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Located on Parallel St, this museum is housed in the original Pine Grove Seminary built in 1844. The museum features historical displays, including one chronicling the local cranberry industry. Exhibits include maritime and textile displays, C.D. Cahoon paintings and sketches, manuscript collections, antique tools, housewares and toys.

Research facilities are on the grounds.

Open Wednesday - Saturday 1pm-4pm from Memorial Day through Columbus Day. Closed July 4.

Location: 80 Parallel St., Harwich Massachusetts 02645 Telephone 508-432-8089

Other History nearby:
(Brockton) Brockton Historical Society Museums
(Harwich) Brooks Academy Museum
(Plymouth) Burial Hill
(Centerville) Centerville Historical Society Museum
(Chatham) Chatham Railroad Museum
(Plymouth) Church of the Pilgrimage

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