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SITES OF INTEREST
CAPE VERDEAN MUSEUM & CULTUTAL CENTER Cape Cod's first Museum and
Cultural Center celebrating the past, present and future of Cabo Verde's rich history,
culture and its contributions to the world.
EAST END MEETING HOUSE This meeting house dates from the late 1700s. In the
1980s, the East End Congregational Religious Society gifted the meeting house to
the Falmouth Jewish Congregation who refurbished and transformed it into their
synagogue.
FALMOUTH CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH This historic church in the town center
houses a bell cast by none other than Paul Revere, which reads, “The living to the
church I call and to the grave I summon all.”
FALMOUTH MUSEUMS ON THE GREEN Dedicated to preserving Falmouth’s past
and making it accessible to the public through museums, walking tours, trolley tours,
gallery talks and other activities.
HIGHFIELD HALL & GARDENS This restored 1878 summer home of the Beebe
family of Boston is a “must see” for Cape Cod visitors. Now a cultural center offering
concerts, festivals, art exhibits, culinary classes, educational and family programs.
The public is welcome to walk the trails in
the surrounding 300 acre woodland.
NOBSKA LIGHTHOUSE Gaze at
Falmouth’s most famous site, a skyward
stretching beacon that has guided mariners to safety since 1829. The Keeper's
Dwelling has been transformed into a
maritime museum and gift shop.
NORTH FALMOUTH CONGREGATIONAL
CHURCH When this church was founded
in 1832, 22 of the original 40 members
had the last name of Nye. It is a quaint and
well-kept relic of Falmouth’s past.
OLD BURIAL GROUND Jonathan Hatch
was one of the first inhabitants of the town
of Falmouth more than 300 years ago. His remains lie
with others among early residents of the town in the
Old Burying Ground off Mill Road.
DAVID LONG
QUAKER MEETING HOUSE The Quakers, who fled religious persecution in
neighboring towns, moved to West Falmouth in 1660. They later built this simple
shelter and burying ground.
FALMOUTH VILLAGE GREEN Stroll along the village’s central emerald triangle,
which evokes quintessential New England charm.
WEST FALMOUTH LIBRARY This lovely library opened in 1879 with only 50
books and now boasts over 9,000 volumes. It offers many community programs,
summer movies, music discussions and the famous holiday house tour.
WOODS HOLE HISTORICAL MUSEUM Enjoy a fascinating glimpse into the rich
history of Woods Hole, including museums, galleries, talks and Woods Hole walking
tours in the summer months.
www.FalmouthChamber.com
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