Drummer Boy Park
Located on Route 6A in West Brewster.
Higgins Farm Windmill
A restored 18th century windmill.
Harris-Black House
An 18th century house.
Blacksmith Shop
Originally built in 1867
by Henry Hopkins
on his property on Long Pond Road.
The Brewster Historical Society was established over forty-five years ago to: “Create and foster an interest in the history of the Town of Brewster; to promote historical research; to preserve historic structures; to collect and preserve documents and artifacts, and to provide for their custody”.
The Museum
Located in a mid-19th C homestead, the main building houses
four permanent galleries, a special exhibits gallery
and archives which are available to researchers.
By appointment, during winter months.
1pm - 4pm Thursday, Friday & Saturday
July through September
Free admission ~ Air Conditioned
Open by appointment for bus tours and research.
Click here to visit our exhibits page!
Current Events
April 17th, Saturday, 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, Saturday
Ribbon Cutting by Brenda Oliver, a direct descendant of the original blacksmith with music and refreshments.
May 1st and 2nd, Saturday & Sunday, 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 Grounds773 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