Wellfleet Historical Society - 2011 Programs and EventsA schedule of events can also be viewed on our handy Event
Calendar page.
SECOND EVENT!
Wellfleet Historical Society Appraisal Event
Thursday, August 27th from 1 to 4 PM
Get
the opinion of experts: Rick Jacobson and Antonette Berger, co-owners
of Billingsgate Art & Antiques, and Michael Parlante, art and
antique collector.
Cost: $10 for up to three items for appraisal
Location: Billingsgate Art & Antiques, 2393 Rt. 6, next to WHAT
Annual Strawberry Festival: Sunday, June 19, 2011, 2-4pm
Held in the garden area behind Preservation Hall at 335 Main Street. Honoring Father's Day, featuring native strawberries over freshly baked biscuits, topped with real whipped cream!
Tickets: $5Held in the garden area behind Preservation Hall at 335 Main Street. Honoring Father's Day, featuring native strawberries over freshly baked biscuits, topped with real whipped cream!
Thanks for a great event this year! The weather was perfect and
over 350 people enjoyed our freshly made strawberry shortcake!
Workshops on the Porch
Techniques for Painting Ceramic Tiles
Judith Stiles, Instructor
Wednesdays, July 20 and 27, 4 to 5:30 PM
(limited to 8 participants)
This workshop, taught by Judith Stiles, introduces the basic techniques of painting ceramic tiles using themes found in Wellfleet's history for inspiration, such as oysters, cod fish, and bananas. You will explore the use of colorful glazes on bisque tile using a variety of tools: brushes, ceramic pencils, chalks, and stencils. Each participant will have a 6 x 6 inch tile to glaze which will be fired at the Newcomb Hollow Shop Studio. (Finished tile pick-up after two days). The workshop is open to ages 9 to 99. No artistic experience necessary.
Judith Stiles is the owner of Newcomb Hollow Shop & Gallery and has taught ceramics as a Visiting Professor at Skidmore College and headed the M.F.A. program at Pratt Art Institute. She loves to teach. There is no cost. A suggested donation of $15 or more will support the Wellfleet Historical Society.
The workshops will take place on the porch behind the east wing at the Wellfleet Historical Society, 258 Main St. Wellfleet. Registration
required in advance at the Newcomb Hollow Shop & Gallery, 275 Main
St. Wellfleet, 646-456-8453. Registrants may attend one or both of the
workshops.
Wellfleet Historical Society Appraisal Event
Wednesday, July 20 from 1 to 4 PM
Get the opinion of experts: Rick Jacobson and Antonette Berger, co-owners of Billingsgate Art & Antiques, and Michael Parlante, art and antique collector.
Cost: $10 for up to three items for appraisal
Location: Billingsgate Art & Antiques, 2393 Rt. 6, next to WHAT
37th
Annual House Tour: Sunday, July 31, 2011, 11am-4pm
The
Annual House Tour is the non-profit Society's major fundraiser. The
Tour will be featuring several interesting houses this year - some old
and some contemporary. The tour requires driving and walking. A
detailed program and map are provided.
Tickets
are $20 each, and may be bought at the Historical Society Museum, 266
Main Street, at Abiyoyo, the Left Bank Gallery and Jules Besch
Stationers - all in the center of Wellfleet - and at the Chamber of
Commerce Information booth in South Wellfleet.
Refreshments will be served throughout the day at the Museum Annex at 258 Main Street.
For
more information call (508) 349-2920. The tour is limited to 400.
Tickets, when available, can also be picked up at the Society's Museum
by noon on the day of the tour; be warned: they quickly sell out. We
hope to see you on July 31st!
SUNSET SWING
Dancing by the Bay
Friday, August 19, 6-9pm
Dancing by the Bay with Sentimental Journey Swing Band
Chequesset Yacht and Country Club
680 Chequesset Neck Road, Wellfleet
Enjoy the deck overlooking the 9th hole!
$25.00 per person - Limited to 200 tickets
Tickets may be purchased at the Wellfleet Historical Society Museum,
266 Main Street, Newcomb Hollow Shop, 275 Main Street,
or call (508) 349-2920
to reserve your space! Tickets are also available at the door.
Guided Walking Tours
During
the season the Wellfleet Historical Society conducts twice weekly
walking tours around Wellfleet. On Tuesday and Friday mornings meet at
the Museum at 10:15 a.m. ready to learn some of Wellfleet's lore as you
walk along Wellfleet's streets and hidden lanes. You will discover what
you might have missed before and learn stories of streets you may want
to know. And when the hour and a half stroll is over your $3 fee
includes a visit to the Museum to find more pleasure in the collection
because you have learned so much about the Town.
Self-Guided Audio Walking Tours
The
Society now has self-guided audio walking tours developed by Ernie
Bauer and narrated by Dr. Barbara Prazak. This allows people to take
themselves on their own Wellfleet Walking Tours when our Museum Guides
are not available.
Wellfleet OysterFest
Saturday, October 15 and Sunday, October 16, 2011
The
museum will be open the two days of the festival and will feature
exhibits covering the history of the oyster industry in Wellfleet.
150th ANNIVERSARY OF THE BEGINNING OF THE CIVIL WAR
June 8 REPRODUCTION OR GENUINE FURNITURE
Rick Jacobson, Furniture and Interiors Conservator
Rick
will talk about the identification of furniture by style, age and
construction. He is the co-owner of Wellfleet's own Billingsgate Art and
Antiques. He was a conservator for Sotheby's and has been featured in This Old House, House & Garden, and Architectural Digest. He will have examples of his work for discussion.
July 13 CIVIL WAR MUSIC
Rick Spencer, Executive Director of the Dr. Asbel Woodward Museum
Rick
will present the music of Stephen Foster, George Root, Henry Clay Work,
and Daniel Emmett which he will accompany with a 5-string banjo and
guitar. You may sing along.
Aug. 10 SECRET SOCIETIES OF THE LOWER CAPE & WELLFLEET
Ralph Desmond, Presenter
Ralph
is an historian, past Master Mason and a researcher of the history of
the secret societies of the Lower Cape and a fascinating raconteur of
his subject.
Sept. 14 AMERICAN SAMPLERS: LITTLE MASTERPIECES: 1620-1840
Henry T. Callan, Antique Dealer, Lecturer, and Appraiser
One
of Mr. Callan's specialties is Antique Samplers. He will discuss
their history, beauty, variety and role in early education. Some of the
local samplers will be available for viewing.
Oct. 12 CAPTAIN LORENZO DOW BAKER, FRUIT TRADE PIONEER
Randy Bartlett, Ph. D, Retired History Professor
Randy
will talk about one of the most notable members of Wellfleet history
and the person for whom our latest set of period rooms has been named:
Capt. L. D. Baker - fisherman, fruit importer, entrepreneur,
philanthropist, the father of tourism in Wellfleet.
PLEASE NOTE:
All programs take place at the Wellfleet Public Library,
55 West Main Street, at 8pm on Wednesday evenings.
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