The Schoolhouse
Restoration Project
Eastham History will come alive as we restore our Schoolhouse Museum to its full historical look.
Our Vision
Our vision is to create a place where Eastham History Comes to life for residents and visitors alike – and the Schoolhouse Restoration Project is a major step in working to realize that vision. The restoration will allow us to more fully focus interactive displays and programs on the faces, places, and voices that make Eastham unique.
More specifically, the project focuses on:
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Construction of the wing, restoring the schoolhouse to its full historical look
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Creating room for exhibiting donated material that tells the stories which "bring history to life"
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Providing the means to update the museum's interaction with visitors via hands-on experiences and technology
Ongoing fundraising efforts have begun to help bring the restoration to life. If you'd like to help, please consider making a contribution to our fundraising campaign.
Plans for the Restored Wing
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Your contribution to our fundraising campaign helps make the Restoration Project possible.
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Our Timeline
The Latest - October 1st, 2024
Our "Shovel in the Ground" Ceremony kicked off our restoration project of the Schoolhouse Museum.
Late May 2024
Voter's at Eastham's Town Meeting approved the CPA funding recommended by the Community Preservation Committee and endorsed by the Select Board and Finance Committee for the construction of the new wing at the Schoolhouse.
May 4th, 2024
The CPC Historic Fund Grant from the Town of Eastham presented at the town meeting.
News Release
RESTORATION OF EASTHAM SCHOOLHOUSE MUSEUM WILL BRING AREA HISTORY TO LIFE
An iconic Eastham landmark is being restored to its original historic footprint to bring Eastham stories to life. On October 1, 2024, the Eastham Historical Society broke ground to restore the third wing of its Schoolhouse Museum and to update the museum’s interaction with visitors in telling Eastham’s stories.
Read our full Groundbreaking News Release here