Falmouth Historical Society
____2008 Calendar of Events___
FALMOUTH MUSEUMS ON THE GREEN
June 10 through October 11
Tuesday through Friday – 10 am to 4 pm
Saturdays – 10 am to 1 pm
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Hallett Barn Exhibits Free ~ Everyone Welcome
Historic House Tours $5
Members and children under 13 free
Weekly Events
Tuesday Walking Tours, 10am
June 10 - October 7
Hallett Barn Visitors Center
A revealing guided stroll back through time. Weather Permitting
Wednesday Trolley Tours, 10am
September 10 - October 15
Hallett Barn Visitors Center
Two-hour guided trolley tour, featuring:
Falmouth-by-the-Sea, an exploration of Falmouth’s seafaring past on
September 10, 17 & 24
Living Off the Land, a journey through Falmouth’s agricultural past on
October 1, 8 & 15
$15 per person includes admission to museums. Reservations are recommended.
Thursday Teas in Julia’s Garden, 1-3pm
July 10-August 28
Tea, pastries and finger sandwiches served in the
Colonial Boxwood Garden at Museums on the Green
$12 per person includes admission to the museums. Reservations are recommended.
Weather Permitting
Fridays for Families, 10-11:30am
July 11-August 22
Museums on the Green
Children ages 7-11 and their adult caregivers meet for interactive history
discoveries.
This is a FREE event, but space is limited.
Call 508-548-4857 for reservations.
July 11-Living Off the Land
Plant the Three Sisters and make a tussy-mussy to take home.
July 18-Colonial Chores
Dip a candle and make butter
July 25-Soap Carving
Transform a bar of soap into an animal
August 1-Basket Weaving
Weave your own basket using historical techniques
August 8-Sailors Valentines
Bring a cup or two of small seashells and create a valentine like the ones in
our collection
August 15-Tattoos and Sea Chanteys
Get a temporary tattoo and sing some work songs
August 22-Living Off the Land II
Explore Falmouth agriculture
Special Events
Friday, July 18, 5-7pm
Museums After Hours
Museums on the Green
A casual off-hours look at the new exhibit “Living Off the Land” with music by
the Falmouth Fiddlers and light refreshments under the tents. FREE event.
Sunday, July 20, 5:30-8pm
Jazz in the Garden Fundraiser
Museums on the Green
Toe-tappin’ Dixieland music by New Black Eagle Jazz Band, a silent auction and
cocktails and hors d’oeurves under the tent. $90 per person; Reservations
508-548-4857.
Wednesday, August 6, 5pm
Katharine Lee Bates Poetry Fest
Museums on the Green
A celebration of rhythm and verse for the whole family. Winners of the
Katharine Lee Bates Poetry Contest will join community leaders and performance
artists. Birthday cupcakes and ice cream for all. FREE event.
Thursday, August 7, 5-7pm
Museums After Hours
Museums on the Green
A casual off-hours look at the new exhibit “Living Off the Land” with
performances by Cape Verdean-American poet Jarita Davis and singer Candida Rose
under the tent. Light refreshments provided. FREE event.
Saturday, August 16, 10am
Katharine Lee Bates Walking Tour
Museums on the Green
Local historian Len Miele talks about the poet’s childhood in Falmouth, pointing
out places of significance and how the town influenced her lifelong writings.
Saturday, August 23, 10am-4pm
38th Annual Antiques Show and Sale
Museums on the Green
Over 40 antique dealers gather on the Museum grounds.
General admission: $5; Early Bird admission at 9 am: $10.
Saturday, August 30, 11am-5pm
Falmouth Antique and Classic Car Show
Museums on the Green and around the Village Green
View cars from yesteryear parked around the Village Green. FREE event.
Tuesday, September 30 through Friday, October 3, 10am-4pm
Saturday, October 4, 10am-1pm
Exhibition of New England Jazz Hall of Fame Artists
Hallett Barn Visitors Center
FREE display of New England jazz musicians’ biographies and portraits.
Saturday, October 25, 1-3pm
Spirits of Falmouth’s Past Return
Old Burying Ground
Leading citizens from days gone by rise from their graves to tell you about
their lives and times. Rain Date: October 26.
Saturday, October 25, 4-5pm
Harvest Home
East Falmouth Elementary School, 33 Davisville Road
Revels Repertory Company celebrates harvest time with songs, dances and ghost
stories.
FREE! Supported in part by the Woods Hole Foundation
