Welcome to the Orleans Historical Society
September - June off season hours are Tuesday - Friday 9 am - 12 pm
Please call for archival research appointments.
Saturday, May 26, 2012, 8a – 2p
Antiques, Crafts & Flea Market
Buyers and Sellers are invited to participate in this exciting annual Memorial Day Weekend event.
Held outdoors on the grounds of the Historical Society.
Antiques, Crafts, Jewelry, Plant Sale, Flea Market, and award winning Frank-N-Swine Barbeque!
Download a registration form today! >>
Saturday, May 12, 2012
Sons of the American Revolution, Isaac Snow commemoration ceremony
Summer 2012
War of 1812
Orleans Historical Society joins other Cape Cod towns celebrating the 200th anniversary of this important occasion.
Read now about the Battle of Rock Harbor and look for our events and exhibit notifications coming soon!
Summer 2012
Cranberries and Other Cash Crops
Discover the history of Orleans agricultural past. Display, speakers and tours.
In Those Days, Orleans Video Histories
Video interviews created by Tom Cronin in the 1980's - 1990's, edited and reformatted to DVD. The interviews are with Orleans people speaking about fishing, art, business and local lore. The final videos will be shown on public access television and are available for purchase at the Society Museum.
View our short promo video > >
The Flying Fish Ship Model Raffle!
2012 Fundraiser! Tickets $20
You are invited to take a chance on winning this beautiful ship model of the famous clipper ship Flying Fish.
Finely crafted with exquisite detail by Robert Baron, this model is a show piece of elegance and history.
Tickets are available now at the OHS 508-240-1329. Drawing will be held during the "Celebrate Our Waters Weekend" Sep. 22, 2012.
To learn more about the history of the clipper ship Flying Fish click here >>
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
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 > >
Cape and Islands Historical Association
Museums, Historical Societies and Libraries of Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket Learn more > >
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