Meeting House Museum
Orleans Historical Society
A Greek Revival structure that is on the National Register of Historic Places. Formerly used as the Meeting House for the Universalist Church of Orleans, this building houses the Society's Museum and is used for special exhibits and programs. At present, the Society has a collection covering genealogical information, diaries, deeds, 19th and 20th century photos, artwork by local artists, special collections focusing on Orleans families and individuals, ships' logs, Native American artifacts, and other items relating to the history of Orleans and its citizens.
The museum is open
Thursday through Saturday
10 AM to 1 PM July and August, or by appointment.
It is easily located on the road to Nauset Beach at the corner of Main St. and River Rd
- and across the street from the Orleans Town Hall.
FORMS
Image Reproduction Fee Schedule
The Society is currently working on several preservation projects made possible through grants
provided by the Orleans Community Preservation Act.
To learn more about these projects click here > >
For more information call 508-240-1329
Useful links:
Bourne Historical Society
Brewster Historical Society
Cape Cod Genealogy Society
Cape Cod Gravestones
Cape & Islands Historical Association
Cape Cod Maritime Museum
Cape & Islands Historical
Cape Cod Web
ChathamHistoricalSociety
Dennis Historical Society
Eastham Historical Society
Harwich Historical Society
Historical Society of Old Yarmouth
Historic New England
Falmouth Historical Society
Lifeboat CG36500
Orleans Improvement Association
Osterville Historical Society
Snow Library
Town Records of Barnstable County, 1850-1920