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CHATHAM

HISTORIC

Celebrating Our Town's Past

Chatham is a town steeped in history, home to wonderful museums, hidden architectural gems, natural history, and the locations of significant Native American settlements. Historic Chatham is a cooperative effort among Chatham's many museums and organizations focused on local heritage and history.

Join us in June 2026 for Chatham History Month

Chatham History Month - June 2026

Sponsored by Historic Chatham, this annual event aims to engage residents and visitors in the town's rich history and unique heritage. Join us for a full month of special events at Chatham's many historic sites, museums and organizations.​

May 28

11 am

Nickerson Family Association:
The Dig & Caleb Nickerson House

Location: Eldredge Public Library
564 Main St

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All month

Hours vary - see website

Marconi-RCA Wireless Museum
Open for the Season

Location: 831 Orleans Rd
(Rt. 28)

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All month (Tue-Sat)

10 am - 4 pm

New Seasonal Exhibits
at the Atwood

Location: Atwood Museum
347 Stage Harbor Rd

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June 3

1 - 3 pm

Chatham Lighthouse Tours

Location: Chatham Light
37 Main St

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June 9

5 pm

Chatham & 100 Years in the
Cape Cod Baseball League

Location: Atwood Museum Mural Barn
347 Stage Harbor Rd

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June 9

10 am - 4 pm

Chatham Railroad Museum
Opening Day

Location: 153 Depot St

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June 10

10 am - 1 pm

Caleb Nickerson House
Opens for the Season

Location: 1107 Orleans Rd
(Rt. 28)

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June 10

1 - 3 pm

Chatham Lighthouse Tours

Location: Chatham Light
37 Main St

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June 13

1 - 4 pm

Color Your Own Engine

Location: Chatham Railroad Museum
153 Depot St

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June 17

1 - 3 pm

Chatham Lighthouse Tours

Location: Chatham Light
37 Main St

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June 20

10 am - 1 PM

History Month Trolley Tour

Starting point: Chatham Railroad Musuem
(153 Depot St)

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June 20

10 am - 3 pm

Historic Godfrey Mill Grinding Corn

Location: Chase Park - off Shattuck Place

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June 20

10 am - 4 pm

The 3-5-0 Girls - Women's Military History in Chatham

Location: Marconi/RCA Wireless Museum
847 Orleans Rd

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June 20

10:30 am - 3 pm

Chatham History Day
at the Nickerson Family Association

Location: NFA Grounds
1107 Orleans Rd (Rt. 28)

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June 21

10 am - 3 pm

Historic Godfrey Mill Grinding Corn

Location: Chase Park - off Shattuck Place

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June 24

1 - 3 pm

Chatham Lighthouse Tours

Location: Chatham Light
37 Main St

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June 24

1 - 2 pm

Cape Cod History: 12 Stories
For 12 Generations

Location: Eldredge Public Library
564 Main St

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June 25

5 pm

Marcellus Eldredge:
Catalyst for the Chatham We Know

Location: Eldredge Public Library
564 Main St

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June 26 - 27

10 am - 4 pm

Model Trains Running

Chatham Railroad Museum
153 Depot St

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Photo Gallery from Chatham History Month 2025

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