Sites of Interest

EAST END MEETING HOUSE This meeting house dates from the late 1700s. In the 1980s, the East End Congregational Religious Society gifted the meeting house to the Falmouth Jewish Congregation who refurbished and transformed it into their synagogue. FALMOUTH CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH This historic church in the town center houses a bell cast by none other than Paul Revere, which reads, “The living to the church I call and to the grave I summon all.” FALMOUTH MUSEUMS ON THE GREEN Dedicated to preserving Falmouth’s past and making it accessible to the public through museums, walking tours, trolley tours, gallery talks and other activities. HIGHFIELD HALL & GARDENS This restored 1878 summer home of the Beebe family of Boston is a “must see” for Cape Cod visitors. Now a cultural center offering concerts, festivals, art exhibits, culinary classes, educational and family programs. The public is welcome to walk the trails in the surrounding 300 acre woodland. NOBSKA LIGHTHOUSE Gaze at Falmouth’s most famous site, a skyward stretching beacon that has guided mariners to safety since 1829. The keeper’s house is being transformed into a maritime museum.

NORTH FALMOUTH CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH When this church was founded in 1832, 22 of the original 40 members had the last name of Nye. It is a quaint and well-kept relic of Falmouth’s past. OLD BURIAL GROUND Jonathan Hatch was one of the first inhabitants of the town of Falmouth more than 300 years ago. His remains lie with others among early residents of the town in the Old Burying Ground off Mill Road. QUAKER MEETING HOUSE The Quakers, who fled religious persecution in neighboring towns, moved to West Falmouth in 1660. They later built this simple shelter and burying ground. FALMOUTH VILLAGE GREEN Stroll along the village’s central emerald triangle, which evokes quintessential New England charm. WEST FALMOUTH LIBRARY This lovely library opened in 1879 with only 50 books and now boasts over 9,000 volumes. It offers many community programs, summer movies, music discussions and the famous holiday house tour. WOODS HOLE HISTORICAL MUSEUM Enjoy a fascinating glimpse into the rich history of Woods Hole, including museums, galleries, talks and Woods Hole walking tours in the summer months.

NADINE KRASNOW