About the Harwich Historical Society
The Harwich Historical Society is a private, non-profit organization that seeks to preserve, collect, and interpret Harwich history through exhibitions, education programs, active collecting, and research. The Society is housed in the historic Brooks Academy, the former Pine Grove Seminary. The 1844 building is owned by the town of Harwich. In 2019 we celebrated the 175th birthday of the building!
Founded in 1953, the Harwich Historical Society has been operating for 70 years! The Society’s collection chronicles several hundred years of Harwich History, highlighted by the Cape’s largest cranberry culture exhibit.
Who We Are
Museum Administrative Assistant: Maddyline Bourgeois
info@harwichhistoricalsociety.org
President: Anita Doucette
Vice President: J. Duncan Berry
Treasurer: Linda Cebula
Clerk: Herb Bell
Board Members:
John Carey, Jane Chase, Sally Cormier, Carole DeChristopher, Cindy Eldredge, Bob Nickerson, Bobby Parr, Terry Warner, Lynne Zalesak, Jane Tatibouet
Hours and access to materials
The Museum is currently closed for construction but will be opening the first floor only for the summer of 2025
Research library & Photo archive – the museum is closed to the public, but research inquiries may be submitted via email to research@harwichhistoricalsociety.org
Office Hours – We have a part time administrative assistant who can be reached at (508) 432-8089 or info@HarwichHistoricalSociety.org
