Programs

Campus Tours at the Museums

Open June 5th – October 16th, 2026

Monday 10-2pm, Tuesday 10-2pm, Friday 10-2pm, Saturday 10-4pm

We also host historical walking tours year round. Click here for the current schedule of historical walking tours.

For special events, see below.

2018 Programs

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  • Emily Sweeney, “Gangland Boston”

    Cultural Center 55 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA, United States

    A Tour Through the Deadly Streets of Organized Crime Organized criminals have played a major role in Greater Boston's history, lurking just around the corner or inside the inconspicuous building. […]

    $5.00

  • 2018 Heritage Award Dinner

    Coonamessett Inn, Falmouth MA 311 Gifford Street, Falmouth, MA, United States

    The Falmouth Historical Society created the Heritage Award to recognize individuals or organizations who have provided outstanding leadership over time to help preserve the character, culture, stories, vistas or other […]

    $75.00

  • Cape Cod Museum Trail’s “Festival of Museums”

    Hyannis Youth Center 141 Basset Lane, Hyannis, MA, United States

    The Museums on the Green is proud to be a participant in the Cape Cod Museum Trail’s Festival of Museums on April 28th 2018! This event will be held at […]

    FREE

  • Walking Tours and historic house tours

    Cultural Center 55 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA, United States

    The Museums on the Green will be open from 10 am to 3 pm Monday through Friday, and 10 am to 1 pm Saturday, from June 4 to October 13, […]

    $5.00

  • Casey Sherman, “Above and Beyond”

    Cultural Center 55 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA, United States

    From the authors of the bestselling The Finest Hours, the riveting, deeply human story of President John F. Kennedy and two U-2 pilots, Rudy Anderson and Chuck Maultsby, who risked […]

    $5.00

  • Tori Telfer, “Lady Killers: Deadly Women Throughout History”

    Cultural Center 55 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA, United States

    When you think of serial killers throughout history, the names that come to mind are ones like Jack the Ripper, John Wayne Gacy, and Ted Bundy. But what about Tillie […]

    $5.00

  • George Daughan, “Lexington and Concord”

    Cultural Center 55 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA, United States

    The Battle of Lexington and Concord challenges the prevailing narrative of the American War of Independence. It was, author George Daughan argues, based as much in economic concerns as political […]

    $5.00

  • Will Englund, “March 1917”

    Cultural Center 55 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA, United States

    “We are provincials no longer,” declared Woodrow Wilson on March 5, 1917, at his second inauguration. He spoke on the eve of America’s entrance into World War I, just as […]

    $5.00

  • David Powers, “Puritans and Gun Control”

    Cultural Center 55 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA, United States

    PURITANS AND GUN CONTROL Done in conjunction with the Falmouth No Place For Hate alliance and the Falmouth Gun Buyback Program How did guns fit into the culture which the […]

  • Larry Loftis, “Into the Lion’s Mouth”

    Cultural Center 55 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA, United States

    “Into the Lion’s Mouth: the True Story of Dusko Popov: World War II Spy, Patriot and the Real Life Inspiration for James Bond” James Bond has nothing on British double […]

    $5.00

  • Elaine Weiss, “The Woman’s Hour: The Great Fight to Win the Vote”

    Cultural Center 55 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA, United States

    The nail-biting climax of one of the greatest political battles in American history: the ratification of the constitutional amendment that granted women the right to vote. Nashville, August 1920. Thirty-five […]

    $5.00

  • “Inspired by Nature” collaborative children’s camp and activity

    Cultural Center 55 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA, United States

    Inspired by Nature is a fun, hands- on adventure with some of the Cape's most fascinating organizations! Guided by teachers and local experts, students will spend a day with each […]

    $175.00

  • Free Fun Friday July 6

    Cultural Center 55 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA, United States

            The Museums on the Green is a proud participant again this year in the Highland Street Foundation's "Free Fun Friday" program. From 10 am to 3 […]

    FREE

  • Howard Blum, “In the Enemy’s House”

    Cultural Center 55 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA, United States

    The New York Times bestselling author of Dark Invasion and The Last Goodnight once again illuminates the lives of little-known individuals who played a significant role in America’s history as […]

    $5.00

  • Peter Eisner, “MacArthur’s Spies”

    Cultural Center 55 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA, United States

    The Soldier, the singer and the spymaster who defied the Japanese during World War II On January 2, 1942, Japanese troops marched into Manila unopposed by U.S. forces. Manila was […]

    $5.00

  • Eileen McNamara: “Eunice: The Kennedy Who Changed the World”

    Falmouth Academy 7 Highfield Drive, Falmouth, MA

    A Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist examines the life and times of Eunice Kennedy Shriver, arguing she left behind the Kennedy family’s most profound political legacy. This lecture will be held at […]

    $10.00

  • Curtis Martin, American Whaling in the Age of Sail

    Cultural Center 55 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA, United States

    This talk is designed to introduce the audience to the subject of the US whale fishery from the 17th to the early 20th century through a survey of the different […]

    $5.00

  • Angela Dodson, “Remember the Ladies”

    Cultural Center 55 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA, United States

    From the birth of our nation to the recent crushing defeat of the first female presidential candidate, this book highlights women's impact on United States politics and government. It documents […]

    $5.00

  • Jamie Cat Callan, “Parisian Charm School”

    Cultural Center 55 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA, United States

    We all know that French women don't get fat. But their famous je ne sais quoi comes from more than just body type--something anyone can master: the old-fashioned art cultivating […]

    $5.00

  • David Kertzer, “The Pope Who Would Be King”

    Cultural Center 55 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA, United States

    The exile of Pope Pius IX and the birth of modern Europe by Pulitzer Prize-winning author David Kertzer Days after the assassination of his prime minister in the middle of […]

    $5.00

  • Peter Zheutlin, “Rescue Dogs”

    Cultural Center 55 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA, United States

    In the follow-up to his New York Times bestseller Rescue Road, acclaimed journalist Peter Zheutlin offers a heartwarming and often humorous new look into the world of rescue dogs. Sharing lessons from his […]

    $5.00

  • Jamie Sayen, “You Had a Job For Life”

    Cultural Center 55 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA, United States

    Absentee owners. Single-minded concern for the bottom line. Friction between workers and management. Hostile takeovers at the hands of avaricious and unaccountable multinational interests. The story of America’s industrial decline […]

    $5.00

  • Keith O’Brien, “Fly Girls”

    Cultural Center 55 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA, United States

    How Five Daring Women Defied All Odds and Made Aviation History Between the world wars, no sport was more popular, or more dangerous, than airplane racing. Thousands of fans flocked […]

    $5.00

  • One Time Only Collectibles Clearance Sale

    Cultural Center 55 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA, United States

    Join us on September 22nd from 10 am to 3 pm as we offer a one-time only selection of collectibles and antiques for purchase. Admission is free! Tag Sale poster

    FREE

  • Special Event: Christina Laurie, “C is for Cape Cod” book signing

    Cultural Center 55 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA, United States

    This beautiful alphabet book combines playful verse, informative text, and stunning photographs to introduce children to the wonders of Cape Cod. For each letter, a short four-line verse gives younger […]

    FREE

  • Jessa Piaia: “Meet Amelia Earhart: First Lady of the Air”

    Cultural Center 55 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA, United States

    HISTORIC RE-ENACTOR portrays AMELIA EARHART Historic re-enactor, Jessa Piaia, will present a one-person interpretation of pioneer aviatrix Amelia Earhart entitled “Meet Amelia Earhart (1897-1937): First Lady of the Air”. The […]

    $15,00

  • Nancy Koehn, “Forged in Crisis”

    Cultural Center 55 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA, United States

    An enthralling historical narrative filled with critical leadership insights that will be of interest to a wide range of readers—including those in government, business, education, and the arts—Forged in Crisis, […]

    $5.00

  • Beer B-Q 2: October 5, 6-9 pm

    Cultural Center 55 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA, United States

    Join us as we usher in Autumn in Falmouth Village with a festive evening under the tent with libations and good vibrations! This 21 and over event will feature Cape […]

    $25.00

  • Elizabeth Cobbs, “The Hello Girls”

    Cultural Center 55 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA, United States

    This is the story of how America’s first women soldiers helped win World War I, earned the vote, and fought the U.S. Army. In 1918, the U.S. Army Signal Corps […]

    $5.00

  • Dave Bushy, “The World Looked Away: Vietnam after the War”

    Cultural Center 55 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA, United States

    The Vietnam War ended on April 30, 1975. Millions of Vietnamese on both sides of the conflict were killed. Nearly 60,000 Americans were among those who died. You have all […]

    $5.00

  • Empowered to Buy: Home Buying Tips with Slade Mortgage

    Cultural Center 55 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA, United States

    There is a lot of opportunity out there for buyers to take advantage of the current housing market. Come relax, enjoy some refreshments and learn the tools and tips of […]

    FREE

  • Pamela Parmal, “Quilts and the American Experience”

    Cultural Center 55 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA, United States

    Pamela Parmal, the curator of Textile and Fashion Arts at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston will be here to discuss quilts and coverlets from colonial times to the […]

    $5.00

  • Special Screening: “RFK in the Land of Apartheid: A Ripple of Hope”

    Cultural Center 55 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA, United States

      A collaboration between The Museum on the Green and JFK Hyannis Museum A special screening and discussion with the film’s producer and director, Larry Shore. Wednesday November 14, 11:00 […]

    FREE

  • Christmas Traditions at the Museums

    Cultural Center 55 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA, United States

                    Wicks House Tours: Happy Days are Here Again See Schedule Below This season’s Christmas Traditions tour picks up one year later at […]

    $10.00

  • 2019 Heritage Award Dinner

    Coonamessett Inn, Falmouth MA 311 Gifford Street, Falmouth, MA, United States

    THIS YEAR'S RECIPIENTS: VIRGINIA, VICKY & CAROLYN Vicky Lowell, Carolyn Partan and Virginia Valiela are the recipients of this year’s Heritage Award. Join us for cocktails, dinner and camaraderie at […]

  • A Visit with the Night Watchman

    Cultural Center 55 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA, United States

    Our Annual Haunting with (Of Course) a Historical Twist Around Halloween, the veils between worlds thin out.  Historical sites are magnets for spirits, and the 1790 Dr. Francis Wicks House […]