Beginning July 17, visitors will be able to access free narrated tours of the Old Fish Hatchery Trail. The free audio guide will introduce you to the buildings and grounds at the Nye Museum, show you historical photos, and help you enjoy the natural wonders of East Sandwich. Come see us at the Visitors Center for ... Read more
The Nye Museum is now offering tours for the Summer 2021 Season from Tuesday to Saturday 11AM – 4PM. This year, a special exhibit entitled, “The 17th Century World of Benjamin Nye & Katherine Tupper” will be on display in the Welcome Center. The exhibit explores early settlement life in East Sandwich, with a focus on ... Read more
The Nye Family of America Association hosts a reunion for its members every two years at the Nye Museum in East Sandwich, Massachusetts. This tradition dates back to 1903. The next Reunion will be held on September 18, 2021 and will be held online via Zoom. We hope you will join us for this very ... Read more
The Nye Museum will hold a very special Curiosity Sale Fundraiser on Saturday, October 9 from 8AM – 2PM. The event will be held at the East Sandwich Grange Hall, which is located at 91 Old County Road in East Sandwich. The sale includes only high-quality vintage items, Antiques, and Collectibles. Many of our curiosities ... Read more
A special webinar presentation by historian Mary Beth Norton, Mary Donlon Alger Professor Emerita, Cornell University. Professor Norton is the acclaimed author of In the Devil's Snare and more recently, 1774: The Long Year of Revolution. In this webinar, she will discuss the sinking of the ship William off Race Point in December 1773. A ... Read more
Quilting and Quilts were a necessary tradition in our antique homesteads. Keeping with this tradition, the Nye Museum, along with quilter, Ellie Held are offering 2 four-day SPRING QUILTING RETREATS at the East Sandwich Grange Hall, 91 Old County Road, East Sandwich, MA 02537 Join the fun with other friendly quilters in our large, bright ... Read more
Quilting and Quilts were a necessary tradition in our antique homesteads. Keeping with this tradition, the Nye Museum, along with quilter, Ellie Held are offering 2 four-day SPRING QUILTING RETREATS at the East Sandwich Grange Hall, 91 Old County Road, East Sandwich, MA 02537 Join the fun with other friendly quilters in our large, bright ... Read more
Our 2022 special exhibit explores the history of Cape Cod during the lead-up to the American Revolution. Curator Marguerite Donley will take us through her vision for the exhibit and a discussion of local heroes and events. This event is part of our museum offerings and is open to the public.
Special webinar hosted by Nye Museum curator Marguerite Donley. This event is designed for those of you who are unable to see our special exhibit in person this summer - or for anyone who wants to learn more about the American Revolution at the local level. Register via zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_fEB_wAeiSkWJxc8DYZJrew This event is FREE for ... Read more
Join us for our Autumn Gathering celebration, a family-friendly event that is returning after a 2-year hiatus. Come celebrate the changing season at the Nye Museum and enjoy free, fall-themed activities. There will be hearth cooking in the 1678 Benjamin Nye House, an outdoor artisan craft fair under a tent, historical reenactors providing tours, and ... Read more
Penelope Pelham Winslow was one of the most powerful women in Plymouth Colony's history. A member of the English gentry (her third-great-grandmother was Anne Boleyn's sister Mary), she was married to Plymouth Governor Josiah Winslow. Like most of her female contemporaries, however, she has largely been forgotten. Though she authored or is mentioned in few ... Read more
