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HOME ABOUT US MEETING HOUSE MUSEUM CG36500 JONATHAN YOUNG WINDMILL COLLECTIONS EVENTS CALENDAR MEMBERSHIP & SUPPORT CONTACT & DIRECTIONS Orleans Historical Society PO Box 353 3 River Road Orleans, MA 02653 508-240-1329 orleanshs@verizon.net |
 The Orleans Historical Society is housed in a Greek Revival structure that is on the National Register of Historic Places. Formerly used as the Meeting House for the Universalist Church of Orleans, this building houses the Society's Museum and is used for special exhibits and programs. At present, the Society has a collection covering genealogical information, diaries, deeds, 19th and 20th century photos, artwork by local artists, special collections focusing on Orleans families and individuals, ships' logs, Native American artifacts, and other items relating to the history of Orleans and its citizens. The museum is open to the public Thursday through Saturday from 10 AM to 1 PM July and August, or by appointment. It is easily located on the road to Nauset Beach at the corner of Main St. and River Rd - and across the street from the Orleans Town Hall. The Society is currently working on several preservation projects made possible through grants provided by the Community Preservation Act. To learn more about these projects click here. For more information call 508-240-1329. Useful links: Bourne Historical Society Brewster Historical Society Cape Cod Genealogy Society Cape Cod Gravestones Cape Cod Maritime Museum Cape & Islands Historical Cape Cod Web ChathamHistoricalSociety Dennis Historical Society Eastham Historical Society Harwich Historical Society Historical Society of Old Yarmouth Historic New England Falmouth Historical Society Lifeboat CG36500 Orleans Improvement Association Osterville Historical Society Snow Library Town Records of Barnstable County, 1850-1920 |
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