2009 Calendar of Events and Programs |
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Museum exhibits open Thursday, Friday, & Saturday June 25 – October 10, 1 to 4 p.m. Group tours and education programs are offered year round by appointment.
The museum houses an exhibit showing how the railroad influenced industry and everyday life in Harwich. Included is a working HO scale model train layout of the town and surrounding area, built by the Nauset Model Railroad Club. |
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| Sunday, March 29, 2 p.m. |
Early American Weapons Talk on American and British antique guns from the Revolutionary War period through 1840 presented by Richard Kahn of Kahn’s Antiques in Chatham, with Ken Campbell, a recognized authority on Massachusetts made firearms of the early 19th century. Includes appraisal time. Admission. |
| Sunday, April 26, 2 p.m. | Life in Lincoln’s Army: Civil War Soldiers & Civilians Brooks Free Library |
| Sunday, May 17, 2 p.m. | “Columbia” Free. Sponsored with Brooks Free Library. |
| Sunday, May 31, 2 p.m. | “Master of the Sweet Trade” Talk and book signing by local author Elizabeth Moisan. The story of Black Sam Bellamy, pretty Mariah Hallett, and the pirate ship Whydah. Admission. |
| Sunday, June 21, 2-4 p.m. |
Open House & Season Opening |
| Saturday, June 27 | Harwich House and Garden Tour Sponsored with the Garden Club. Tour hours TBA. Admission. |
| Sunday, June 28, 2 p.m. | Rails to Harwich and Beyond The lower Cape railroads in the early 20th century by a member of the Nauset Model Railroad Club. This talk is a sequel to last year’s highly popular event. Admission. |
| Thursday, July 16, 7 p.m. |
A Cape Cod Kinship Talk by author Dana Eldridge comparing his gr-gr-grandfather’s Civil War experiences with his own in the Korean War. Admission. |
| Wednesday, July 22, 9 a.m. to Noon |
Kids Go To Sea Hands-on workshop as kids explore what shipboard life was like for children in the Age of Sail. Period crafts, games, costumes, music, & sea-lore. Fee. |
Sunday, July 26 Vintage Baseball Game Time TBA. |
![]() Harwich Baseball Team - 1911 |
| Saturday, August 1, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. |
Village Crafters Craft show by juried local crafters offers unique gifts and accessories. Refreshments on sale. |
| Monday, August 17, 7 p.m. |
Talk by Director, Cape Cod Cranberry Grower’s Association Jeff Lefleur, in conjunction with Farm Fest. Admission. |
| Sunday, August 23, Noon | Harvest Pie Sale All homemade, all delicious. |
| Sunday, September 20, 4 p.m. | Historic Landscapes Explore gardening in the 19th century in this talk by Leslie Evans, Director Avery Copp House Museum in Groton, CT. Admission. |
| Saturday, September 26, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Hometown Treasurers Rent space to sell your crafts or treasurers. |
| Sunday, October 18, 2 p.m. |
Harwich Cemeteries Talk by cemetery administrator Robbin Kelley. |
| Friday, October 23, Dusk. | Ghost Tour Meet the residents of Harwich past on this tour of the First Congregational Church Cemetery. Rain date: Saturday, October 24. |
| Saturday, December 5, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Christmas in the Harwiches Tours of museum, with refreshments. Sponsored with the Chamber of Commerce. |
| Guided Walking Tours of Historic Harwich Center. Costumed Guides tell the stories and point out the sights of this historic village. Offered monthly through the season on Saturdays at 2 p.m.: Dates: July 18, August 15, September 12 and October 10. Tours begin at Brooks Academy Museum. Admission. |