Event Calendar - 2009

Join our historian Brendan Joyce and learn
the history of Dennis’s historic shipyard.

Jacob Sears Library
23 Center St., East Dennis

Eldred's appraisers will provide verbal evaluations of
your treasures to benefit the Historical Societies
of Dennis and Old Yarmouth.

Consignment of items for future auction is encouraged.
Donation: $5 an item, or $10 for three (maximum)
Eldred’s Auction Gallery, 1483 Rt. 6A, East Dennis

Exhibit by Barbara Kennedy of ladies authentic period
clothing ranging from daytime wear
to special occasions.

West Dennis Graded School
67 School Street, West Dennis

Maritime Days Exhibit by Historian Phyllis Horton. This exhibition features the lives and times of those who risked their lives in violent storms and angry seas to rescue the mariners of Dennis and Cape Cod.
Refreshments will be served.

1736 Josiah Dennis Manse Museum
77 Nobscusset Road, Dennis Village

Join our historian Brendan Joyce for a fascinating stroll through Quivet Neck and learn of this special area and its connections to the Shiverick Shipyard.

Meet at the Jacob Sears Library
23 Center St., East Dennis
Rain Date - Sunday June 14, 10:30 a.m.

Step back into the 1700's in the saltbox home of Rev. Josiah Dennis for whom the town was named. Costumed interpreters will bring those years to life. Continuing popular maritime exhibit, “Dennis Lifesavers”.

1745 schoolhouse, and herb gardens.
Refreshments will be served.
1736 Josiah Dennis Manse Museum
77 Nobscusset Road, Dennis

Join us for tea and refreshments and a tour of Capt. Baker’s lovely full-Cape home and a display of antique aprons.
The Barn at Jericho House features a country store,
antique tools and the Driftwood Zoo.

1801 Jericho Historical Center
90 Old Main Street, West Dennis

Come buy a piece or a whole homemade pie from the Manse Bakers at their 12th annual pie sale. These pies may be better than what Mom baked! Bring a blanket or chair and stay to listen to the wonderful concert. No early bird sales!
(Proceeds go to the Dennis Manse Repair Fund)

Corner Rte. 6A and Old Bass River Road
Dennis Village

A guided walk in the old Swan Lake Cemetery, the resting place of Dennis’s only Medal of Honor winner and many local sea captains and early residents. Please join Terri Fox & her helpful ‘spirits’ for this interesting tour.
A $3.00 donation is suggested for the cemetery upkeep.

Meet at the Swan Lake Cemetery
Depot St., Dennis Port
Rain Date - Sun. July 19, 2:00 p.m.

A lawn party will be held for children of all ages and will feature the stories of Jim Coogan, local author of books such as his new “Priscilla The Amazing Pinkywink”. Face painting by Terri Fox. Lemonade and cookies too!
A smash hit the last time! Held inside in case of rain.

South Dennis Library
389 South Main Street, South Dennis

A guided walk in the early 1700’s West Dennis Cemetery
Each Dennis Cemetery is truly unique & full of stories!
Terri Fox will be your cheerful leader.
A $3.00 Donation is suggested.

Meet at the West Dennis Cemetery
Fisk Street, West Dennis
Rain Date - Friday, August 7, 10:00 a.m.

Step back to the 1700’s and Colonial times as costumed interpreters demonstrate early skills. Open hearth cooking with the Heaney’s. Candle making, spinning (with perhaps a sheep or two watching!), pie making, the Colonial Militia performing drills, children’s games on the lawn - and more. Always a wonderful event for young and old alike! Visit the 1745 one-room schoolhouse and walk through the gardens.
Refreshments will be served.

1736 Josiah Dennis Manse Museum
77 Nobscusset Road, Dennis Village

Costumed guides demonstrate the varied skills needed for life in the1800’s. Don’t miss the Driftwood Zoo! See the authentic tools of the time in The Barn at Jericho House.
Children's games. Refreshments will be served.

1801 Jericho Historical Center
90 Old Main Street, West Dennis

Learn about school life in the 1800’s

67 School St., West Dennis

A special guided tour of the historic Dennis Village Cemetery with ghostly reenactors. Bring your imaginations. Maximum 30 hardy souls! Prepaid reservations required. Don’t be late - Ghosts don’t wait!!

$13 per person to benefit the
Josiah Dennis Manse Repair Fund
Call 508-385-9308

Meet at the Dennis Village Green
Rt. 6A & Old Bass River Rd. Dennis Village
Rain Date - Sunday August 30

The Josiah Dennis Manse will be open for the public.
Refreshments will be served.

1736 Josiah Dennis Manse Museum
77 Nobscusset Road, Dennis Village.

Please join us at Jericho for our wonderful
celebration of the harvest season of old.
Refreshments will be served.

1801 Jericho Historical Center
90 Old Main Street, West Dennis

Lunch at the wonderful Seaview Restaurant,
a brief business meeting and an engaging speaker.
The public is encouraged to attend!

Reservations & Information – 508-385-9308

CCelebrate the season at the beautifully decorated Jericho
Historical Center, a fascinating sea captain’s home. Enjoy
the lovely rooms and the seasonal refreshments.

1801 Jericho Historical Center
90 Old Main Street, West Dennis