Josiah Dennish House was built in 1736 for Rev. Josiah Dennis who was a minister of the East Yarmouth Parish for 38 years. Here in this 2 and half storey building shaped in a saltbox style, with wooden frames and construction, showcases artifacts of Josiah. There is a children's room, an exhibit room showcasing spinning and weaving, lush gardens and a maritime wing. There is also a school on the grounds as education was considered pivotal by the residents of Dennis. And with this objective, 12 small schoolhouses were constructed, with specific academic months set for junior and senior school students.
Chase Park is located in the heart of Chatham. This green space is a great recreational spot and plays host to several cultural and community activities. It is the venue for the annual Festival of the Arts, an arts and crafts event that features on summer itineraries of locals as well as visitors to Cape Cod. The historic Godfrey Windmill is the highlight of this park’s landscape.
Theater lovers must visit Wellfleet Harbor Actors’ Theater (WHAT). The aim of WHAT is to conserve the skills of acting on stage for the sake of education and also to entertain people. They also want to present expert-quality theater to spectators, which is something people hardly find in the area. This small theater group, earlier known as Outermost Cape Performance Company, has traveled a lot in time and finally come to be known as WHAT in 1985. They have won innumerable accolades and many awards for their outstanding stage shows. If you plan to be there, don’t forget to check the dates and the deals on offer on their website.
Old Harbor Life-Saving Museum is an ode to a historic rescue station which helped save the lives of over 100,000 people during disastrous times. Volunteers called surf-men were enlisted to light a fire as soon as they spotted a ship which seemed to be lost at sea. They would send small boats out into the sea for the rescue operation, or tie a line and pull each crew member to the shore. In the present day, the museum staff re-enact the rescue operation to the delight of visitors.
Payomet Performing Arts Center is an art center that dabbles in diverse creative avenues. With each passing year, the activities and events held here simply double up and so does the fun. Theater, film, music, cultural events, art festivals, workshops and the list is endless. There is never a single dull moment here and Payomet is always buzzing with action. And, it goes beyond the set standards of entertainment and provides education to children as well, it has separate workshops and classes for kids. Watch a show at the Payomet Performing Arts Center and be a part of this art revolution!