Architectural historian Dr. J. Duncan Berry tells the stories of the sea captains who lived in West Harwich's historic homes.
$5 fee includes admission to the Museum.
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Learn what life was like for kids who went to sea on a sailing vessel in the mid 19th century. Learn the secret code of nautical flags, sample hardtack, and learn to tie knots like sailors did.
For kids age 8 to 11 years old. $6 per child. At Brooks Academy Museum. Reservations a must.
The Museum is open to the public on Thursdays 1 -- 6 and Saturdays 1 -- 4.
The Museum is also open for research by appointment on Wednesdays and Fridays
from 9:30 until 3:30. To make an appointment,
call the Museum at 508-432-8089.
Brooks Academy
Sidney Brooks built Harwich's first high school in 1844. Subjects taught were the typical high school curriculum and included surveying and navigation.
Cranberry Culture
Cape Cod’s largest exhibit dedicated to interpreting and presenting the history of Cranberry Culture on Cape Cod is here at Harwich Historical.
Crowell Barn Museum
Explore the story of the Harwich bird carver A. E. Crowell and see examples of his work in the reconstructed Crowell Barn on the grounds of 80 Parallel St in Harwich.
John H. Paine Collection
A collection of historical documents, it preserves much local history. Collected by Josiah Paine, who was born in Harwich in 1836, and had interest in history and genealogy.
Are you ready to get into some great history?
We have the collections, and the experts to help you find it!
Learn
Dick Moore, past president of The Magic Lantern Society, demonstrates the special effects of a late 19th-century Magic Lantern. Come visit the Museum to see our exhibit of photos from the 1930s, originally shown on a "magic lantern," and now digitized through a grant from Community Preservation.
Have fun
Three Harwich youngsters show off the sandpiper models they painted at Paul Phillips's workshop at the Elmer Crowell Barn. Stay tuned for announcement of additional carving and painting workshops in 2018.
Help out
Volunteer Albert Raneo talks to Monomoy High School students about Cape Verdean culture and history in our Cape Verdean Outreach program. Albert was the HHS 2016 Claire Kenny Volunteer of the Year for his work with HHS.
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