Known as the oldest house in New England owned and occupied continuously by the same family for over three centuries. Established in the 1640's, Stephen Wing's house has traditionally been called The Fort House. Stephen Wing, with his mother Deborah Bachelor and brothers John and Daniel, was one of the early settlers of Sandwich, and a son of... Learn More >

In 1936, Mary Thacher had Winslow Crocker House moved six miles down the Old King's Highway to its present location. Over a ten-month period, the house was taken apart, beam by beam, and reassembled next door to her ancestral home in Yarmouth Port. Miss Thacher remodeled the interior of the house to provide an attractive backdrop the significant... Learn More >

Wistariahurst is dedicated to preserving the history of Holyoke and inspiring an appreciation of history & culture through educational programs, exhibits & special events. Wistariahurst is the former home of two generations of the Skinner family, manufacturers of nationally renowned silks and satins, and prominent residents of Holyoke. In... Learn More >

Woodlawn, once home to three generations of the Black family, is now treasured for its historic house museum, its gardens, and its public park. Visitors can explore a superb historic house, stroll through beautiful gardens, play croquet, hike on pristine trails, and much more. The public park is open year round, dawn to dusk and free of charge. ... Learn More >

The Woods Hole Historical Museum is dedicated to the collection, preservation and celebration of the area’s unique and colorful past and present, beginning with its farming and fishing roots and wending through centuries of adventurous maritime enterprise, world-renowned scientific exploration and achievement, and the parallel history of... Learn More >

The Worcester Art Museum, also known by its acronym WAM, houses over 37,000 works of art dating from antiquity to the present day, representing cultures from all over the world. WAM opened in 1898 and is the second largest art museum in New England. WAM also has a café, museum shop, library, and a year round roster of classes for children and... Learn More >

The Wright Museum's purpose is to educate, entertain and inspire visitors with the story of WWII-era Americans often called "the greatest generation". Enjoy our exhibits and displays that include a "Time Tunnel" where you stroll through the America home front during the years 1939-1945; visit our Military Gallery which is filled with... Learn More >

From dinosaurs to diamonds, mummies to meteorites, early man to modern day birds, exhibits at the Peabody delight adults and children alike. The Great Hall houses real fossils, including the Jurassic-age skeletons of Brontosaurus and Stegosaurus. Hands-on exhibits throughout the museum, the Discovery Room, and a changing exhibit gallery invite... Learn More >

The Yarmouth Historical Society operates the Yarmouth History Center, a modern permanent history gallery with changing temporary exhibits. We also have our Collections on site for researchers which include extensive records for both Yarmouth and Ancient North Yarmouth. The Stonewall Gallery offers contemporary art for sale and changes exhibits... Learn More >