Brewster Historical Society Events
First Friday with Friends
June 21st July 26th September 20th November 8th
Enjoy Tapas, Libation and Conversation at the home of Sandra Tubman prior to the first Friday performance of each play at Cape Rep Theater. Please call Sandra at 508 896-3128 for a RSVP after you have made your theater reservation. Also, be sure to identify yourself as a Friend of Brewster Historical Society when you call to order your tickets at the Cape Rep Theater - 3299 Main Street, Brewster, phone 508 896-1888 - and a portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Society.
Appraisal Day at Eldred's Auction House
June 24th, 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
NEW! Eldred's appraisers will be available to evaluate items in the following categories: pottery and porcelain, silver, pewter, Americana, paintings, marine art, glass, ephemera (paper collectibles), dolls, toys, decoys, jewelry (not precious stones), Oriental rugs, Japanese, Korean, Southwest Asian art, & Paul Jacoulet prints. Evaluations will be verbal with a limit of three items per person. Consignment of suitable items for auction is encouraged and may be made at this time. These items can be consigned for the owner's benefit or for the benefit of the Historical Society. At Eldred's discretion, house calls may be scheduled for those clients wishing to consign furniture, paintings, rugs, and other items too large to bring to our galleries.
Donation: $5 per item or $10 for three (maximum of three). 1483 Route 6A, Dennis.
Faces of Brewster Exhibit
June 27th through Aug. 31st, 1 PM to 4 PM, Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays
NEW! More Images from the Caro A. Dugan Collection of Turn-of-the-Century Glass Plate Negatives at the Brewster Historical Society Museum, 3171 Main Street. A brand new exhibition, accompanied by a continuously looping slide show of all 400+ images in the Collection.
Windmill Tours and Blacksmith Shop Demonstrations
June 27th through Aug. 31st, 1 PM to 4 PM, Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays
NEW! On Saturdays, Brewster's own John & Terry Halvorson of Rose Forge & apprentice Carl Ahlstrom will provide demonstrations of their blacksmith techniques. (They will also be present during special events.)
40th Annual Open Air Antique Fair
June 29th, 9 AM to 4 PM
Also on site: Brewster Oyster Raw Bar, Guapo's Snack Buggy, and courtesy of Hall Oil Company: "X" Grill (hot dogs & hamburgers) Colonial Militia Encampment, 18th c windmill, house and blacksmith shop tours with working blacksmith demonstrations provided by John & Terry Halvorson of Rose Forge & apprentice Carl Ahlstrom.
At the Windmill Village, Drummer Boy Park, 773 Main Street (Route 6A).
$5.00 admission - Children under 12 free
The Widow’s War, Tour of Satucket Village
A tour of Brewster c. 1761 as described in Sally Gunning’s acclaimed historical novel
July 11 & 25, Aug. 8 & 22, Sept. 5 & 19
9 AM & 1 PM (rain or shine)
$35 per person ($30 if BHS member) ~ Includes:
~ 3 hour narrated historical coach tour (air-conditioning, rest rooms)
~ 3 stops at scenic, historic locations, plus refreshments at Hopkins House Bakery
~ Book signing following tour with author Sally Gunning
All proceeds to benefit The Brewster Historical Society
Tour departs from Brewster Information Center, 2198 Main Street, Brewster, MA
Tour reservations required.
Tickets on sale every Saturday June 29th - August 31st at the Museum (until sold out).
For information & tickets call Sandra Tubman at 508-896-3128 email: moonrise@cape.com
Or complete and mail form below. Checks payable to: The Brewster Historical Society
Mail to: Sandra Tubman, 462 Tubman Rd, Brewster, MA 02631
:: Please click here for printable Widow's War Tour flyer > >
Celebrate The Upcoming (2014) 100th Anniversary of the Cape Cod Canal
Wednesday July 17th & Wednesday September 18th
NEW! One hundred years ago the Cape Cod Canal was not yet a reality. Rather, it was the site of a massive construction effort. For nearly 100 years the canal has been an important part of Massachusetts "living," with more than 20,000 ships passing through it every year. It is also an important part of naval engineering history. It is the widest sea-level canal without locks in the world, a true feat of 20th century engineering. Join us on one of our day trips and experience this marvel for yourself. Our day trip views the Centralized Control System of the Cape Cod Canal at the Visitors Center in Sandwich, including the "Canal Story" film in the Visitors Center, a guided tour thru the Cape Cod Canal exhibits, time for lunch on your own at the Seafood Sam's (next door to the Visitors Center) or bring a bag lunch, plus a 2 ½ hr. narrated cruise along the canal.
Coach departs 8:30 AM from the P&B Commuter parking Lot at Route 124, Harwich (Exit 10) and returns 5:30 PM.
Cost is $55.00 per person...BHS members $50.00.
Tour Includes: Transportation, local author & historian Jim Coogan narrating on board the coach trip, guided tour at the Visitors Center thru Cape Cod Canal exhibits, The "Canal Story" film.
2 ½ hr. narrated sightseeing cruise down the Cape Cod Canal on board the Hy-Line Tour boat. Snacks (for purchase) and cash bar on board the Tour boat. Services of a Tour Director.
For information and /or to sign up, please email Sandra Tubman at moonrise@cape.com or call 508-896-3128.
Flea Market Treasures and Bake Sale
Saturday, August 17th, 9 AM - 2 PM (Rain date Sunday August 18th)
NEW! Would you like to clean out some of your "stuff/attic /basement/ household treasures" and make some money at the same time? Rent a (10x10) space at Windmill Village, Drummer Boy Park, Brewster, for $35.00, bring a table and your yard sale / flea market treasures, and realize profit from sale of your items.
To rent a space please email Sandra Tubman at moonrise@cape.com or call 508-896-3128.
Cleaning out but you don't want to rent a space? Donate articles to the BHS and let us sell them on our table! On Monday, August 12th & Tuesday, August 13th drop off your donated items at the home of Sandra Tubman, 462 Tubman Road, Brewster.
During the event, from 10 AM until 2 PM, millers will be giving windmill tours, the Harris-Black house will be open, and blacksmiths John & Terry Halvorson of Rose Forge, with apprentice Carl Ahlstrom, will be giving blacksmith demonstrations at our Hopkins Blacksmith Shop.
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