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The Osterville Historical Museum is the home of the Crosby Boats. We are open seasonally from late M Home of the Crosby boats. Tour the 1855 Herbert F.
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The Crosbys are America's oldest wooden boat building family. Crosby Boat Shop, our Wianno Senior, and more. The 1820 Captain Parker House and the 1720 Cammett House feature art, antiques and special exhibits, and gardens by the Osterville Garden Club. Open June - September, Thursday - Saturday, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. and year-round by appointment. Osterville Farmers' Market every Friday in-season.


09/13/2023
My next Office Hours are Thursday, 9/21/23 at the Osterville Library from 3 to 5pm. I hold office hours on the days the Town Council meets.

09/13/2023
š£Calling All Barnstable Residents 55+
Don't miss out on the 2nd Annual Town of Barnstable 55+ Community Safety Day!š
Thursday, September 28, 2023 from 10am-4pm at the Barnstable Adult Community Center.
We look forward to seeing you there! š

09/09/2023
The rigging team blending in on Red Shirt Friday

09/05/2023
Perfect end to a great Labor Day Weekend. Hope you were on the water to enjoy it!

08/24/2023
Southport Sunset Cruise

08/24/2023

08/17/2023
A few more imagesā¦Beautiful day for the show! Open until 3 p.m. Join us and find your treasures!

08/17/2023
In Osterville for the Antique market at the museum. Not sure what the rain will bring tomorrow so if you are in the area today and need your weekend flowers, I am in my usual farmers market spot 9:30-3

08/17/2023
Today is the day! Vintage & Antiques Market opens at 9 a.m. Here until 3 p.m. The Quiche Cart and The Pineapple Caper Cafe and Catering are here all day! Grab breakfast or lunch and enjoy the market! Plenty of parkingāenter on Patker Road.

08/02/2023

07/23/2023
Art@theMuseum happening now!

07/23/2023
Caught Adobo in Reverse Warrior this morning practicing for class.
We still have a few spots available last minute this morning. Just stretch over to our website and grab a spot!

07/23/2023
Catch artist Jim Freeheart with his most recent paintings on Sunday at Art@The Museum!
07/23/2023
The Osterville Historical Museum is the home of the Crosby Boats. We are open seasonally from late May to mid-September. Private events, weddings, and group tours year-round.

07/22/2023
One day away! Art@The Museum from 4 to 6 p.m. on Sunday! Featured here: artist Joan Twining.

07/18/2023
Artist Betsy Payne Cook's "Morning Ripples." Catch her at Art@The Museum on Sunday from 4 to 6 p.m.

07/18/2023
Artist Christine Frisbee will be on-hand at Art Museum this Sunday from 4 to 6 p.m.

05/26/2023
Cape Cod's farmers' market season is starting up! Buy local, fresh produce and support our local food system. Many accept SNAP/ HIP, download your calendar from Buy Fresh Buy Local Cape Cod at https://www.buyfreshbuylocalcapecod.org/farmers-markets/

05/23/2023
šŖSince 1932, Carl F. and Ethel Riedell have provided top-tier workmanship, quality products, and exceptional customer service for their family plumbing business in Osterville, MA.
Now in its second and third generations, Riedell's continues to offer reliable plumbing, heating, air conditioning, and filtration services with a customer-first philosophy. Times and technology may have changed, but our commitment to excellence remains the same. šŖ

04/18/2023

04/04/2023
Mindful Goat Yoga of Cape Cod is a mindful movement and stretching yoga class for all fitness levels and goat enthusiasts! There is no pressure in this beginner class suitable for ages 9-99 years.

02/05/2023
Join us! Architectural historian John Tschirch will share his work on the preservation and interpretation of cultural landscapes in Newport, RI at the Trustees Public Gardens Lecture on Monday, March 6 at 10am! Join us (either in person at the French Library in Boston, or virtually) as John explores the many art forms that shape the green spaces of Newport - from the city's Gilded Age gardens by renowned designers to public parks and scenic vistas mythologized by artists and writers.
While this richly illustrated lecture is free we request that you register in advance. Please visit https://thetrustees.org/gardens-revitalized/ for registration information. Hope to see you there!

01/15/2023

01/15/2023
The 1800's era Wianno Post Office moved from Cotuit back to Osterville where it will become part of the Osterville Historical Museums display.

12/14/2022
Tis the season of giving ⨠We will be taking donations from now until January 1st!āØāØCape Kid Meals is dedicated to providing meals to children who otherwise go with little or no food on the weekends during the school year. Cape Kid Meals is a recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization raising awareness of Cape Cod families facing hunger and helping provide food for the school-aged children of these families on weekends when access to school breakfast/lunch programs are not available.āØāØAVE Mortgage will be collecting food that is shelf stable, easy to open and prepare regardless of the childrenās living situation as well as gift cards (any amount counts) to grocery stores (Amazon, BJās Wholesale Club, etc.) to donate to Cape Kid Meals.
Most common items needed:
*Individual packaging preferred
Fruit snacks
Granola bars
Apple sauce
Mac and cheese
Pudding
Oatmeal
Pirates b***y
Drop off at our in-store location or mail to AVE Mortgage at 835 Main Street, Suite 1A, Osterville MA 02655.āØ
Please donāt hesitate to reach out with any questions.
Call/text 508-380-2910
Email: [email protected]
We are so excited to support and work with Cape Kid Meals!
Thank you for your love and generosity! ā¤ļø
12/10/2022
Donāt miss the final day of Festival of Trees from 10-2 tomorrow (Saturday)! Silent auction ends at 2 pm⦠and a selection of our farmers market vendors will be there as well!

12/10/2022
Osterville Historical Museum shared a post on Instagram: "Donāt miss the final day of Festival of Trees from 10-2 tomorrow (Saturday)! Silent auction ends at 2 pm⦠and a selection of our farmers market vendors will be there as well! ...

12/09/2022
Make time in your day to enjoy this wonderful event at Osterville Historic Museum today and tomorrow!

12/09/2022
I am at Osterville Historical Society today 10-4 āBe Merry Pop Upā Come by for a visit!

12/09/2022
Festival of Trees and so much more! Check out the trees in the boat shops and our vendors in our heated tent! Open until 4 p.m. today!
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Osterville Village Library, 43 Wianno Avenue in Osterville
In Person & on Zoom on Friday, April 15th at 1:00 PM
*Registration is required*
Call 508-428-5757 to attend in person
Saturday March 19th at 2:00 PM
St. Peter's Episcopal Church
421 Wianno Avenue, Osterville, Massachusetts
Come hear Bridget William, soporano, and Miaso Koyams, pianist and join in with well-known Irish songs!
Free-will donation will benefit the International Rescue Committee, providing much needed support for Ukrainians who are fleeing their country in the midst of the Russian invasion.
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āMother of the American Valentine,ā with many citing her small card factory as the start of a multi-million-dollar industry. Beginning in 2001, the Greeting Card Association has annually given the āEsther Howland Award for a Greeting Card Visionaryā and they estimate that 200 million valentines are sent each year in the United States.
Grab the band!
Invite Grandma too!
Columbus Day weekend Sunday class still has spots available!!!
10am at Osterville Historical Museum
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Class is full this morning but we have some spots for tomorrow,Sunday 10am. Reserve your spot.
Come play!