Historical Society of Old Yarmouth

  • Arts, Culture & History
  • Family Fun
  • Non-Profit
  • Weddings & Events
229 Old Kings Highway Rt 6A
Yarmouth Port, MA 02675
(508) 362-3021
  • About

    Exploring, preserving, and sharing our rich heritage so it isn't lost forever.
    Visit the Captain Bang's Hallet house, the Cape's only period furnished sea captain's home, open Friday, Saturday, and Sunday between 1:00 PM and 4:00 PM from June to October. Explore 50 acres of nature trails and a magnificent Beech Tree.
    Host your wedding, memorial, or baptism event at the charming and historic Kelley Chapel.
    The Historical Society's office is open Tuesdays/Thursdays. Please email info@hsoy.org to make an appointment for research or to tour the Kelley Chapel.

  • Member Events

    Friday May 1, 2026
    A roundtable discussion of the recent book The Revolution on Cape Cod and the Islands: Issues, Events, and People with co-author David Martin and other contribu ...read more
    Saturday May 9, 2026
    n inside look at the role glass played in the life of Yarmouth colonists, including the lesser-known glass tax imposed on them along with the famous tax on tea! ...read more
    Saturday May 16, 2026
    The Historical Society of Old Yarmouth invites you to join Wampanoag food and language historian Eleanor “Toodie” Coombs for a guided exploration of Indigenous ...read more