Barnstable Historical Society
Barnstable Historical Society
Barnstable Historical Society
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The Barnstable Historical Society, founded in 1939, is a Collection of the 7 villages of the Town of Barnstable's History. The mission of the BHS is to create and foster an interest in the cultural heritage and maritime history thru our artifacts and documents. Just introducing our tool collection an exhibit of early industries of the Cape. And we're FREE!
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jonandruth
Cape Cod1 contribution
Sep 2018 • Couples
My wife and I had an opportunity to visit the Barnstable Historical Society’s beautiful 1832 house in Barnstable Village. We found the displays mesmerizing, to say the least. If you are at all interested in local maritime and village history, this stop is a must! From antiques and artwork, to ship models and early indian artifacts, this attraction has it all. The surrounding grounds have old stone walls, beautiful, mature trees and plantings, as well as a calm ambience so rare today. A true step into yesterday. We wanted to stay longer, but were eager to go up Route 6A to see the oldest wooden jail in America, also under the auspices of the historical society. This jail is said to have held two survivors from the wreck of the pirate ship Wydah, captained by Samuel “Black” Bellamy. We were not disappointed. If you get a chance, I urge you to take advantage of these wonderful windows into the past.
Cecil J. Pennypacker
Chadds Ford, PA
Cecil J. Pennypacker
Chadds Ford, PA
Written December 15, 2018
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Conntwocape
Barnstable, MA1 contribution
Aug 2017 • Couples
Highly recommend this museum if you are interested in maritime history & culture of the 1800s. The museum displays of antique porcelain from China, glassware, curios, clipper ship paintings and several ship models are definitely worth seeing. The tour guide was great and shared interesting information about the Victorian Age & the Era of Sail.
Written October 30, 2017
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Global40237898748
Silver Spring, Maryland
I’d like more info about who settled the Sandy Neck Colony.
Written August 20, 2019
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