2012 Calendar of Events and Programs |
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Museum exhibits open Thursday, June 21 – Saturday, October 6. Group tours and education programs are offered year round by appointment.
So Sabi: Celebrating Cape Verdean Culture Exhibit opens Saturday, June 16, 1-4 p.m. |
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| Monday, February 20, 2-4 p.m. | Presidents' Day Open House Tours of museum exhibits; kids activities. Free. |
| Sunday, April 15, 2 p.m. |
A Ruinous and Unhappy War: New England and the War of 1812 Talk by author Jim Ellis and tours of the newly restored historic Powder House used by the Harwich militia. Admission. |
| Saturday, May 12, 2 p.m. |
Clearing the Coastline: Nineteenth Century Ecological and cultural Transformations of Cape Cod Talk by author and University of Connecticut History professor Matthew Mackenzie. Sponsored with Brooks Free Library. Free. |
| Sunday, May 20, 2 p.m. |
Remembering Elmer Crowell: A 150th Retrospective Bird decoy experts Ted and Judy Harmon discuss Harwich's famed decoy carver. Admission. |
| Saturday, June 16, 1-4 p.m. | Museum Exhibits Open Explore this new exhibition that presents celebrates, educates, and displays the culture, history, and achievements of the Cape Verdean community. Through October 6. |
| Thursdays, June 14-October 4, 3 -6 p.m. |
Farmers' Market On the grounds of Brooks Academy Museum. Museum; exhibits open for extended hours. |
| Saturday, July 7; August 4; September 8; October 6, beginning at 2 PM |
Walking Tours of Historic Harwich Center Costumed guides tell the stories and point out the sights of the historic villageat Brooks Academy Museum. Fee includes admission to the Museum. |
| Thursday, July 5 & August 16; 10-6 |
Village Crafters Craft shows by local juried crafters on the lawn of the Museum. |
| Saturday, July 14 & August 11, 1 p.m. |
Island Pond Cemetery Tours One hour tour walking tour of one of Harwich's most beautiful cemeteries, once part of an estate owned by the Rev. Nathan Underwood. Admission. |
| Wednesday, July 18, 7 p.m. | Thompson's Clam Bar Talk and panel discussion by former employees about this famed Harwich eatery. Admission. |
| Saturday, October 13 & October 20 | Graveyard Tours Meet the "spirits" of Harwich past on these guided lantern tours of the First Congregational Church Cemetery. Admission. |
| Sunday, August 19. Noon | Harvest Pie Sale All homemade, all delicious. Benefits the museum program. |
| Saturday, September 22, 10-2 |
Hometown Treasures Antiques, collectibles, books and flea market finds along Parallel Street. Shop or rent a space to sell your wares. |
| Saturday, November 17, 10-2 |
Holiday Fair ADecorations, crafts, jewelry, holiday goodies and more. |
| Saturday, November 17, 10-2 |
Holiday Fair Decorations, crafts, jewelry, holiday goodies and more. |