The Society is located in the house originally built by Sylvanus B. Phinney, also founder of the Barnstable Patriot newspaper and still in existence today. The Society purchased this home as it’s permanent home from the Jones family of Barnstable. The property encompasses 2.75 acres and is located in close proximity to the Sturgis Library and Tales of Cape Cod, thus creating a campus like setting for the historical buildings within this area of the village.

Hours:Open mid-June to mid-October Wednesday - Saturday, 1pm-4pm Tuesday by appointment
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Mission: To chronicle the history of Barnstable and preserve and present that history for future generations.
Founded: July 20, 1939
Membership: Individual Membership $25 Family Membership – $50 Sponsor – $100 Patron – $300 Benefactor – $750 Leadership Circle – $1000
Barnstable Historical Society
3074 Main Street
Barnstable, Mass. 02630
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Phone: 508-362-2982
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