All events sponsored by the
Dennis Historical Society, 1736
Josiah Dennis Manse Museum , or
1801 Jericho Historical Center are
open to the public. No admittance
fee - Donations accepted, unless
otherwise stated.
| Saturday, April 12, 10:30 a.m. |
| “Colonial Marriage Customs” |
Mary Aseltine will provide an entertaining and informative presentation of our ancestors’ customs in the time honored and often-delicate mating rituals of the past ages. Refreshments will be served.
Dennis Public Library
5 Hall Street
Dennis Port |
| Saturday, May 17, 1:00- 4:00 p.m. |
| “Dennis Lifesavers” |
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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
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| Saturday, June 14, 10:30 a.m. |
| Walking Tour of Historic Quivet Neck |
Join our historian Brendon Joyce for a fascinating stroll through Quivet Neck and learn the history of this special area.
Meet at the Jacob Sears Library
23 Center St., East Dennis
Rain Date Sunday July 15 |
| Saturday, June 21, 1:00- 4:00 p.m. |
| Josiah Dennis Manse Museum Opening Reception |
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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. New maritime exhibit, “Dennis Lifesavers”. 1745 schoolhouse, and herb gardens.
Refreshments will be served.
1736 Josiah Dennis Manse Museum
77 Nobscusset Road, Dennis |
| Sunday, June 22, 1:00- 4:00 p.m. |
| A Victorian Tea Party |
Join us for tea and refreshments and a tour of Capt. Baker’s lovely full-Cape home. The Barn at Jericho House features a country store, antique tools and the Driftwood Zoo.
1801 Jericho Historical Center
Old Main Street, West Dennis |
| Monday, July 7, 6:00 p.m. |
| Old Fashioned Pie Sale on the Green |
Come buy a piece or a whole homemade pie from the Manse Bakers at their 10th annual pie sale. These pies may be better than what Mom baked! Bring a blanket or chair and stay to listen to the first concert of the season.
Proceeds go to the Dennis Manse Repair Fund.
Corner Rte. 6A and Old Bass River Road
Dennis Village
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| Saturday, July 19, 10:30 a.m. |
| Walk Through the Dennis Village Cemetery |
Guided walk in the historic Dennis Village Cemetery where Reverend Dennis and his family was laid to rest! Please join Terri Fox for this interesting tour.
Meet at the Dennis Village Green
Rain Date Sun. July 20, 2:00 p.m. |
| Thursday, August 14, 10:00 a.m. |
| Walk Through Sea Captain’s Cemetery |
Guided walk in the historic South Dennis Cemetery. Terri Fox will be your cheerful leader.
Meet at the South Dennis Congregational Church
210 Main St., South Dennis
Rain Date Friday, August 15, 10:00 a.m. |
| Saturday, August 16, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. |
| Colonial Open House at the Manse |
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Step back to the 1700’s and Colonial times as
costumed docents demonstrate early skills.Open hearth cooking with the Heaney’s. Candle, pie –making & spinning. Children’s games - and more.
Visit the 1745 one-room schoolhouse. Walk through the gardens. Refreshments will be served.
1736 Josiah Dennis Manse Museum
77 Nobscusset Road, Dennis Village
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| Sunday, August 17, 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. |
| Old Fashioned Skill Days at Jericho |
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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
Old Main Street, West Dennis |
| Tuesday, August 19, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. |
| Village Garden Club of Dennis Flower Show at the Manse |
The theme will be "The World of Astrology".
Refreshments will be served.
1736 Josiah Dennis Manse Museum
77 Nobscussett Road, Dennis, MA
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| Sunday, September 28, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. |
| Autumn Celebration at Jericho |
TPlease join us at Jericho for our wonderful celebration of the harvest season of old.
Refreshments will be served.
1801 Jericho Historical Center
Old Main Street, West Dennis
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| Sunday, October 19, 6:00 p.m. |
| Twilight Cemetery Visions! |
TA special guided tour of the historic Dennis Village Cemetery for the benefit of the Josiah Dennis Manse Repair Fund. Bring a flashlight and your imaginations.
Maximum 30 hardy souls! Prepaid reservations required. Don’t be late.
A spooky $13 per person.
Call 508-385-9308
Meet at the Dennis Village Green
Rain Date - Sunday October 26 |
| Saturday, November 1, 12:00 p.m. |
Dennis Historical Society
Annual Meeting and Luncheon |
| TLunch at the Seaview Restaurant, and a brief business meeting, will be followed by Mr. Ben Thacher, an old Cape Codger, who will offer a parcel of Cape Cod yesterdays. Ben is a Cape native and the Author of “Whose Boy Be You?”
The public is encouraged to attend!
Reservations & Information – 508-385-9308
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| Sunday, December 14, 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
| Christmas Open House at the Manse |
| Experience a Colonial Christmas as the costumed interpreters serve you traditional refreshments.
Stroll through the house and enjoy the
lovely holiday decorations.
1736 Josiah Dennis Manse Museum
77 Nobscusset Road, Dennis Village |
| Sunday, December 21, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. |
| Dennis Historical Society Christmas Open House |
Celebrate the season at the beautifully decorated Jericho Historical Center. Enjoy the lovely rooms and the seasonal refreshments.
1801 Jericho Historical Center
Old Main Street, West Dennis |
We Need Your Help!
We would love to find someone to help with computer data entry using museum software (we provide training). This is a very flexible hour, long-term, part-time paid position. Desktop computer familiarity and knowledge of Microsoft Word is necessary. If interested, please contact Jinny, our President, at 508-385-4441. |
