Welcome to the Orleans Historical Society

Off-season office hours are Tuesday through Friday, 9 am - 12 pm
Please call ahead for museum viewing and archival research appointments.

Saturday, June 8, 2013 ~ 9:00 to 3:30

Orleans Historical Society Antiques Show

On the grounds of the Orleans Historical Society Museum
3 River Road & Main Street, Orleans, MA
On the way to Nauset Beach.
Rain or shine
Regular admission: $5 per person, 18/under free
On site appraisals by Henry Callan Fine Antiques $5 per item!
Enjoy lunch outdoors provided by Nauset Farms of East Orleans!
Interested dealers may contact Beverly Fuller 508-221-5489 or bevs_studio@hotmail.com

The Bernard C. Webber, Coat of Arms

Motor Lifeboat CG36500 six inch bronze plaque

Using 20 lbs of scrap bronze and copper from the restoration of the Motor Lifeboat CG36500, 14 six inch bronze plaques were made. One has been placed on the WEBBER, and one will be attached to the 36500. That leaves 12 available for purchase. Proceeds will go toward the maintenance of the boat, which is owned by the Orleans Historical Society. Each plaque is numbered and has a certificate of authenticity from the foundry.
Available at $500.00 each, shipping included.
To learn more about this plaque offer click here >>

Community Preservation Act

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 >>

Historic House Plaque Project

Beautiful historic markers for qualifying houses.
Members $95 ~ Non-members $120
Find out if your house is eligible for a marker!
For details and an application download PDF here
or call 508-240-1329

Museum Docents –

This is a friendly, relaxed three hours on a summer day for however many days you care to share. Two docents are scheduled per three-hour shift, 10 am - 1 pm Thursday, Friday and Saturday late June through early September and during special events throughout the year. Duties include welcoming visitors, manning the cash box for gift shop sales, and answering or directing questions regarding our offerings here at the Museum. Orientation /training provided.

French Cable Station Museum

located in Orleans, contains an historic collection of Atlantic undersea telegraphic cables, instruments, maps, and assorted memorabilia. Come and see history. Learn more > >