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Calendar of Events
2012
Historical Society
of Old Yarmouth
The Gorham Cobbler Shop (next to the Yarmouth Port Post Office) is open 9:30 AM-3:00 PM
on Tuesdays & Thursdays throughout the year for research and book purchases (508-362-3021).)
January-March - Classroom visitations to Yarmouth schools for programs on the Native Americans and their crafts, the Sea Captains of Yarmouth, and the history of the Salt Works on Cape Cod. Friday, February 10, 4PM @ Yarmouth Port Library "Women's Influence on Historic New England - including Mary Thacher in Yarmouth Port" at the Yarmouth Port Library. Co-sponsored by Historic New England. Speakers: Sally Zimmerman and Lawrence Perera. FREE Saturday, March 24, 9:00 AM-3:00 PM -Giant Yard Sale at the Yarmouth Senior Center. Donate items to HSOY or rent your own 6-foot table for $35. No other charges. For table reservations or to donate your items, call 508-362-3405. Wednesday, April 18, 2PM "Pilgrim Adventure to America" puppet show at the Cultural Center. It follows the Pilgrims from Europe, to the voyage of the Mayflower, to Cape Cod and Plymouth. Suitable for Grades 3 and up. Admission $10 per person. Tickets are available at the HSOY office, Route 6A, Yarmouth Port, 508- 362-3021, or The Cultural Center Of Cape Cod, 307 Old Main St., South Yarmouth. Saturday, May 5 , 10 AM - Spring Trail Walk with Finn Maguire. Meet at the Gate House behind the Yarmouth Port Post Office and join a tour of the 50 acre preserve. The 1-1/4 mile walk leads through woodlands and wild flowered meadows to the serene setting of Miller's Pond. For information call 508-362-3021. FREE. June 6 - 16, "History Along Route 6A" - Programs and events presented by organizations and businesses along the Old King's Highway, including Historic Inns of Route 6A, the Friday Club, the Historical Society of Old Yarmouth/ Bangs Hallet House, Sturgis Library, Tales of Cape Cod, the Yarmouth Port Library and the Yarmouth New Church. Wednesday, June 13, 5-7PM -Opening Reception of Exhibit for HSOY Members entitled "Mapping Cape Cod - Both Land and Sea" furnished by Maps of Antiquity. Thursday, June 14, 1-4 PM Opening of Captain Bangs Hallet House Museum for the season. Continuous tours from 1:00-4:00PM Thursdays through Sundays (last tour begins at 3 PM). Admission: $3 adults, $.50 children. Yarmouth residents free. Groups welcome by special arrangement. For information telephone 508-362-3021. The opening of the Bangs Hallet House will feature "Maps of Antiquity – Both Land and Sea" furnished by Maps of Antiquity through July 15. Wednesday, July 4, 11:30-2:00 PM – Annual Fourth of July Picnic at the Kelley Chapel Meadow. Members may bring family and guests for this old-fashioned picnic of hot dogs, cole slaw, baked beans and desserts. Come in red, white, and blue and celebrate our country's birthday. FREE Wednesday, July 18, 5-7PM - HSOY Members Reception for the "Bird Carvers of Cape Cod" Exhibition. July 19 through Sept. 2 - Bird Carvers of Cape Cod Exhibition presented by HSOY's Museum Collections Committee. Display of working and contemporary birds and decoys. Examples from private collectors, not shown before. September 13 - Yarmouth Garden Club Flower Show Special exhibit will be on display at the Bangs Hallet House with the theme "Home is the Captain, Home From the Sea" . Additional exhibits will be on display at the Kelly Chapel and the "Wheel of Thyme" herb garden Sunday, September 16 -- "All Around the Common" Open House. Captain Bangs Hallet House Museum, Yarmouth New Church, Winslow Crocker House, and the Edward Gorey House will be welcoming visitors free of charge from 1:00-4:00 PM. An exhibition of Cape Cod artists will be exhibited at the Yarmouth New Church. Sunday, October 7 , 10:00 AM – Fall Trail Walk with Finn Maguire. Meet at the Gate House behind the Yarmouth Port Post Office for a walk through the 50 acre preserve. FREE. Saturday, October 13 at 7:30 PM & Sunday, October 14 at 3:00 PM - Joint program with the Dennis Historical Society at Carleton Hall, "More Tales from Our Past". Tickets by reservation, 508-362-3021 Sunday, November 18 at 3:00 PM Ecumenical Thanksgiving Service: This ecumenical service is offered in the historic Kelley Chapel, nestled in a secluded meadow behind the Yarmouth Port Post Office, Rt 6A. Sit on 1790 Quaker Meeting House pews in front of the potbellied wood stove and enjoy traditional hymns of the harvest season. Refreshments and conversation follow the service. Sunday, December 2 -1:00-4:00 PM – Yarmouth Port Christmas Stroll. Visit the museums, bed and breakfasts, inns, and businesses along the Old Kings Highway as they welcome you with holiday decorations, tasty treats, and music of the season. Festivities end with caroling and tree-lighting on the Village Common at 4:15 PM. Tuesday, December 4 4:00-6:00PM -- New Member and Volunteer Tea. The annual tea to introduce new members to the Historic Society's Board of Trustees and volunteers. Costumed staff and seasonal decorations create a spirited holiday atmosphere.
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