Programs

Campus Tours at the Museums (May-Oct)

June 6th – October 17th, 2025

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.

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  • Book a Special Curated Experience, Rental, or Tour

    Museums on the Green 55-65 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA, United States

    The museum has officially closed for the season; however, that does not mean the fun stops there! Do you have guests coming into town? Book a private tour for you […]

  • Winter Walk: From Falmouth with Love

    Museums on the Green 55-65 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA, United States

    Winter Walk: From Falmouth with Love Discover love stories connected to Falmouth’s romantic past. This February discover love stories connected to Falmouth’s more amorous past in honor of Saint Valentine’s Day. The tour will explore diverse sets of couples whose love stories continue to inspire us today. Our winter walk, From Falmouth with Love, reveals […]

  • Winter Walk: Remember My Name – Celebrating the Women of Falmouth

    Museums on the Green 55-65 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA, United States

    In honor of Women’s History Month, these walking tours delve into the less familiar history of Falmouth as we introduce you to a few of the notable women who made – and continue to make – their mark in Falmouth. Along the way, you will meet educators, abolitionists, suffragettes and storytellers. The tour features their […]

  • A Woman’s World: We’ve Come a Long Way, Baby! Lecture by Tamsen George

    Museums on the Green 55-65 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA, United States

    A Woman’s World: We’ve Come a Long Way, Baby! Tuesday, March 26, 2024 at 4pm In an 18th century American family, men were responsible for its support through their work; farming, fishing, trading or skilled labor. Women also had their assigned place and role in the household determined for the “fair sex” by custom and […]

  • Spring Walk: From Falmouth with Love

    Museums on the Green 55-65 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA, United States

    This season discover love stories connected to Falmouth’s more amorous past. The tour will explore diverse sets of couples whose love stories continue to inspire us today. You'll see places associated with several real-life couples in Falmouth history. Some have famous names, others have been forgotten. -  Susan Wicks and John Crocker were called upon […]

  • Hop into Spring at Falmouth Museums on the Green!

    Museums on the Green 55-65 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA, United States

    Hop into Spring at Falmouth Museums on the Green! What does a room say about you? Kids can create their favorite room using a model of the historic Dr. Francis Wicks House, and discover fun ways to decorate by collaging the contents for spring. This will be followed by a Falmouth Museum on the Green […]

  • Historical Postcards: The Stories They Tell; The Art They Inspire

    Museums on the Green 55-65 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA, United States

    Historical Postcards: The Stories They Tell; The Art They Inspire Wednesday, April 3rd at 1pm Falmouth Historical Society's Cultural Center 55 Palmer Avenue Falmouth, MA 02540 Free and Open to the Public Thanks to the Falmouth Cultural Council The Falmouth Public Library’s trove of postcards includes depictions of the town throughout the decades (since the […]

  • Free Talk by Author Christie Palmer Lowrance, “Thornton W. Burgess: An Extraordinary Naturalist, Children’s Author, and Cape Codder”

    Museums on the Green 55-65 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA, United States

    Author Christie Palmer Lowrance will present a talk on: “Thornton W. Burgess: An Extraordinary Naturalist, Children’s Author, and Cape Codder” Wednesday, April 10th at 2pm “In the realm of wildlife conservation and natural history, there is one name in the United States that must not be forgotten: Thornton W. Burgess,” wrote Dr. Theodore H. Reed, […]

  • Approaches to Collecting: A Panel Discussion at the Cahoon Museum

    Cahoon Museum 4676 Falmouth Road (Rte. 28), Cotuit, MA

          Join Sarah Johnson, Ph.D., executive director of the Cahoon Museum of American Art as she leads a panel discussion about museum collections with Rachel Lovett, executive director […]

  • Whaling in New England

    Museums on the Green 55-65 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA, United States

    Whaling in New England Thursday, May 9th, 4pm Many different forms of whaling have been used in Cape Cod. Drift, shore, herding, and artic whaling have all been practiced at one time or another. Each specific form of whaling has a small history connected to it. In the early 1800s whaling was among the most […]

  • Open for the 2024 Season!

    Museums on the Green 55-65 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA, United States

      We will be open to the public from May 24th - October 18th We are excited to welcome you all back starting May 24th and to now be offering […]

  • Guided Historical Walking Tour – Village Green

    Museums on the Green 55-65 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA, United States

    Our first Historical Walking Tour of the 2024 season will be the "Village Green Walking Tour" on Saturday, May 25th at 10:30am, leaving from the Hallett Barn Visitors Center (please arrive 15 minutes ahead of time). Village Green: Famous Residents, Falmouth Firsts, Favorite Spots Learn about several famous Falmouth citizens, see a house full of […]

  • Guided Historical Walking Tour – Locust Street

    Museums on the Green 55-65 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA, United States

    The "Locust Street Walking Tour" on Monday, May 27th at 10:30am, leaving from the Hallett Barn Visitors Center (please arrive 15 minutes ahead of time). Locust Street: Home to Many Mariners This walk focuses on the homes, adventures, and families of several whaling captains, along with the original settlement area of Falmouth, local soldiers from […]

  • Guided Historical Walking Tour – Depot Ave

    Museums on the Green 55-65 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA, United States

    The "Depot Ave Walking Tour" on Monday, May 27th at 10:30am, leaving from the Hallett Barn Visitors Center (please arrive 15 minutes ahead of time). View our Historical Walking Tour page for more information. https://museumsonthegreen.org/2022-historic-walking-tours/

  • Tuesdays – Depot Ave Walking Tour

    Museums on the Green 55-65 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA, United States

    Historical Walking Tours of the 2025 season The "Depot Ave Walking Tour" on Tuesdays, at 10:30am, leaving from the Hallett Barn Visitors Center (please arrive 15 minutes ahead of time). Falmouth’s maritime past is proudly remembered, but there’s more to the history of our town.  When the railroad arrived in 1871, Falmouth’s link to the […]

  • 25th Annual Katharine Lee Bates Poetry Fest 2024

    Museums on the Green 55-65 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA, United States

    Museums on the Green of Falmouth Historical Society Presents 2024 KATHARINE LEE BATES POETRY FEST Write a poem! Win a prize! (Prizes include gift certificates) Your poem must be received […]

  • Golden Lane Concert – Irish Traditional Music, Songs, & Dance

    Museums on the Green 55-65 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA, United States

      Golden Lane Concert - Irish Traditional Music, Songs, & Dance Monday, June 17th at 5pm "A CELEBRATION of the IRISH in FALMOUTH" Golden Lane is a group of musicians […]

  • A Breeze from the Past: Uncovering climate clues from whaling ship logbooks

    Museums on the Green 55-65 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA, United States

          Photo Credit: Susan Sholi (WHOI); Jayne Doucette (WHOI) A Breeze from the Past: Uncovering climate clues from whaling ship logbooks Caroline C. Ummenhofer1 and Timothy D. Walker1,2 1Department of Physical Oceanography, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, Woods Hole, MA, USA; 2Department of History, University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth, MA, USA Bringing together oceanographer Dr. […]

  • Historian Talk: Military Aircraft Wrecks, Cape Cod

    Museums on the Green 55-65 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA, United States

    A New England Air Express passenger craft which crashed in the Bahamas, October, 1948.   Historian Talk: Military Aircraft Wrecks, Cape Cod Tuesday, June 25th, 2024, at 4pm OVERVIEW Did you realize that in New England there are so many aircraft wrecks, both military and civilian, that on average there is one every 35 miles […]

  • Women’s History Guided Historical Walking Tour – Fridays

    Museums on the Green 55-65 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA, United States

    Historical Walking Tours of the 2024 season The Women's History walking tour will be held on Fridays, June 28th, July 19th, August 9th, & Sept 6th at 10:30am, leaving from the Hallett Barn Visitors Center (please arrive 15 minutes ahead of time). Free! This walking tours delves into the less familiar history of Falmouth as […]

  • 24th Annual Heritage Award Celebration

    Museums on the Green 55-65 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA, United States

    June 29th, 2024 THE HERITAGE AWARD  You're cordially invited to join us for a delightful British-themed soirée as we celebrate Michael McNaught and his remarkable contributions to our community at […]

  • D-Day and Its Ties to Cape Cod

    Museums on the Green 55-65 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA, United States

    D-Day and Its Ties to Cape Cod by Joe Yunkna, Cape Cod Military Museum - July 31 at 2pm Learn about the capes' amazing connections to the most important day of the 20th century. Will will discuss the technical innovations developed here and employed in Normandy. There were many military units that trained on the Cape's […]

  • A Village of Discovery: The History and Diversity of Science in Woods Hole

    Museums on the Green 55-65 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA, United States

    A Village of Discovery: The History and Diversity of Science in Woods Hole Thursday, August 1st, at 4pm This lecture is done in collaboration with the Falmouth Historical Society and the Woods Hole Historical Museum. For many in Falmouth, Woods Hole is, well, somewhat mysterious.  It often is a surprise to learn that there are […]

  • All that Jazz – Author Talk

    Museums on the Green 55-65 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA, United States

    ALL THAT JAZZ: New York Times bestselling author Larry Tye will be in-conversation with Attorney Joy Rosenthal, executor of Count Basie's estate, on Tye's new book -- The Jazzmen: How Duke Ellington, Louis Armstrong and Count Basie Transformed America -- with a special focus on the once rip-roaring jazz scene on Cape Cod. The Jazzmen zeros in on […]

  • Crafted by Community – Family Friendly Celebration of Local Talent

    Museums on the Green 55-65 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA, United States

    Join us for a family friendly celebration of local talent! Mark your calendars for August 10th and help support our museum as well as local artists and artisans. This event […]

  • Harmonies by Candlelight – Musick’s Recreation

    Museums on the Green 55-65 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA, United States

    All proceeds go to "Fix Wicks" * Dinner & a Show * Wicks House like you've Never Seen it Before! Musick's Recreation Historic homes like the Wicks House help us imagine […]

  • The Railroad Comes to Falmouth

    Museums on the Green 55-65 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA, United States

    The Railroad Comes to Falmouth Monday, Sept 9th, 2024, 4pm (rescheduled from July 18th) After the Civil War, the railroad extension to Falmouth and Woods Hole was completed in 1872, and had a great impact on Falmouth and Martha’s Vineyard. Large estates were built as tourists were attracted to the beaches and climate of the […]

  • The Hurricane of 1938: Memories of the Storm of the Century

    Museums on the Green 55-65 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA, United States

    The Hurricane of 1938: Memories of the Storm of the Century Thursday, September 12, 2024, 4pm In September 1938, New England was hit by a devastating hurricane. There was no warning. No one was prepared. Cities were flooded with up to 20 feet of water, entire seaside communities were washed away, and hundreds of lives were […]

  • Falmouth Fall Fest

    Museums on the Green 55-65 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA, United States

    Join us for Falmouth Fall Festival on Saturday, September 28, from 11 AM to 3 PM at the Falmouth Museums on the Green, 55 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA! Enjoy a […]

  • ArtsFalmouth Jazz Stroll 2024

    Museums on the Green 55-65 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA, United States

    ArtsFalmouth will host Jazz Stroll 2024 on Saturday, October 5, from 3 to 8 PM at various locations along Main Street, Palmer Ave, and Queen’s Buyway. The Jazz Stroll is […]

  • From Armenia to Falmouth: The Incredible Story of Moses Gulesian & How He Helped Save the USS Constitution 

    Museums on the Green 55-65 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA, United States

    USS Constitution, as it looked in 1905 with barracks constructed over the top deck. Detroit Publishing Co. photo. Library of Congress.   From Armenia to Falmouth: The Incredible Story of Moses Gulesian & How He Helped Save the USS Constitution Tuesday, October 8, 2024, 4 pm In December 1905, Boston businessman and Falmouth resident Moses Gulesian […]

  • Sinners, Saints, and Silent Souls: A Special Halloween Burying Ground Walking Tour

    Museums on the Green 55-65 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA, United States

    Sinners, Saints, and Silent Souls: A Special Halloween Burying Ground Walking Tour - all dates are SOLD OUT Friday, October 18 at 3 pm Friday, October 25  at  3 pm Saturday, October  26 at 3 pm As Halloween approaches, spirits come out of the shadows, eager to have their stories told. Now is the perfect […]

  • A Curated Afternoon at Historic 474 Davisville Road (Members Only)

    Museums on the Green 55-65 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA, United States

    A Curated Afternoon at Historic 474 Davisville Road (Members Only) Sunday, October 20th, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM Join the Falmouth Historical Society for an exclusive, members-only event at the […]

  • Becoming Cape Cod: Creating a Seaside Resort

    Museums on the Green 55-65 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA, United States

    Becoming Cape Cod: Creating a Seaside Resort Jim O’Connell’s talk on “Becoming Cape Cod: The Creation of a Seaside Resort” is based on his book about the history of Cape Cod’s development as a vacation mecca. The presentation, which is illustrated with his collection of rare historic postcards, traces Cape Cod’s resort history from its […]

  • Falmouth Garden Club Holiday Market & Wreath Sale

    Museums on the Green 55-65 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA, United States

    Don't miss the FGC Wreath Sale & Holiday Market at Museums on the Green in the Hallet Barn. Dec 07, 2024, 8:30 AM – 2:00 PM The Museum's Gift Shop […]

  • Member’s & Volunteer’s Appreciation Night Holiday Party

    Museums on the Green 55-65 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA, United States

    Join us for a fun night in celebration of you - our members and volunteers! We will have a catered dinner from West Falmouth Market and drinks. Be sure to […]

  • The Very Unmerry Christmas Tour

    Museums on the Green 55-65 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA, United States

    The Very Unmerry Christmas Tour Monday, December 16th, 2024 at 3pm - SOLD OUT Merry Christmas? I do not think so! Join the Falmouth Historical Society’s Executive Director Rachel Lovett […]

  • A HOUSE RESTORED – The Tragedies and Triumphs of Saving a New England Colonial

    Museums on the Green 55-65 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA, United States

    A HOUSE RESTORED The Tragedies and Triumphs of Saving a New England Colonial Shop Class as Soulcraft meets A Place of My Own in this lyrical meditation of a woodworker steadfastly repairing a historic home. Old houses share their secrets only if they survive. Trading the corporate ladder for a stepladder, Lee McColgan commits to […]

  • Annual Members’ Meeting

    Museums on the Green 55-65 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA, United States

    Saturday, January 25th at 10:30am  followed by a coffee hour Looking towards Spring and what's ahead, as well as a review of last year! Election of Board of Directors - […]

  • “We Love the Wicks” campaign!

      This February, join us in celebrating our love for the historic Dr. Francis Wicks House with our "We Love the Wicks" campaign! As part of our ongoing Fix the Wicks initiative, we're raising awareness and […]

  • Made at the Museum: Magnificent Maritime

    Museums on the Green 55-65 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA, United States

    Update: *Feb 6th date is cancelled due to weather, make-up date TBD.* Join Mary Wilson from the Coalition for Children for a parent-child play & learn series that encourages hands-on play and discovery! In this 4-week series for children ages 3-6 years (siblings welcome), families will explore navigation, maps, ships, boats, sea life and more […]

  • If Our Walls Could Talk – Protect Our Past film

    Museums on the Green 55-65 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA, United States

    Discover the untold stories found within some of the Cape's historic homes and share your own home discoveries throughout the years. The historic houses lining the streetscape of Cape Cod have stood the test of time as they still stand strong. Their walls were built with tightly ringed durable hard woods plus blood, sweat and tears.  Embedded in them are clues […]

  • From Sea to Shining Sea: Katharine Lee Bates and the Story of America the Beautiful

    Museums on the Green 55-65 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA, United States

    You are cordially invited to the film premiere of From Sea to Shining Sea: Katharine Lee Bates and the Story of America the Beautiful This 37 minute film explores the remarkable life of poet, professor, and social reformer Katharine Lee Bates. Katharine Lee Bates (1859-1929), a Falmouth native, holds a cherished place in American history […]

  • Winter Walk: Remember My Name – Celebrating the Women of Falmouth

    Museums on the Green 55-65 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA, United States

    March 7th & 22nd, 3pm In honor of Women’s History Month, these walking tours delve into the less familiar history of Falmouth as we introduce you to a few of the notable women who made – and continue to make – their mark in Falmouth. Along the way, you will meet educators, abolitionists, suffragettes and […]

  • Waquoit Bay & The Vínland Mystery

    Museums on the Green 55-65 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA, United States

    Waquoit Bay & The Vínland Mystery For over 175 years researchers have attempted to unravel the information in two Icelandic Sagas, - the Greenlander's Saga and the Saga of Eric the Red, - with the goal of locating ‘Vínland’, an area on the North American Atlantic coast where grapes grew wild, winters were mild, and […]

  • Exclusive Behind-the-Scenes Tour for Members

    Museums on the Green 55-65 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA, United States

    SOLD OUT Exclusive Behind-the-Scenes Tour for Members Monday, April 14th | 2:00 PM Join us for a special members-only behind-the-scenes tour of the Museums on the Green! This exclusive experience will take you into spaces not normally open to the public, offering a closer look at some of our most treasured collections. What to Expect: […]

  • Hop into Spring at Falmouth Museums on the Green!

    Museums on the Green 55-65 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA, United States

    Hop into Spring at Falmouth Museums on the Green! School Vacation Week-- Thursday April 24th at 11am-- 55 Palmer Avenue Free and Open to the public thanks to the Ellis Family. Join us for a fun-filled spring celebration, featuring history, creativity, and a classic seasonal tradition—with a twist! Children will take a short guided tour […]

  • Nyes & Neighbors: A Walk through North Falmouth Village 

    Museums on the Green 55-65 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA, United States

    Nyes & Neighbors: A Walk through North Falmouth Village Saturday, May 17th, at 10am or 2pm - Please select your timed ticket. For centuries, each Falmouth village has been a world unto itself, developing its own distinct character and a fierce sense of neighborhood pride. Venture with us into the quaint village of North Falmouth, […]

  • Opening Day – Free Admission for 2025

    Museums on the Green 55-65 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA, United States

    Museums on the Green will be open to the public from June 6th – October 17th, 2025. We are excited to welcome you all back starting May 24th and to now […]

  • Tuesdays & Saturdays – Village Green Walking Tour (multiple dates)

    Museums on the Green 55-65 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA, United States

    Historical Walking Tours of the 2025 season The "Village Green Walking Tour" on Tuesdays & Saturdays, at 10:30am, leaving from the Hallett Barn Visitors Center (please arrive 15 minutes ahead of time). Village Green: Famous Residents, Falmouth Firsts, Favorite Spots Learn about several famous Falmouth citizens, see a house full of Falmouth Firsts, and visit […]

  • Mondays – Locust Street Walking Tour

    Museums on the Green 55-65 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA, United States

    Historical Walking Tours of the 2025 season The "Locust Street Walking Tour" on Mondays, at 10:30am, leaving from the Hallett Barn Visitors Center (please arrive 15 minutes ahead of time). Locust Street: Home to Many Mariners This walk focuses on the homes, adventures, and families of several whaling captains, along with the original settlement area […]

  • Slavery and Abolitionism on Cape Cod

    Museums on the Green 55-65 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA, United States

    Slavery and Abolitionism on Cape Cod, June 11, 2025 at 4pm From the era of the Puritans right through to the end of the Revolutionary War, Boston was a central […]

  • 26th Annual Katharine Lee Bates Poetry Fest

    Museums on the Green 55-65 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA, United States

    Museums on the Green of Falmouth Historical Society Presents 2025 KATHARINE LEE BATES POETRY FEST Write a poem! Win a prize! (Prizes include gift certificates) Entries must be received by […]

  • Cape Dreams – A Season with the Brewster Whitecaps – Author Talk

    Museums on the Green 55-65 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA, United States

    Cape Dreams - A Season with the Brewster Whitecaps - Author Talk July 7th at 4pm Every summer, the greatest college baseball players that come together on Cape Cod are after one thing: their dreams. The summer teams on the Cape are a pivotal step toward the Major Leagues, as professional hopefuls vie to showcase […]

  • Hydrangea Festival – Museum will be OPEN!

    Museums on the Green 55-65 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA, United States

    The Museums on the Green will welcome Hydrangea Festival visitors in the Museum for house tours, to view our exhibitions, and shop our Whaling Wives Gift Shop from 10-2 both […]

  • Fridays – Historical Walking Tours (rotating, multiple dates)

    Museums on the Green 55-65 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA, United States

    Historical Walking Tours of the 2025 season Fridays, at 10:30am, leaving from the Hallett Barn Visitors Center (please arrive 15 minutes ahead of time). Fridays – Rotating between Grave Undertakings, Scandals, and Women’s History. View our Historical Walking Tour page for more information. Please arrive by 10:15 am. Free. Registration required for Old Burying Ground […]

  • America 250 Symposium Cape & Islands in the Revolution

    Museums on the Green 55-65 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA, United States

      America 250 Symposium: Cape & Islands in the Revolution   Saturday, July 26, 2025, 1-5 pm  Join the Falmouth Museums on the Green and the Capt Joshua Gray–Jonathan Hatch […]

  • Animal House Tour – Children’s Event

    Museums on the Green 55-65 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA, United States

    Join us for a fun-filled summer celebration, featuring history and creativity! Children will take a guided tour of the historic c. 1790 Dr. Francis Wicks House, learning about how rooms were decorated in the past and what they reveal about the people who lived in them. Afterward, kids can get creative with a take home […]

  • From Sea to Shining Sea: A Summer Tribute to America the Beautiful

    Museums on the Green 55-65 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA, United States

    From Sea to Shining Sea: A Summer Tribute to America the Beautiful Join the Cape Cod Music Society at the Falmouth Historical Society for a moving evening of music that commemorates the spirit of Katharine […]

  • 25th Annual Heritage Award Celebration at Museums on the Green

    Museums on the Green 55-65 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA, United States

    Falmouth Historical Society’s 2025 Heritage Award Celebration Honoring Jim Lloyd Thursday, August 7th | 5:30–7:30 PM | Remarks at 6pm Falmouth Museums on the Green, 55 Palmer Ave Please join […]

  • A History of the Falmouth Road Race

    Museums on the Green 55-65 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA, United States

    Come hear bestselling author Paul Clerici on Thursday, August 14th, at 11 a.m., at the Falmouth Historical Society Museums in the Green, Cultural Center, 55 Palmer St., Falmouth, as he discusses his “A History of the Falmouth Road Race,” the first and only book entirely about the great Cape Cod race. In a new multimedia […]

  • August Adventures 2025 from Highland Street Foundation

    Museums on the Green 55-65 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA, United States

    Tours of the fabulous c.1790 Wicks House and Conant House galleries will be available 10am to 4pm along with a walking tour of the Village Green at 10:30am. We'll also […]

  • Houses of the Revolution: A Historic House Tour in Falmouth

    Museums on the Green 55-65 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA, United States

    Houses of the Revolution: A Historic House Tour in Falmouth Sunday, September 7th | 12:00–4:00 PM. Ticket pickup begins at 11am. Tickets are going fast! So be sure to get your […]

  • Old Burying Ground: Grave Undertakings – Cemetery Walking Tour

    Museums on the Green 55-65 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA, United States

    Historical Walking Tours of the 2025 season The Cemetery Walking Tour will be held on Friday 4pm, note the meeting location below -  Sept 26th Old Burying Ground:  Grave Undertakings* 4pm From the most respected minister to the lowliest outcast, everyone in Falmouth ended up here eventually. See their markers and hear their stories as […]

  • Falmouth’s Whaling Heritage

    Museums on the Green 55-65 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA, United States

    In the early 19th century, Falmouth remained a remote farming and fishing community. But then the growing New England whaling industry began to capture the imagination of Falmouth youth who […]

  • Bringing Homes Full Circle

    Museums on the Green 55-65 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA, United States

    Bringing Homes Full Circle Wednesday, October 8 | 4:00 PM Join us for Bringing Homes Full Circle, an engaging presentation that explores the inspiring journey of historic-home preservation and how revitalizing […]

  • Depot Ave Historical Walking Tour

    Museums on the Green 55-65 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA, United States

    Depot Ave Historical Walking Tour Friday, Oct 17th 10:30am. Please arrive at 10:15am in the Hallett Barn Visitor's Center. Falmouth’s seafaring past is well known, but there’s another side to the history of our town.  When the railroad arrived in 1871, Falmouth’s link to the world shifted from the sea to the rails.  Trains arrived […]

  • Pedal Through the Past: A Bike Tour with the Falmouth Historical Society

    Museums on the Green 55-65 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA, United States

    Pedal Through the Past: A Bike Tour with the Falmouth Historical Society October 17th, 11am Fall is in the air—the best time of year for a long bicycle ride!  If you love bicycling and history, please join us for a new historic bike tour around Falmouth on Friday, October 17th. Museum docent and tour guide […]

  • Sinners, Saints, and Silent Souls: A Special Halloween Burying Ground Walking Tour

    Museums on the Green 55-65 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA, United States

    Sinners, Saints, and Silent Souls: A Special Halloween Burying Ground Walking Tour  Saturday, October 18 at 3pm Saturday, October  25 at 3pm As Halloween approaches, spirits come out of the shadows, eager to have their stories told. Now is the perfect time to visit them on their home turf. Join us for an enhanced Halloween […]

  • Wicked at Wicks: A Children’s Halloween Celebration

    Museums on the Green 55-65 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA, United States

    Wicked at Wicks: A Children’s Halloween Celebration at the Falmouth Museums on the Green Friday, October 24th, 2025, 4-5:30pm - costume parade at 4:45pm Come down to the Falmouth Museums on the Green for a fun family Halloween event. The event will include trick-or-treating at several historic properties on our campus including the 1790 Dr. […]

  • A Curated Afternoon at Historic 98 Main Street (Members Only)

    Museums on the Green 55-65 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA, United States

    A Curated Afternoon at Historic 98 Main Street (Members Only) Monday October 27, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM Join the Falmouth Historical Society for an exclusive, members-only event at the […]

  • The Remarkable History of Penikese Island – SOLD OUT

    Museums on the Green 55-65 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA, United States

    The Remarkable History of Penikese Island Penikese Island, a 75-acre wildlife sanctuary at the southwest end of the Elizabeth Island chain, has played many roles throughout its rich history. Once […]

  • Someone’s in the Kitchen at the Museum – Thursdays (multiple dates)

    Museums on the Green 55-65 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA, United States

    A 4-part series with Mary Wilson, from The Coalition for Children, along with staff from the Museums on the Green, exploring museum objects related to cooking and life in the kitchen, followed by a craft and hands-on activity to take home. In each session, the families will explore a museum object that is related to […]

  • Falmouth Heights Historical Walking Tour – SOLD OUT

    Museums on the Green 55-65 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA, United States

    Falmouth Heights Always a summer place Falmouth Heights, the highest point of land along Vineyard Sound, has long been a beloved summer retreat. From the 1600s, when Awashonks, the Queen of the Sakonnet people, visited to enjoy the cool ocean breezes and the closeness to her people on Martha’s Vineyard, to the present day, where […]

  • Wreath Sale & Holiday Market at Museums on the Green

    Museums on the Green 55-65 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA, United States

      Don’t miss the Falmouth Garden Club Wreath Sale & Holiday Market at Museums on the Green in the Hallet Barn & Whaling Wives Gift Shop! Dec 6th 8:30am - […]

  • The Very Unmerry Christmas Tour

    Museums on the Green 55-65 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA, United States

    The Very Unmerry Christmas Tour SOLD OUT Tuesday, December 9th, 2025 at 3pm Merry Christmas? I do not think so! Join the Falmouth Historical Society’s Executive Director Rachel Lovett and […]

  • Christmas Around the World 2025 – Holiday Hits from Santa’s Sleigh

    Museums on the Green 55-65 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA, United States

    Christmas Around the World 2025 - Holiday Hits from Santa's Sleigh *SOLD OUT as of Dec 8th!* Sunday, December 21st 2025 - 4:00 PM This December, the Falmouth Historical Society […]

  • January with Jane: A Jane Austen Tea & Tour

    Museums on the Green 55-65 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA, United States

    January with Jane: A Jane Austen Tea & Tour Calling all lovers of Jane Austen, Bridgerton, and Patrick O’Brian novels! 2025 marked the 250th Anniversary of Jane Austen's birth back […]

  • 2026 Annual Members’ Meeting

    Museums on the Green 55-65 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA, United States

    2026 Annual Members' Meeting Saturday, January 24th at 10:30am  followed by a coffee hour Looking towards Spring and what's ahead, as well as a review of last year! Election of […]

  • Sailor’s Valentine Talk & Art Activity for Children

    Museums on the Green 55-65 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA, United States

    Sailor’s Valentine Talk & Art Activity for Children Saturday, February 7th at 10:30 AM Falmouth Museums on the Green Cultural Center Set sail on a creative adventure at Falmouth Museums […]

  • Winter Walk: From Falmouth with Love

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    Winter Walk: From Falmouth with Love UPDATE: We have cancelled this walk due to cold weather for this weekend. February 8th at 3pm Discover love stories connected to Falmouth’s romantic […]

  • Red, White & Blue in Falmouth Too!

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    Red, White & Blue in Falmouth Too! A Child's Adventure Through Local Stories & the Declaration of Independence. Come celebrate the 250 Anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of […]

  • Irish Women Telling Tales at Liam Maguire’s Irish Pub

    Irish Women Telling Tales Presented by Museums on the Green - Falmouth Historical Society Please join us for a festive luncheon celebrating both National Women’s Month and St. Patrick’s Day […]

  • Sixth Annual “Spring Is Here” Concert Series

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    Cape Cod Music Society and Falmouth Historical Society present the sixth annual “Spring Is Here” concert series. This year’s performances serve as a joint fundraiser supporting both organizations’ shared mission to promote […]

  • The Battle of Falmouth

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    The Battle of Falmouth—An important Revolutionary War encounter between the Colonial Militia and British Troops occurred in April of 1779 in our town of Falmouth, Massachusetts. Faced with imminent attack […]

  • Cape Cod & The Islands Whaling Symposium

    Museums on the Green 55-65 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA, United States

    Cape Cod & The Islands Whaling Symposium Saturday, March 28th, 1-5pm Join us for an afternoon exploring the history of whaling on Cape Cod and the Islands. Through expert lectures, […]

  • Bunny Scavenger Hunt

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    Bunny Scavenger Hunt Wednesday, April 22nd, 10:30am to 11:30am - School Vacation Week activity! A Falmouth Museum on the Green spring favorite, The Bunny Scavenger Hunt, returns! Eleanor and Reginald […]

  • GLOBALIZING THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION

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    GLOBALIZING THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION May 21, 2026, 4pm When we think of the American Revolution, we often picture a parochial drama: thirteen colonies squaring off against the British Crown in […]

  • Members Exhibition Opening

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    SAVE the DATE! Members Exhibition Opening: Resistance & Resilience: The Road From the American Revolution in Falmouth, Massachusetts 1778-1850 More coming soon...

  • 27th Annual Katharine Lee Bates Poetry Fest

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    Museums on the Green of Falmouth Historical Society Presents 2026 KATHARINE LEE BATES POETRY FEST   Write a poem! Win a prize! (Prizes include gift certificates) Entries must be received […]

  • Community Day for the 250th

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    SAVE the DATE! Community Day for the 250th - More details to come soon! Come celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence with Museums on […]

  • Inns and Taverns of Falmouth

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    Inns and Taverns of Falmouth Save the Date - more info coming soon! Sip and savor history! 🍎 Learn about Falmouth’s historic inns and taverns while enjoying a hard cider […]

  • Cape Cod and Islands in the Revolution

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    Cape Cod and Islands in the Revolution –A new illustrated book about the events of the Revolutionary War on Cape Cod and the Islands provides an overview of key events […]

  • Champagne for the Campaign Summer Benefit

    Champagne for the Campaign Summer Benefit SAVE the DATE! Friday July 25th, 5-8pm Join us for a Summer Benefit in support of the Fix the Wicks Campaign. Guests will enjoy […]

  • Protect Our Past film: If Our Walls Could Talk – Hidden Echoes

    Museums on the Green 55-65 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA, United States

      POP - Protect Our Past film: If Our Walls Could Talk - Hidden Echoes Thursday, August 27th at 4pm A feature documentary from Protect Our Past (POP) that explores […]

  • Houses of Falmouth Sea Captains: Historic Homes Tour

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    Houses of Falmouth Sea Captains: Historic Homes Tour SAVE the DATE! Sunday September 13th, 12 – 4pm Back by popular demand, our second annual Historic Homes Tour invites guests to […]

  • Private Members-Only Excursion to Penikese Island

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    Private Museums on the Green Members-Only Excursion to Penikese Island Discover one of New England’s most intriguing and rarely accessed destinations in an intimate, members-only experience crafted for discerning guests. […]

  • A Falmouth Letter to the Gold Rush

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    A Falmouth Letter to the Gold Rush—A detailed and poignant letter from the teenage son of Jabez Swift to his father at the California Gold Rush in summer 1849 reveals […]

  • Harmonies by Candlelight

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    Harmonies by Candlelight SAVE the DATE! Thursday December 10th, 5-8pm Experience an intimate evening at the Dr. Francis Wicks House during Harmonies by Candlelight. Guests will enjoy dinner and period-inspired music […]