Event Calendar

All events sponsored by the Dennis Historical Society, the 1736 Josiah Dennis Manse Museum,
1801 Jericho Historical Center & 1867 West Dennis Graded School Museum are open to the public.
No admittance fee - unless otherwise stated. Donations gratefully accepted.

Sunday, December 11, 12:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Dennis Historical Society Christmas Open House & "Festival of Trees" sale
to benefit charity.

Join the Dennis Visions Stroll as you celebrate the season at the beautifully decorated and renovated Josiah Dennis Manse, the home of our town's namesake. Enjoy the lovely rooms, refreshments and seasonal music to put you in the holiday mood. Refreshments will be served.
1736 Josiah Dennis Manse Museum, 77 Nobscusset Road, Dennis Village

Saturday, March 24, 12:30-2:00 p.m.

A Chat with Burt & Phyllis

Join our two Dennis historians, Burt Derick & Phyllis Horton as they reminisce about local “characters”.
Dennis Public Library, 5 Hall St., Dennis Port

 

Sunday, April 29, 2:00- 4:00 p.m.

“Camp Dennis” by Kevin Morley

The history of Camp Dennis, a boys’ camp, from the1930s to 1955, in photos and stories.
Dennis Memorial Library, Old Bass River Rd. & Rte. 6A, Dennis Village

 

Saturday, May 19 & Sunday, May 20, Noon- 4:00 p.m.

Maritime Days Exhibits

“Dennis in the War of 1812”
“Captain Levi Crowell, Civil War Prisoner”
Speaker: Deborah Hill, author of “This is the House” 1:00 p.m. Saturday only.
West Dennis Graded School House, 67 School St., West Dennis

 

Saturday, June 9, 10:30 a.m.

Walking Tour of Historic Quivet Neck

Join Brendan Joyce for a fascinating stroll around Quivet Neck and learn the history of this special area.
Meet at the Jacob Sears Library 23 Center St., East Dennis Rain Date Sunday, June 10, 1:30p.m.

 

Saturday, June 23, 1:00- 4:00p.m.

Manse Opening Reception Summer exhibit - Dennis in the War of 1812

Tour the home of Rev. Dennis, our first settled minister and the man for whom our town is named.
Refreshments will be served by Docents in colonial attire.
1736 Josiah Dennis Manse Museum, 77 Nobscusset Rd., Dennis Village

 

Sunday, June 24, Noon- 3:00 p.m.

Capt. Levi Crowell, Civil War Prisoner

Refreshments will be served.
West Dennis Graded School House, 67 School St., West Dennis

 

Sunday, June 24, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Victorian Tea Party at Jericho

Visit the 1801 home of Capt. Theophilus Baker. Enjoy tea and cookies, see the antique gowns, and visit the Barn Museum.
1801 Jericho Historical Center, 90 Old Main Street, West Dennis

 

Monday, July 2, 5:00 p.m.

Old Fashioned Pie Sale on the Green

The Manse Bakers 14th annual pie sale!! Buy a homemade pie, or just a slice. Bring a chair and stay for the live concert.
Sorry- No early bird sales!
Corner of Rte. 6A & Old Bass River Rd., Dennis Village

 

Friday, July 13, 10:00 a.m.

Walk Through the Sea Captains’ Cemetery

Meet your guide, Terri Fox, at the main door of South Dennis Congregational Church. See where sea captains worshiped.
Then out to the graveyard for tales of those lost at sea, a murder, a pickled husband, and the "Keeper of the Dump".
210 Old Main St., South Dennis
Rain Date Sunday July 15, 2:00 p.m.

 

Saturday, August 18, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Colonial Open House at the Manse

Step back to 1700’s in Colonial America as costumed docents demonstrate early skills: candle & pie making, spinning & weaving.
See a skilled Cooper from Sturbridge Village make a bucket.
Refreshments will be served.
1736 Josiah Dennis Manse Museum, 77 Nobscusset Rd., Dennis Village

 

Sunday, August 19, 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Summer Fun Day at Jericho

Capt. Theophilus Baker’s 1801 residence. Fine woodwork, period paintings and furnishings and the Barn Museum at Jericho.
Refreshments will be served.
1801 Jericho Historical Center, 90 Old Main Street, West Dennis

 

Sunday, August 19, Noon- 3:00 p.m.

Capt. Levi Crowell, Civil War Prisoner

Refreshments will be served.
West Dennis Graded School House, 67 School St., West Dennis

 

Friday, August 24, 10:00 a.m.

Walk Through the Dennis Village Cemetery

Guided walk through this historic cemetery where Reverend Dennis and his family rest in peace!
Meet your costumed guide, Terri Fox, at the Receiving Tomb. Look for the "OPEN" flag.
Dennis Village Green & Soldier’s Field, Rte. 6A, near Old Bass River Rd., Dennis Village
Rain Date Sunday, August 26, 2:00 p.m.

 

Saturday, September 29, 1:00 – 4:00p.m.

Autumn at the Manse

Our annual Autumn Celebration. See this historic Dennis landmark home.
Refreshments will be served.
1736 Josiah Dennis Manse Museum, 77 Nobscusset Rd., Dennis Village

 

Sunday, October 7, Noon- 3:00 p.m.

Capt. Levi Crowell, Civil War Prisoner

Part of "Fall for the Arts"
Refreshments will be served.
West Dennis Graded School House, 67 School St., West Dennis

 

Sunday, October 7, 1:00- 4:00p.m.

Autumn Open House at Jericho

Part of "Fall for the Arts" capewide celebration. Capt. Theophilus Baker’s 1801 residence.
Fine woodwork, period paintings and furnishings and the Barn Museum at Jericho.
Refreshments will be served.
1801 Jericho Historical Center, 90 Old Main Street, West Dennis

 

Saturday, October 13, 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, October 14, 2:00 p.m.

More Tales From Our Past

A theatrical, although somewhat comical at times, presentation of the history of two towns.
Brought to you by Dennis Historical Society & the Historical Society of Old Yarmouth.
Part of "Fall for the Arts" capewide celebration.
Tickets $15. general public and $12. for members of either historical society. Seating is limited!
For DHS reservations and tickets, call Nancy at (508) 385- 3528
Carleton Hall, 1006 Old Bass River Road near Rte. 6A, Dennis Village

 

Saturday, October 20, 11:30 a.m.

Dennis Historical Society Annual Meeting and Luncheon

Join us as we celebrate our 49th year of gathering history for the Town of Dennis at Summer Stock Restaurant in Dennis Village on the grounds of the Cape Cod Museum of Art.
Enjoy a delightful buffet luncheon. Following a brief business meeting we will adjourn to the CCMA for a guided tour. Space limited to 100 persons.
For reservations call June @ 508-385-9308 and leave detailed message.
Public welcome and encouraged to attend!

 

Sunday, November 4, 2:00 p.m.

1850 - 1851 Diary of Minerva (Handren) Sears

Burt Derick will read fascinating excerpts and poetry from Minerva’s diary, written while voyaging with her husband,
Captain Joshua Sears, of East Dennis.
Jacob Sears Library, 23 Center St., East Dennis

 

Saturday, December 1, 1:00 p.m.

 

SAVE THIS DATE! Make your own decorated Boxwood Tree to take home. All materials will be provided; class size limited. Craft will be taught by experienced Garden Club Lady from Vermont. All proceeds will benefit the Caleb Chase Fund which aids the elderly needy in Dennis.
Further information will be available in October at: 508-385-9308.
Event will take place at Carleton Hall, Old Bass River Rd., Dennis Village

 

Sunday, December 9, Noon – 4:00 p.m.

Christmas Open House at the Manse

Dennis "Visions" Stroll. Docents in colonial attire will guide you through the festively decorated home of Reverend Dennis.
Refreshments will be served.
1736 Josiah Dennis Manse Museum, 77 Nobscusset Rd., Dennis Village

 

Sunday, December 16, 12:00 – 3:00 p.m.

Dennis Historical Society Christmas Open House

Celebrate the season at the home built for Captain Theophilus Baker in 1801 now called "Jericho".
Enjoy the beautiful Victorian decorations and traditional holiday refreshments.
Jericho Historical Center, 90 Old Main Street, West Dennis