Exploring, preserving, and sharing our rich heritage so it isn't lost forever.
Announcements:
A history of Yarmouth’s numerous windmills are featured in our latest blog post.
Tour Yarmouth’s Quaker Village on foot with historian and guide Bob Kelley on June 28. See our events page for details.
The Captain Bangs Hallet House Museum will remain closed this coming season. Learn why and take a virtual tour.
HSOY’s 2025 Annual Appeal has launched! Your support ensures we can offer relevant, historical, and community programs and preserve our properties for future generations. Learn more and donate here.
Bangs Hallet House Museum
Explore the only sea captain’s home open to the public and learn how the family
lived and entertained in the Victorian era.
Archives and research
Our archives office and library has public wifi,
a copy machine, scanner and air printer,
so be sure to bring your laptop.
Coming Events
Check our events page or follow
our Facebook page for daily posts.
KELLEY CHAPEL/WEDDINGS
Historic and unpretentious, this non-denominational chapel in a secluded meadow offers a unique setting for a memorable Cape wedding or other event.
Membership
Our Members are our most valuable asset.
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Preserve, Promote & Present Yarmouth’s history
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Your generosity allows us to continue our mission to preserve and promote Yarmouth’s history.
Please help us today.
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The Historical Society of Old Yarmouth (HSOY) was founded in 1953
with a commitment to discover, preserve, and celebrate the history of this place and all of its people
and to keep it from being discarded, misplaced, forgotten or lost forever.