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HISTORIC CAPE COD

Historic Cape Cod (HCC) endeavors to be a cornerstone for preservation and advocacy, championing the intrinsic value and historical significance of Cape Cod. This includes the Cape's globally acclaimed architecture, picturesque waterfronts, breathtaking landscapes, numerous collections, and cultural traditions. Central to HCC's mission is cultivating a vibrant community spirit, engaging individuals of all ages to actively contribute to the safeguarding and storytelling of Cape Cod's rich and diverse history.

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Hyannis Armory - Barnstable

The Hyannis Armory at 225 South Street was constructed by Walter Gaffney Associates in 1958 for the Massachusetts National Guard. Just two years later, it gained nationa…

Electrified House - Barnstable

In 1924, a group of local investors set out to build a year-round residential neighborhood on the former site of the George Lewis Farm on Winter Street in Hyannis. Fre…

Cape Playhouse & Cinema - Dennis

In 1926, artist Raymond Moore and director Harold Winston leased the Barnstormers Theatre in Provincetown for ten weeks. Here they premiered the Winston-Moore Players, a…

Barefoot Trader - Yarmouth

We can’t get enough of the Cape’s midcentury roadside attractions.  One of the most revered was The Barefoot Trader, a gift shop located on Route 28 in West Yarmouth. Co…

Great Island Plaza - Yarmouth

The Great Island Shopping Plaza on Route 28 in West Yarmouth has long been the village’s de facto mascot, appearing on many postcards and souvenirs. The oldest structu…

Cape Cod's Oldest Restaurants

We’re in search of Cape Cod’s oldest restaurants. This list focuses on eateries that have been in operation for more than 50 years. (before 1972)  Let us know if we miss…

Scargo Tower - Dennis

Scargo Hill and Scargo Lake in Dennis are said to be named for a princess of the Nobscusset tribe, who was gifted four small fish by her beloved before he left for battl…

Lighthouses of Cape Cod

Wings Neck Lighthouse 1 Lighthouse Ln, Pocasset, MA 02559 Built in: 1849 | Bourne Nobska Light 233 Nobska Rd, Falmouth, MA 02543 Built in: 1829 | Woods Hole Sandy Neck L…