Top 5 Places to Visit in Eastham (Ones that you always meant to, but haven't)
#5. Cove Burying Ground. This is the site of the original Congregational Church in Nauset(later named Eastham). Buried there are several of the Mayflower passengers; Lt. Joesph Rogers, Constance Hopkins and Giles Hopkins. How times have changed!
#4. Sunrise/Sunset at Fort Hill Rural Historical District. Riddled with walking paths that take you through some of the loveliest marshes before taking you to the shore, Fort Hill is a quiet out of the way area that is not to be missed.
#3. The 1869 Schoolhouse Museum. A one room schoolhouse that was in service until 1936 now a museum with “hands on” desk and books of the era to look over the Schoolhouse hosts many facets of the daily town life.
#2. Eastham Windmill. The oldest and last working grismill on Cape Cod, the Eastham Windmill was built Plymouth in 1680. It was moved to Truro. Lovely restored and maintained it’s only open from July – August.
#1. Salt Pond Visitor Center.
Museum, movies, hiking trails, biking trails, spectacular sights, great parking! The list goes on and on. There is so much to do and see! Make sure that you stop by and visit this great center of information about Cape Cod and it’s natural beauty.
Top 5 Places to Visit in Eastham (Ones that you always meant to, but haven’t)
#5. Cove Burying Ground. This is the site of the original Congregational Church in Nauset(later named Eastham). Buried there are several of the Mayflower passengers; Lt. Joesph Rogers, Constance Hopkins and Giles Hopkins. How times have changed!
#4. Sunrise/Sunset at Fort Hill Rural Historical District. Riddled with walking paths that take you through some of the loveliest marshes before taking you to the shore, Fort Hill is a quiet out of the way area that is not to be missed.
#3. The 1869 Schoolhouse Museum. A one room schoolhouse that was in service until 1936 now a museum with “hands on” desk and books of the era to look over the Schoolhouse hosts many facets of the daily town life.
#2. Eastham Windmill. The oldest and last working grismill on Cape Cod, the Eastham Windmill was built Plymouth in 1680. It was moved to Truro. Lovely restored and maintained it’s only open from July – August.
#1. Salt Pond Visitor Center.
Museum, movies, hiking trails, biking trails, spectacular sights, great parking! The list goes on and on. There is so much to do and see! Make sure that you stop by and visit this great center of information about Cape Cod and it’s natural beauty.
2013 Outer Cape Holiday Events
With so many things to do around the Outer Cape, the coming Holidays adds even more family fun. From bake and craft sales to the Annual Lighting of the trees, here’s some highlights of the events. Enjoy and Happy Holidays!
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Lighting of the Provincetown Monument
November 27, 2013 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
The annual lighting of the Pilgrim Monument, which celebrates the Pilgrim’s First Landing in America at Provincetown.
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Annual Lighting of the Lobster Pot Tree
November 30, 2013 5:30pm
The annual lighting of the Lobster Pot Tree, come celebrate what it mean to be a fisherman in a wonderful coastal town.
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Model Trains Holiday Open House
November 30 and December 7, 14, 21 and 28 (Saturdays) 1:00pm – 4:00pm Beginning its 25th year, the Nauset Model Railroad Club is excited to welcome visitors to its holiday Open House events. Come see the model trains dashing through 2,000 square feet of urban and mountain scenery on five different scale layouts. There’s fun for the whole family! The club is located in the rear lower level of Hilltop Plaza, 180 Route 6A in Orleans. Admission is FREE.
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A Seaside Christmas in Orleans
November 30, 2013 Orleans Yacht Club 8am-10am: Pancake Breakfast with Mrs. Claus Breakfast spread by the Hole-In-One Restaurant, $7 adults, $5 kids 10am-Noon: Santa Arrives By Boat Santa will travel from the OYC down the street to Snow’s Home & Garden, where he will visit with children.
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1st Annual Santa Stampede 5K Run/Walk
December 7, 2013 Race starts: 11:00am at Joe’s Beach Road Bar & Grill, Orleans
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After race party celebration and Award Ceremony held at Joe’s Beach Road Bar and Grille at The Barley Neck Inn! There will be prizes for 1st, 2nd, & 3rd for fastest Santa’s, Mrs. Claus’, Mini Claus and most creative Holiday Costumes! Enjoy festive holiday music, hot chocolate, milk & cookies and more surprises featured as a part of the route. Meet Mrs. Claus at our Milk and Cookie Stop!
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Chatham Historic Inn Tour
December 15, 2013 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Chatham’s most beautiful historic inns are all decorated for the holidays and they are opening their doors for public tours!
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Eastham Holiday Festival
December 7, 2013 10:00am – 1:00pm
Sponsored by the Gift Barn & the Eastham Chamber of Commerce, this free event draws hundreds of children every year to help kick off the holiday season. This festive day includes a visit with Santa at the Gift Barn 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Tell him about your Christmas list and get some free goodies! Then ride the free trolley to the Orleans-Eastham Elks Lodge to create holiday crafts, get your face painted, and enjoy entertainment. Refreshments, gifts, and more. To brighten the spirits of those less fortunate, we ask of those who wish to help, to bring a new unwrapped toy of any value to the Elks Lodge.
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Holiday Bazaar
December 14th & 15th, 2013 10:00am Wellfleet Preservation Hall
Upstairs at the Hall, there will be lots of great gifts and baked goods, made by local artists, are on sale. Don’t miss your chance to pick up something unique for a special person in your life or even for yourself.
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