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Events Old Yarmouth: Life During the Revolution Did you know that during the American Revolution, the "East Precinct" and "West Precinct" of Old Yarmouth eventually became the towns of Dennis and Yarmouth we know today? To celebrate the 250th Anniversary of the United States, three local organizations have collaborated to bring this history to life. Join the Cape Cod Museum of Art for their 15-week exhibit, "Old Yarmouth: Life During the Revolution," featuring rare maps, furniture, and fashion from the era. Plan your visit between April 9 and July 19 to see this landmark showcase! To learn more & RSVP, visit: https://www.ccmoa.org/old-yarmouth Date and Time: April 9-July 19 Cost: Place: Cape Cod Museum of Art 60 Hope Lane, Dennis, MA, USA Website

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 Province Lands Visitor Center Website: https://www.nps.gov/caco/planyourvisit/visitorcenters.htm Address: 171 Race Point Road, Provincetown, Massachusetts 02657 Phone: 508-487-1256 Email: jody_anastasio@nps.gov The Visitors Center here features a small exhibit area and park orientation films. Whales can often be seen from the decks. From this location you can see Race Point Ranger Station, Race Point Beach, the Old Harbor Life-Saving Station and the Pilgrim Monument in Provincetown. Exhibits about local plants and animals and the Pilgrim's landing in Provincetown are featured. The indoor theater routinely screens 5 short films daily on a rotating schedule. Eastern National has a bookstore with books, tapes, videos, toys and gifts all related to some aspect of Cape Cod and the National Seashore. Open daily from 9 am to 5 pm, mid-May through mid-October. 171 Race Point Rd., Provincetown, MA 02657. 508-487-1256 Hours: M on. Closed Tue. Closed Wed. Closed Thu. Closed Fri. Closed Sat. Closed Sun. Closed Historic District, 171 Race Point Road, Provincetown, MA, USA

Museum Directory Falmouth Museums on the Green Website: https://museumsonthegreen.org/ Address: 55 And 65 Palmer Ave, Falmouth, Massachusetts 02541 Phone: 508-548-4857 Email: info@fmog.org The Falmouth Museums on the Green, owned and operated by the Falmouth Historical Society, is a two-acre campus that has been serving the residents and visitors of Falmouth since 1900. The Historical Society itself is the oldest such institution on Cape Cod. One of the most popular sites in Falmouth for visitors, it contains the 1790 Dr. Francis Wicks House—a magnificent Federalist-period residence which demonstrates what life was like for an affluent doctor in the late 18th and early 19th centuries; the recently-restored 1730 Conant House—used for exhibits and Historical Society office space; the Hallett Barn Visitors’ Center—rebuilt in 2002 on the site of an original barn and used a welcoming point for those coming to Falmouth as well as the “Whaling Wives Gift Shop”; the Colonial Gardens—showing off plantings, such as a boxwood tree, that go back to the days prior to the American Revolution, and maintained by the Falmouth Garden Club; Memorial Park—a tranquil place of refuge that is open to all visitors looking for relaxation; and the recently-opened (2012) Cultural Center—a superb, 3600 square foot structure used for public and private programs and events, public restrooms, kitchen facilities, and as a repository for archival collections to preserve Falmouth’s past. The Museums also have an extensive research library and allow visitors and members to use it for investigation and examination, genealogy, and inquiries about Falmouth and Cape Cod history. Located at 55 and 65 Palmer Avenue, the Museums on the Green is Falmouth’s repository for its past. For a full listing of events and programs, or simply to learn more about the Museums, go to http://museumsonthegreen.org or email info@museumsonthegreen.org Hours: Mon. Closed Tue. Closed Wed. Closed Thu. Closed Fri. Closed Sat. Closed Sun. Closed 55 Palmer Ave, Falmouth, MA, USA

Museum Directory Cape Cod Children's Museum Website: Cape Cod Children's Museum Address: 577 Great Neck Rd S Mashpee, Massachusetts 02649 Phone: (508) 539-8788 Email: info@capecodchildrensmuseum.org A non-profit organization, the Cape Cod Children’s Museum is a place where families can learn and play together. Come and explore our facilities located in Mashpee. With lots of hands-on Exhibits, Programs, and Gift Shop you’ll find plenty to do! Make new friends and learn about our many events and programs while your child is free to explore, touch and discover. Did you know? This 8,000 square-foot museum was the brainchild of three Falmouth women more than 20 years ago. The Cape Cod Children’s Museum provides a learning environment that stimulates curiosity, creativity and imagination, inspiring children and their families to engage with each other, their community and the world at large. It features more than 20 interactive exhibits, a portable planetarium that can be rented for special events, and a week-long schedule of special programming. Rates: Admission:$12, children under 1 free Museum hours change with school vacations, holidays and during the summer. Check their website for the most up-to-date hours that they are open. Hours: Mon. Closed Tue. 09:00 AM - 01:00 PM Wed. 09:00 AM - 01:00 PM Thu. 09:00 AM - 01:00 PM Fri. 09:00 AM - 01:00 PM Sat. 10:00 AM - 03:00 PM Sun. Closed 577 Great Neck Rd S, Mashpee, Massachusetts 02649, USA

Museum Directory Race Point Lighthouse Website: https://www.racepointlighthouse.org/ Address: Race Point Road, Provincetown, Massachusetts 02657 Phone: 855-722-3959 Race Point Lighthouse is an intact Light Station nestled in the Provincetown dunes and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Keeper’s House has been restored to its 1950s era beauty and welcomes overnight guests from around the world. The property is maintained by the Cape Cod Chapter of the American Lighthouse Foundation. Lighthouse tower tours are offered the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month during the season from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. The lighthouse is accessible by four wheel drive with the proper National Park Service permit, or a 2 mile walk from Race Point Beach in Provincetown, or the Hatches Harbor parking lot. Please check http://www.racepointlighthouse.org for details, as tours are not given when the protected piping plovers are nesting. Gift Shop available. Proper footwear required to climb the tower, no flip-flops. Hours: Mon. Closed Tue. Closed Wed. Closed Thu. Closed Fri. Closed Sat. Closed Sun. Closed Race Point Road, 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!

Events Weekly Craft Lab at the Art Barn Note: the Art Barn will be closed from Dec 22-Jan 5. LENGTH: 1 hour LEVEL: ages 4-10 WHAT TO EXPECT: A special craft EVERY SUNDAY celebrating the week's theme! UPCOMING: Nov 2 Re-Cycled, Re-Crafted Nov 9 Story Craft Hour: Leaf Man Nov 16 Lazer Light Thanksgiving Ornaments Nov 23 Great Art Barn Mystery Scavenger Hunt Nov 30 Lazer Light Holiday Ornaments EXTRAS: This fun craft is free with admission to the Art Barn. Free stickers for everyone! Make cool stuff! See our Glowforge in action! DON'T FORGET: The Art Barn is on our downtown Hyannis campus at 250 South Street. Ample FREE parking in the town lot next door. SAVE: Purchase a yearly membership at the $100 level and come to the Art Barn for free all year! AND get discounts on classes and events year-round at the Center. INSTRUCTOR: Maeve McEnroe Date and Time: Ongoing Sundays, 10:30 AM-11:30 AM Cost: Free w/admission Place: Cultural Center of Cape Cod 307 Old Main Street, South Yarmouth, MA, USA Website

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 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

Events Yoga for Everyone with Marnie: Wednesday Mornings Ongoing Wed, 830-930am. Drop-in $20, 6-pack $100. LENGTH: ongoing Wednesdays. No class Oct 1 LEVEL: all levels WHAT TO EXPECT: Are you stressed? Do you need to move a little more? Wondering where the heck your inner harmony went? Try a weekly yoga class with Marnie and add more movement to your life, learn to focus your mind, and cultivate a central place of peace within. These hour-long sessions offer opportunities to develop real and lasting strength, stability, flexibility, balance and acceptance at any age. EXTRAS: All sessions will include brief meditation, breathing exercises (Pranayama), poses (Asana), and resting poses (Savasana). DON'T FORGET : Bring a mat and a water bottle. This class is held in the Launchpad Gallery on the first floor. SAVE : Buy the 6-pack for $100 and save $20! INSTRUCTOR: Marnie Bacon is a long-timer as a professional in the field of Wellness. She is known for her articulate instruction, her humor, and a modern approach to the ancient teachings of yoga and meditation. Date and Time: Ongoing Wednesdays Cost: $20-$100 Place: Cultural Center of Cape Cod 307 Old Main Street, South Yarmouth, MA, USA Website

Events Art Gym: Loosen Up & Stay Limber Ongoing Wednesdays, 530-730pm $20 drop-in, thru Oct 29. LENGTH: 2 hours, weekly ongoing LEVEL: any level WHAT TO EXPECT: Art Gym is a weekly space for artists looking to get more limber with their work and build expressive strength. With timed prompts, you'll loosen up and make bold marks and rediscover the joy of creating without overthinking. Let go of the fear of making mistakes, move past your blocks, and unlock new discoveries. Not a class, not therapy. No pressure, no critique. Two rules: keep your hand moving and don't apologize. Susan and Dina will provide guided prompts that will nudge you toward creativity without expectation of skill or outcome. Follow the prompts or ignore them completely! Share your work with the group or don't! This is a welcoming and safe space for artists at any level. Come work out! YOU CAN DO THIS! EXTRAS: Art Gym is perfect for artists looking to develop a practice in a supportive community. DON'T FORGET: Bring your own supplies/materials, though basic supplies will be available. And bring snacks/drinks if you choose. The Abbott Studio is on the second floor of the Education Wing. SAVE: Buy a 6-pack pass for this class and save $20! Purchase a membership for only $65 and get discounts on classes and events year-round at the Center. FACILITATORS: Dina Lyons Howell Raised on Long Island’s South Shore, Dina has been painting, drawing and creating for as long as she can remember. Formally trained in graphic design with a BFA from Cooper Union and an MFA from Yale, Dina ran her own design studio on the Cape for a decade before pivoting into UX design and e-commerce product management. These days, Dina has been exploring watercolors, collage, nature journals, photography, and autobiographical writing. She is very interested in exploring techniques for breaking through creative blocks and learning how to get more comfortable with making things without expectations. You can see some of her work at https://dinalyonsdesign.com/ or on Instagram @dina_howell_artist. Susan McLaughlin Susan McLaughlin is a self-taught artist whose creative journey began in 2015 when she joined a writing gym where she learned to be brave and bold with words and ideas. In 2018 that translated into bravery with images. Susan practices making marks, finding an image, embracing the mess/mistakes, and reworking her pieces to discover something new. You can see some of her work on Instagram @sm_art88. Date and Time: Ongoing Wednesdays Cost: $20 Place: Cultural Center of Cape Cod 307 Old Main Street, South Yarmouth, MA, USA Website