The annual “Giant Yard Sale” of the Historical Society of Old Yarmouth (HSOY) will be held on Saturday, April 5th, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm at the Yarmouth Senior Center, Forest Road, South Yarmouth. Many intriguing bargains are available (maybe an antique or two) in the event to benefit the research and preservation efforts of HSOY. If you want to participate in the yard sale, you may donate your “treasures” in good condition or rent your own six foot table for $35.00. Receipts from all items sold at your table are yours to keep … no commissions are required. For information and to make table reservations call 508 362-3405.

Visit the 50 acre nature trails owned by HSOY. The walk will be led by Ian Ives, Naturalist, Audubon Long Pasture Wildlife Sanctuary. FREE.

Maritime Room Exhibit at the Bangs Hallet House. An event as part of Cape Cod Maritime Month. Free admission.

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Saturday,
July 19th,
1:00 - 5:00 pm

Tickets are $20 advance purchase & $25 on the day of the tour and will be available at:
Gorham Cobbler Shop Tues & Thurs 9:30 am - 3:00 pm.
Captain Bangs Hallet House - 11 Strawberry Lane, Thur-Sun 1:00-4:00 pm
Colonial House Inn, Yarmouth Port
Puritan Clothing Store, Hyannis
Cape Cod Co-operative Bank, Yarmouth Port
Armchair Bookstore, Dennis

For more information telephone 508.362.3021

A book sale and signing will be held in the Captain Bangs Hallet House at 1:00 pm. Please come meet Sally Gunning, a local author who will sign her two books - The Widow's War and Bound.

 At the Old Yarmouth Inn.  More details to follow.

 

Captain Bangs Hallet House, Yarmouth New Church, Winslow Crocker House and the Edward Gorey House, all overlooking the Yarmouth Port Village Common, Route 6A and Strawberry Lane, will be open free of charge. This annual event features special activities at each of the historic buildings. Admission free. For more information: 508 362-3021.

Monday, September 22nd to
Sunday, October 5th,
1:00 – 4:00 pm daily

Costumes and accessories from 1825 to 1925 will be displayed at the Captain Bangs Hallet House Museum, 11 Strawberry Lane, overlooking the village common in Yarmouth Port. Daily lectures and demonstrations at 1:00 pm and 3:00 pm. Admission is $10. Textile Specialist Anne Grammer will take participants through 100 years of American life by investigating the interplay between societal change and fashion particularly as reflected in nineteenth century undergarments. Reservations are required for the lectures, phone 508-362-3021. Information and tickets are available from the Historical Society of Old Yarmouth, Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Gorham Cobbler Shop from 9:30 am to 3:00 pm.

This traditional service is offered in the historic Kelley Chapel, a small church nestled in a secluded meadow behind the Yarmouth Port Post Office, Route 6A.. Sit in the Quaker pews in front of a potbellied wood stove and enjoy traditional hymns on the old pump organ. Admission free. For more information: 508 362-3021.

in the village of Yarmouth Port, along Route 6A. Visit the museums, bed and breakfasts, inns and businesses as they welcome you with holiday decorations, lots of treats, and music of the season. There are wagon rides, Santa and petting farm, too! Ample parking is available at several sites. Festivities end with a tree lighting and caroling on the Yarmouth Port Village Common at 4:15 pm. Admission free. For more information: 508 362-3021.

Tuesday,
December 9th,
4:00-6:00 pm

Welcoming members who have joined the Historical Society this year.