History Along Route 6A

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Join us for a series of programs and events presented by organizations and businesses along the Old King's Highway.

June 3 -13, 2010


Presented by:
  • Historic Inns of Route 6A
  • Friday Club
  • Historical Society of Old Yarmouth
  • Sturgis Library
  • Tales of Cape Cod
  • Yarmouth Port Library

    • Stories Behind the Markers Along 6A

    June 3rd, 2010 @ 7 pm
    Local historian Dave Crocker will present facts and stories you may not know about all the markers and monuments from West Barnstable to Yarmouthport. Held at the Sturgis Library . Co-sponsored by the Sturgis Library & the Barnstable Historical Society.

    Sturgis Library Tour

    June 5th, 2010 @ 11 am or 1 pm
    Tour the oldest library building in the United States! The original building was constructed in 1644 as a meetinghouse for the Reverend John Lothrop. Highlights include the Nehemiah Smith Desk, portraits of Captain William Sturgis and family, and the 1605 Lothrop Bible. Held at the Sturgis Library. Don't forget to check out our Friends of the Library Book, Bake, and Plant Sale from 10 am to 2 pm on June 5th!

    Open House at the Historical Society of Old Yarmouth

    June 5th, 2010 from 1 - 4 pm
    Built around 1840, The Captain Bangs Hallet House provides an intimate look at family life in the 19th century. Docents will be on hand to answer questions. Sponsored by the Historical Society of Old Yarmouth.

    Historic Inn Tours

    Sunday, June 6 from Noon to 3 pm
    The following inns will be offering tours of their historic buildings. Look for the red, white, & blue balloons to identify inns on the tour. Enter drawing for a $200 gift certificate, $5 donation per entry will benefit Yarmouth Port and Sturgis Libraries. Don't forget to ask about the special historic and haunting stay -- two night stay includes a ghost tour and haunted dinner. Contact any of the Inns for details.

    Barnstable Village

    Yarmouth Port


    Reading Your House's History Without Opening a Book

    June 8th, 2010 @ 7 pm
    Historic Preservation Specialist Sarah Korjeff, CCC
    7:45 pm -- 9th Annual Mercy Otis Warren Woman of the Year award presentation
    Sponsored by and held at Tales of Cape Cod
    Parking is available at St Mary's Church

    Architectural Walking Tour of Yarmouth Port

    June 9th, 2010 @ 1 pm
    (Rain date: June 10th, 2010)
    Architect Sara Porter will lead a tour along Route 6A in Yarmouth Port. She will discuss the history and architecture of the "Captains' Mile" houses.
    Sponsored by: Historical Society of Old Yarmouth
    Meet at: Captain Bangs Hallet House on Strawberry Lane
    Admission: members: $3, non-members: $5.
    RSVP suggested. Call: 508-362-3021

    History of the Yarmouth Port Library

    June 10th @ 5:30 pm
    Librarian Anne Cifelli will present an illustrated chronology of the Yarmouth Port Library from 1866 to today.
    Sponsored by and held at the Yarmouth Port Library

    Friday Club Strawberry Shortcake Festival

    June 12th, 2010 @ Noon
    Doing good has never tasted so good. Fresh strawberries, real whipped cream & homemade biscuits! The Friday Club is a local women's organization supporting Cape Cod charities since 1901.
    Sponsored by and held at the Friday Club
    Parking available behind the Yarmouth Port Fire Station

    Barnstable Village Haunted History Walking Tours

    Offered nightly in June
    Visit http://www.caiprs.com or call 508-771-2725 for cost and tour details


    Contact the participating organizations at:

    Friday Club
    365 Main Street Route 6A Yarmouth Port

    Old Yarmouth Historical Society
    Strawberry Lane Yarmouth Port
    508-362-3021
    www.hsoy.org

    Sturgis Library
    3090 Main Street Route 6A Barnstable Village
    508-362-6636
    www.sturgislibrary.org

    Tales of Cape Cod
    Route 6A & Rendezvous Lane Barnstable Village
    508-362-8927
    www.talesofcapecod.org

    Yarmouth Port Library
    297 Main St Route 6A Yarmouth Port
    508-362-3717
    www.yarmouthportlibrary.org

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