Barnstable Historical Society - Phinney Jones House

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3087 Main St

Barnstable, MA 02630

+1 (508) 362-2982

http://barnstablehistoricalsociety.org

The Barnstable Historical Society (BHS), founded in 1939 during the 300th anniversary of Barnstable, Massachusetts, is dedicated to preserving the town's rich cultural heritage and maritime history. Through the collection, preservation, and exhibition of artifacts and documents, BHS aims to promote historical research and education within the community.

BHS operates multiple historic sites, including the Phinney-Jones House Museum, the Blair Memorial Garden, the Old Jail, and the Blacksmith's Shop. The society also hosts various events and welcomes volunteers who are passionate about preservation, research, and education to join their efforts in keeping Barnstable's history alive.

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5.01 reviews

Melinda M.

6/21/2015

This place was a great find. We were looking for the Barnstable House because they say it's haunted. But then we found this interesting place. The lady that gave us the tour, Betsy, was awesome!...

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