight hours along with admission being free to the interiors of all of these locations as well this summer. Outside Exhibits & Sculpture Gardens Cape Cod museums believe art should be accessible to all and many are able to accommodate that thought with outdoor exhibits and sculpture gardens. These outdoor exhibits and sculptures create opportunities for people to experience art at their convenience. This opportunity allows people to learn about the museum that is showcasing the art on their property. We hope you visit the outdoor art that is at the museums below and consider visiting inside the museum and experience all they have to offer- you won’t be disappointed! Atwood Museum – Lighthouse Turret, Wetu and Herb Garden Cahoon Museum of American Art – Streetside: Sculptures & Installations Cape Cod Museum of Art – Yasuna Denny Sculpture Garden Dennis Historical Society – Museums, Markers and Historic Sites Falmouth Art Center – Outdoor Sculptures Highfield Hall – Elements Fairy Houses John F. Kennedy Hyannis Museum – sculpture, around town Provincetown Arts Association and Museum – Outdoor Sculptures Sandwich Glass Museum – Outdoor Sculptures

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

Museum Directory Jericho Historical Center and the 1801 Captain Baker House & Barn Website: https://www.dennishistoricalsociety.org/museums/jericho-historical-center Address: 90 Old Main Street, Dennis, Massachusetts 02670 Phone: 508.398.6736 The Jericho Historical Center is housed in an 1801 full-cape farmhouse built by Captain Theophilus Baker and occupied by the Baker family until 1955. It contains 19th century furnishings, textiles, paintings and keepsakes. Exhibits in the Barn Museum on the site focus on farming. Tools and equipment from the 1800s are displayed, as well as remains of the salt works industry and a carriage that raced at Riverside Trotting Park. The General Store is a reminder of the important role such gathering places played in the community's economic and social life. Of special interest is the cranberry exhibit which tells the 200-vear-old story of cranberry cultivation; an industry that began in Dennis in 1816! The house was refurbished in 1955 by Elizabeth Reynard and Virginia Gildersleeve, who named the property “Jericho” because when they bought it “the walls were tumbling down.” They donated the property to the Town of Dennis in 1962, triggering formation of the Dennis Historical Society to maintain and display the town’s historical artifacts. With funding from the Community Preservation Act, the house and barn were partially renovated in 2022-2024. Jericho is open seasonally (generally July and August), with occasional Fall and 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. Hours: Mon. Closed Tue. Closed Wed. Closed Thu. Closed Fri. Closed Sat. Closed Sun. Closed 90 Old Main Street, Dennis, West Dennis, MA, USA