Brewster Historical Society

10/14/2026

https://www.brewsterhistoricalsociety.org/in-the-attic/yarmouth-register

Sometimes we think history repeats itself and sometimes we think “the good old days” are gone forever. Here are a few bits the folks at BHS gleaned from The Yarmouth Register and The Barnstable Patriot.  You decide.

10/11/2026

Celebrating the 250th 🍁The Battle of Valcour Island was fought from October 11 to October 13, 1776, on Lake Champlain. It was part of the Canada Campaign of 1775–1776.

10/09/2026

What's waiting to be discovered in your own backyard? Join us on Sat. Oct 10 as we celebrate the end of summer with open houses at both our locations: Cobb House Museum and Windmill Village. Our guides and demonstrations are ready to inspire you with the rich history of Brewster! 🌟

10/06/2026

S spots left in Fall Woodturning workshop!

Email from Brewster Historical Society The Brewster Historical Society Inc. PO Box 1146, Brewster, MA 02631 [email protected] 508-896-9521 3 Spaces Left in the Fall Woodturning W

09/30/2026

Woodturning Workshops Presented by the Brewster Historical Society. Discover the timeless art of woodturning with hands-on workshops. Whether you’re a curious beginner, young, old, male, female or a seasoned hobbyist, these workshops offer a unique opportunity to learn traditional and contemporary lathe techniques in a welcoming, community-centered environment. Details on the BHS website!
https://tinyurl.com/3jbskpm7 🍂🍁

09/24/2026

https://www.brewsterhistoricalsociety.org/brewster-historical-society-calendar/abg-10-03-26

Brewster’s Ancient Burial Ground Tour, October 3, 2025. A Brewster Historical Society guide provides the history of the Brewster Ancient Burial Ground and shares highlights of some of the townspeople buried underneath these centuries’ old headstones. TICKETS > >

09/24/2026

https://www.brewsterhistoricalsociety.org/brewster-historical-society-calendar/woodturning-fall

Discover the timeless art of woodturning with hands-on workshops hosted by the Brewster Historical Society. Whether you’re a curious beginner, young, old, male, female or a seasoned hobbyist, these workshops offer a unique opportunity to learn traditional and contemporary lathe techniques in a wel...

09/22/2026

Balancing an egg on the equinox is a popular old wives' tale, but you can actually balance an egg on any day of the year.

09/20/2026

Who once walked the streets of Brewster before us? 🏛️✨
Don't miss your last chance this year to explore our history up close. We have just TWO Ancient Burial Ground tours remaining:
🗓️ Saturday, Sept 26
🗓️ Saturday, Oct 3
Get a real feel for colonial life, discover the local 'North Parish' participants who fought in the Revolutionary War, and uncover the fascinating lives of early Brewster residents.
🎟️ Reserve your spot today: brewsterhistoricalsociety.org

09/19/2026

Join the call to muster! Tomorrow, 12-4 at the BHS Windmill Village, (adjacent to the Drummer Boy Park, Brewster). Free event.
Members in period dress will drill with “Alice,” the Unit’s muzzle-loading cannon, and demonstrate manual arms and firing the muzzle-loading musket known as “Brown Bess.”
Weather permitting; there will be tents, flys, and a bell of arms set up, and the possibility of cooking demonstrations.
Details: brewsterhistoricalsociety.org/brewster-historical-society-calendar