Spring 2024
Dear Friends,
This spring, we’re thrilled to offer complimentary free general museum tours for the entirety of 2024 season, thanks to the Highland Street Foundation’s generosity. In lieu of our traditional free tours for members, they will now have exclusive behind-the-scenes tours into the museum’s hidden treasures.
An exciting initiative on the horizon is our “Nautical Narratives” project. Collaborating with esteemed researchers like Dr. Caroline Ummenhofer and Dr. Timothy D. Walker, we’ll analyze weather patterns for climate change using our collection of 40 whaling logs. Local students will work alongside experts to explore Falmouth’s maritime history in depth.
Additionally, our new “Forgotten People Project” aims to shed light on marginalized groups overlooked by history. Through meticulous research and storytelling, we’ll offer inclusive experiences like walking tours of the almshouse cemetery and a searchable database cataloguing their stories, fostering a deeper understanding of our shared heritage.
Through partnerships with the Falmouth Children’s Coalition, Cape Abilities, and the Falmouth Public Schools, we continue to offer a vibrant selection of free programs, ensuring that the wonders of history are accessible to everyone, regardless of background or circumstance.
Furthermore, we’re embarking on restoring the Dr. Francis Wicks House, providing climate control, new exhibition spaces, and year-round access. This includes unveiling a new servant life tour that shares the stories of the home’s diverse occupants over 151 years, including live-in African American and Wampanoag servants.
As we strive to be a more dynamic and inclusive institution, we’re investing in a professional staff member dedicated to collections management and educational outreach. Your generous contribution will not only support these innovative projects but also ensure that the Falmouth Historical Society remains a beacon of inspiration and education for generations to come.
Donate online or for more information on our upcoming programs visit our Calendar.
Thank you,
Rachel Lovett Michael Kasparian
Executive Director President, Board of Trustees
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Checks can be made out to:
Falmouth Historical Society
PO Box 174
Falmouth, MA 02540