FAQs

How do I get a permit for renovations? What paint colors may I use on my house?
Please contact the Old King’s Highway Historic District Committee.

Can I stop by the office?
If you have a simple question, want to purchase a book, need a trail map, or just want to say hi, sure! For research, please call ahead for an appointment. See our research page for more information.

Do you repair shoes at the Cobbler Shop?
No, our sign is a reproduction for our historic building. Please call or visit Bass River Shoe Repair.

Do you own the Baxter Grist Mill or Judah Baker Windmill?
No, these are maintained by the Town of Yarmouth Parks Department.

Where can I find out about the 1988 robbery I saw on the Netflix documentary about the Gardner heist?
Click here to read The Register article about the robbery at the time it happened.

Do you have a gift shop?
We sell some of our publications and postcards at the Gorham Cobbler Shop and the Bangs Hallet House. Purchases support our education program.

Who owns the Nature Trails?
We do! The land was given to HSOY by the Perera family for preservation and the use of the community. We maintain the trails and signage. Contributions (or volunteers) for upkeep are always welcome.

How can I get a Schooner Plaque for my historic home?
Please review these guidelines from the National Register of Historic Places or the Massachusetts Historical Commission. You may also contact our office at 508-362-3021 or info@hsoy.org