2010 Events

Programs are open to members and non-members of all ages, without charge. Complimentary refreshments are served at the end of each program. We invite you to attend and enjoy an informative, educational and enjoyable afternoon.

If you are not currently a member and would like to learn more about the Brewster Historical Society and its' mission, this is a wonderful opportunity to do so!

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Saturday, April 17th, 3 pm The Brewster Ladies Library
Claire Gradone - "Baseball: Then and Now" presentation

Claire Gradone is the Director of Children's Services at the Brewster Ladies Library and also serves on the Board of Directors of the Cape Cod Baseball League.
The League is the premiere collegiate summer league in the country, established in 1885, attracting ballplayers from the best baseball programs in the nation. Hundreds of alumni have gone on to play in the major leagues. "Where the stars of tomorrow shine tonight" is the motto of the league. Claire formerly served as President of the Cape Cod League.

Brewster in Bloom Festival

May 1st and May 2nd,  Saturday & Sunday, 10 am - 4 pm

Drummer Boy Grounds at 773 Main Street, West Brewster
Grand Opening of the Blacksmith Shop
in Conjunction with the Brewster In Bloom Activities
10 am on May 1st, Ribbon Cutting by Brenda Oliver, a direct descendant of the original blacksmith with music and refreshments.

May 1st and 2nd, 10 am – 4 pm

Ongoing demonstrations by Blacksmith, Peter Hirst and Tinsmith, Tim Dibble. In addition, there will be demonstrations by local colonial craftsman at the Higgins Farm Windmill and the Harris Black House along with music and good cheer!

June 24th, Thursday, 1 pm

The Higgins Farm Windmill, Harris-Black House and Hopkins Blacksmith Shop.
All located on the Drummer Boy Grounds, 773 Main Street, West Brewster .
Open for the Season
Hours are from 1 pm – 4 pm, Thursday through Saturday

June 26, Saturday, 9 am - 4 pm rain or shine
37th Annual Open Air Antiques Fair

Drummerboy Grounds
773 Main St./Rt 6A
Admission $5 - children under 12 free
Free Parking
Click here for Exhibitors FLYER, LETTER and REGISTRATION REQUEST
For information call Pat Busch 508-241-6410

July 17th, Saturday, 3 pm
The Brewster Ladies Library
Sally Gunning - The Rebellion of Jane Clarke

Sally Gunning author of historical fiction will be introducing her latest novel, The Rebellion of Jane Clarke.
Sally lives with her husband in Brewster on Cape Cod, Massachusetts, where her roots go back over three centuries. She came to writing at a young age, driven to it in desperation one rainy day when she ran out of books. Today Gunning focuses on digging out the back story to the history that we thought we knew but didn’t, and giving it a human face. She is the author of three historical novels set either entirely or substantially in Brewster during the tempestuous years that led up to the American Revolution: The Widow’s War, Bound, and her latest, which features the Winslow-Clarke feud over mill stream rights and John Adams’s historical involvement in it.

August 8th, Sunday

Mills and Gills Festival with the Gristmill
Details to be announced

October 16th, Saturday, 3 pm
The Brewster Ladies Library
Jack McGrath - Cape Cod Coast Guard Heritage Museum

Jack McGrath is a representative from the Cape Cod Coast Guard Heritage Museum in Barnstable and will speak about the history of how, when and why they began, who the founders were and what the Heritage Museum is all about. Their mission is to preserve the history of the Coast Guard from its beginning in 1790 to the modern era.

Please note that all of our educational programs are open to the public, free of charge.