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!

Saturday, February 16, 2008
3:00 p.m. at The Brewster Ladies Library
Jim Coogan, Author

Jim Coogan has written and lectured on the subject of Cape Cod history for many years. Having grown up in Brewster, he has absorbed much of the sea lore of the town! Jim, along with co-author Jack Sheedy, have assembled a series of stories and tales about one of America's most famous and beloved places.

Author, Jim Coogan will talk about the book Cape Cod Harvest, A Gathering In of Cape Cod Stories, which he co-authored with Jack Sheedy. This collection of more than 80 stories is the third collaboration between the two authors and covers more than three centuries,extending across a wide range of topics.

Saturday, May 17, 2008
3:00 p.m. at The Brewster Ladies Library
Michael Lach, President of The Brewster Conservation Trust

Michael Lach will be speaking about conservation, Brewster and The Brewster Conservation Trust. Michael is Assistant Director of the Compact of Cape Cod Conservation Trusts. He is also a Trustee of the Cape Cod Museum of Natural History and Executive Director of the Harwich Conservation Trust.

Saturday, June 28, 2008
35th Annual, Open Air Antiques Fair at the Drummer Boy Grounds.
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Rain or shine. Free parking. Admission only $5 with children under 12 admitted free. Click on the following for more information.

Click here for exhibitor information (PDF)

Click here for the exhibitor reservation form (PDF)

Click here to get a discount admission form. $4.00 instead of $5.00 for two adults!

Saturday, August 16, 2008
3:00 p.m. at The Brewster Ladies Library
Daniel Haff

Daniel Haff of "TIME WEAVERS" will speak about antique clocks, a hobby of Dan’s. Dan has also been involved with computers, in the business forms and systems fields, all of his adult life. Dan buys, sells and restores antique clocks.

Saturday, November 15, 2008
3:00 p.m. at The Brewster Ladies Library
Ellen St. Sure, Archivist for the Town of Brewster

After a teaching career in english at Stanford University and the University of California, Berkeley, Ellen St. Sure turned to historical research which brought her to Brewster. Ellen is particularly interested in the lives of people living in Brewster prior to the time in the 1860's when many residents moved away. She is updating existing research on Brewster's old houses and is working on a collection of biographical materials on the people buried in the Lower Road Cemetery. Ellen is currently the Archivist for the Town of Brewster as well as a member of the Brewster Historical Commission, the Brewster Archives Committee and also serves on the Board of the Lower Road Cemetery.

Ellen St. Sure, will enchant us with "grave stories" from the Lower Road Cemetery!

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