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
What was it like to serve as a solider in the Civil War? Find out in this hand’s-on presentation about the uniforms, weapons, medical instruments, and more by Southcoast Living History Associates.
Brooks Free Library
Free. Funded by grant from Harwich Cultural Council
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| Sunday, May 17, 2 p.m. |
“Columbia”
Explore the story of Harwich’s 18th century sea captain Captain John Kendrick who explored the Pacific Northwest and helped establish the China trade in this new documentary. Celebrating Cape Cod’s Maritime Days.
Free. Sponsored with Brooks Free Library.
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| 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
Opening of baseball exhibit “Harwich Boys of Summer”, children’s display, Civil War exhibit, and railroad exhibits. Music provided by Harwich Town Band. Free. |
| 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
Old-fashioned baseball as the Providence Grays Vintage Base Ball Club plays with 19th century rules and uniforms. Brooks Park. Free; funded by Harwich Cultural Council.
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.
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Sunday, October 18,
2 p.m. |
Harwich Cemeteries
Talk by cemetery administrator Robbin Kelley.
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| 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. |
