The 1717 Meetinghouse Foundation

The 1717 Meetinghouse Foundation The Foundation is not a religious organization. Its intentions are focused on the preservation of the structure and visibility in the Barnstable community.

The 1717 Meetinghouse Foundation was incorporated by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in 1950 with it's primary endeavor to preserve the 1717 Meetinghouse in the Town of Barnstable as an historical memorial of early America and Americans.

06/19/2026

06/19/2026 - Greg Williams

Transport yourself back to the very building in which Shaw grew-up!Lemuel Shaw was an American jurist who served as chie...
05/27/2026

Transport yourself back to the very building in which Shaw grew-up!

Lemuel Shaw was an American jurist who served as chief justice of the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court (1830-1860).

Shaw was born in West Barnstable, Massachusetts, the second son of the Rev. Oakes Shaw and his second wife Susanna.

Oakes Shaw, a Congregationalist minister, was pastor of the West Church in Barnstable for forty-seven years.

The 1717 Meetinghouse’s 2026 program series is upon us - starting with this don’t-miss presentation on May 22nd at 7 pm!
05/03/2026

The 1717 Meetinghouse’s 2026 program series is upon us - starting with this don’t-miss presentation on May 22nd at 7 pm!

01/18/2026

01/18/2026 - John Murelle Voice Studio Recital

“One of the penalties for refusing to participate in politics is that you end up being governed by your inferiors.” - Pl...
10/11/2025

“One of the penalties for refusing to participate in politics is that you end up being governed by your inferiors.” - Plato

Once again, your 1717 Meetinghouse is the venue for civic participation: the 2025 Meet the Candidates night hosted by the West Barnstable Civic Association.

Tonight!
09/12/2025

Tonight!

Violins return to the 1717 Meetinghouse!Violent town meetings, particularly during the Revolutionary War and the War of ...
08/22/2025

Violins return to the 1717 Meetinghouse!

Violent town meetings, particularly during the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812 periods, would often necessitate major repairs to the 1717 Meetinghouse interior. (Oops; Violins.)

Built contemporary to Bach, and surviving the war of 1812 - contemporary to Paganini - their works for solo violin will take flight in a unique structure contemporary to their composition.

Join us as violonist Ilana Zaks performs a very special concert curated specifically for the 1717 Meetinghouse. Ms. Zaks currently serves on the violin faculty at the Boston University Tanglewood Institute.

This is a don’t-miss event!

Great organ concert by Laurent Jochum last night in the 1717 Meetinghouse! Fingers crossed for a return visit in two yea...
08/08/2025

Great organ concert by Laurent Jochum last night in the 1717 Meetinghouse!

Fingers crossed for a return visit in two years🤞🏻

This Thursday! A don’t miss organ concert in the air-conditioned 1717 Meetinghouse (just north off of exit 65 off the Mi...
08/06/2025

This Thursday!

A don’t miss organ concert in the air-conditioned 1717 Meetinghouse (just north off of exit 65 off the Mid Cape Highway) in West Barnstable.

The program - especially curated for the 2006 Mander organ:

*J. S. Bach (1685-1750) Passacaglia and Fugal Theme in C major, BWV 582

*A. Marcello (1673-1747) Adagio in D major, transcription by Bach

*J.S. Bach Sinfonia from the 29th Cantata

*T. Dubois (1837-1924) Organ Pieces

Marche-Sortie

Marcietta

D. Bédard (1950) Variations on Christus Vincit

*L.J.A. Lefébure-Wély (1817-1869) Choeur de Voix Humaines

*M. L. Takle (1942) Yes

Just give a sign, and I’ll be there. 😊
08/01/2025

Just give a sign, and I’ll be there. 😊

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2049 Meetinghouse Way
West Barnstable, MA
02668

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+15083624445

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