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Chatham is full of all types of historic and scenic attractions.

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An opportunity for everyone in town to become aware of Chatham’s history organizations, and our town’s historic riches.

History Weekend Special Events

During History Weekend, some Historic Chatham museums and history centers will be open (at different times and days).
See the Historic Chatham Map page for the locations of the Historic Chatham museums and history centers.
Atwood Museum The Atwood Museum will be open for exhibit viewing on Friday & Saturay of History Weekend from 10am - 4pm. Half-price admission for non-members.
Marconi-RCA Wireless Museum The Marconi-RCA Wireless Museum will be open Friday & Saturday of History Weekend from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm, and Sunday 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm, featuring the "Chatham Navy Radio 1942-1945" exhibit.
Watch the live Ship-to-Shore Radio Demo Sunday at 2:00 pm.
On Saturday (6/18), Marconi-RCA Wireless Museum hosts Dick Kraycir for the inaugural signing of his new book "Marconi/RCA Wireless Museum – Ocean Waves and Radio Waves." Please call Museum for time.
Reduced admission for History Weekend: $5 admission for adults and seniors.
Benjamin Godfrey / Chatham Windmill The Benjamin Godfrey / Chatham Windmill will be open for History Weekend on Saturday, June 18th, from 11 AM to 2 PM. The sails will be up and the mill will be grinding corn (weather permitting).
Enjoy a great area for children and picnics.
Eldredge Public Library The Library will follow its regular schedule during History Weekend: open 10 AM to 5 PM Friday & Saturday. A special History Weekend lecture will occur on June 16th at 5pm (see above).
Caleb Nickerson Homestead The Caleb Nickerson Homestead will be open on Saturday June 18 from 10 AM to 4 PM for self-guided tours.
Lectures will occcur at 11AM (c1695 timber-frame barn), 12PM (excavating the c1664 William & Anne Nickerson homestead) and 1PM (colonial beekeeping). Please see Nickerson Association website for detailed lecture information.
Chatham Lighthouse On Saturday and Sunday of History Weekend, the Coast Guard Auxiliary will conduct tours on the grounds of the Chatham Lighthouse from 1 PM to 3 PM. (The Chatham Lighthouse tower remains closed).
Chatham Railroad Museum The Railroad Museum and the restored historic caboose will be open on History Weekend on Friday and Saturday 10:00 am – 4:00 pm, and Sunday 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm.
Mayo House The Historic Mayo House (Chatham Conservation Foundation) will be open for tours on Saturday and Sunday 10:00 am – 4:00 pm. On Saturday (6/18) at 11:00 am and 1:00 pm, join the CCF for a Meadow Talk about the Mini-Meadow on Main.
Monomoy National Wildlife Refuge On History Weekend Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, The Monomoy National Wildlife Refuge Morris Island Loop trails will be open dawn to dusk for self-guided walks. The Friends of Monomoy NWR visitor kiosk is open daily 10:00 am – 4:00 pm.
Chatham Walks There will be a special free “Walking Tour” on Saturday, June 13th, at 10 AM, starting at the Chatham Community Center. See details below.
Note: Admission Special admission prices during History Weekend at The Atwood Museum, and The Marconi-RCA Wireless Museum (see below). For the other Historic Chatham locations, admission is always free. Donations are welcome at many of the locations.