1869 Schoolhouse Museum

1869 Schoolhouse Museum

The museum is housed in a former schoolhouse that grew from one room in 1869 to three school wings by 1909. The building was fully restored to its historic footprint in 2025. Each wing offers a different perspective on Eastham history.

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Vintage Schoolroom

A "hands on" museum complete with its original schoolmaster's desk, the schoolroom is furnished to replicate how it looked in earlier days. Children of all ages are encouraged to sit at desks, look at the books, dress in period costumes, and "play school". Historic world maps line the walls.

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Eastham History Wing

Our main museum tells the story of Eastham from its first people and Mayflower settlers to its maritime heritage and war veterans. A permanent exhibit on Henry Beston and The Outermost House marks that book's influence on the creation of the Cape Cod National Seashore. Changing exhibits celebrate local events and special aspects of town life.

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Community Connections & Genealogy

Our recently completed third wing offers insights into community life in Eastham including transportation, mail service, camp meetings, volunteer fireman, and other community groups. A Map Wall illustrates how the community has changed over the years. A hand-on shelf offers the opportunity to touch and explore various artifacts from our Archives. The new genealogy and research corner provides and variety of resources for those who want to delve into their own or area history.