Exploring, preserving, and sharing our rich heritage so it isn't lost forever.


Announcements:

Our first Historic Yarmouth Reservation Walk of the season is coming up on March 30th.
See our events page for details.

Be sure to visit the exhibit Lost History reDISCOVERED featuring South Yarmouth in the 19th century, including Wampanoag history, saltworks, Quakers and much more at the Cultural Center of Cape Cod, March 5 - 31st. This event is co-curated by HSOY President Bob Kelley and is free to all.

Check out our newest blog post, When the WPA Came to Yarmouth.


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Bangs Hallet House Museum

Explore the only sea captain’s home open to the public and learn how the family
lived and entertained in the Victorian era.

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Archives and research

Our archives office and library has public wifi,
a copy machine, scanner and air printer,
so be sure to bring your laptop.

Coming Events

Check our events page or follow
our Facebook page for daily posts.

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KELLEY CHAPEL/WEDDINGS

Historic and unpretentious, this non-denominational chapel in a secluded meadow offers a unique setting for a memorable Cape wedding or other event.

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Membership

Our Members are our most valuable asset.
Consider joining us and help us to
Preserve, Promote & Present Yarmouth’s history

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Donate to a great cause

Your generosity allows us to continue our mission to preserve and promote Yarmouth’s history.
Please help us today.

The Historical Society of Old Yarmouth (HSOY) was founded in 1953
with a commitment to discover, preserve, and celebrate the history of this place and all of its people
and to keep it from being discarded, misplaced, forgotten or lost forever.