Est. 1963

Eastham Historical Society

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WHO WE ARE

Where Eastham History Comes to Life

Since the Eastham Historical Society’s founding in 1963, the Society has been committed to preserving Eastham’s past for Eastham’s future by preserving, sharing and partnering with our community.

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Join Us at Our Summer Events

Thu, Aug 06
EHS Summer Presentation: "Two Shipwrecks: Revolution on the Cape" with Ron Petersen
1869 Schoolhouse Museum
Aug 06, 2026, 7:00 PM
1869 Schoolhouse Museum, 25 Schoolhouse Rd, Eastham, MA 02642, USA
Thu, Aug 13
EHS Summer Presentation: "Samoset Stories, West Shore Rd Memories" with Deborah Ullman
1869 Schoolhouse Museum
Aug 13, 2026, 7:00 PM
1869 Schoolhouse Museum, 25 Schoolhouse Rd, Eastham, MA 02642, USA
Sun, Aug 16
Watercolor Workshop with Jenny Faw
Little Creek Farm Studio
Aug 16, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Little Creek Farm Studio, 560 Doane Rd, Eastham, MA 02642, USA
Thu, Aug 20
EHS Summer Presentation: "Watergate: The Eastham Connection" with Jack Clarke
1869 Schoolhouse Museum
Aug 20, 2026, 7:00 PM
1869 Schoolhouse Museum, 25 Schoolhouse Rd, Eastham, MA 02642, USA

VISIT US

Our Museums

The Eastham Historical Society runs several museums and an Archives center. Our museums are open mid-May through late November.

Visit Our Museums

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The 1896 Schoolhouse Museum

The 1741 Swift-Daley House

The Dill Beach Camp

The Ranlett Tool Museum

The Olde Gift Shop

Open May 16 - June Saturdays 11AM-2PM

July - Aug Wed. - Sat.

Sept - Nov. Saturdays

Open May16 - June Saturdays 10AM-1PM

July - Aug Wed - Sat

Sept - Nov Saturdays

Open May 16 - June Saturdays 10AM-1PM

July - Aug. Wed - Sat.

Sept. - Nov -Saturdays

Open May 16 - June Saturdays 10AM - 1PM

July - Aug Wed. - Sat

Sept. - Nov. Saturdays

Tues. 4PM- 6 PM May - Nov.

May 16 - June Saturdays

10AM-1PM

July - Aug Wed - Sat

Sept - Nov Saturdays

Tues. 4PM -6PM May - Nov

The Archives

Our Archives, located at 25 Schoolhouse Rd, are open year round on Tuesdays from 1PM-4PM, as well as by appointment.

Visit Our Archives

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Get Involved

Make a Donation

Your donations Bring Eastham History Alive. We rely on your donations to keep our museums and archives operating and to support our community outreach, events, and presentations.

Become A Member

Our members are the lifeblood of the Eastham Historical Society. We offer a number of different memberships - explore how to become a member below!

Volunteer Your Time

Volunteers are essential to the work we do at Eastham Historical Society. Volunteering with us is a great way to meet people from all walks of life and give back to the community.

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