Since 1955 the Historical Society of Santuit & Cotuit (HSSC) has been preserving Cotuit's heritage by providing programs and exhibits of historical and cultural interest that reflect the spirit and traditions of our community.
Our administration office and archives room is open by appointment throughout the year, from Monday to Friday, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
MUSEUM AND GIFT SHOP HOURS
Friday through Sunday
10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Memorial Day through Christmas
A WORD FROM OUR BOARD PRESIDENT
Dear members and friends,
I would like to use this space to encourage further understanding of the proposal to move/alter the Ebenezer Crocker House at 49 Putnam Avenue. The history of this house and the Crocker family is a cornerstone of Cotuit's beginnings. Our website is loaded with information. The Historical Homes of Cotuit page has an informative write up about the Ebenezer Crocker House by way of an interactive map. Moving the house will downgrade its historical status. According to the Massachusetts Historical Commission, Cotuit would lose an individually listed property on the National Register.
If you wish to educate yourself on this issue, below are some helpful resources.
You can brush up on our village history at: Cotuithistoricalsociety.org
David Churbuck has an informative blog called "Historic Preservation of Cotuit: What’s Next?" at churbuck.com
Use this link if you want to listen to the Historical Commission hearing held on August 19.
To read letters commenting on the issue, click link below
If you’d like to submit your comments online, you can send it to the Cape Cod Commission: capecodcommission.org/comment
Alternatively, you can send a letter to:
Cape Cod Commission
P.O. Box 226
Barnstable, MA 02640
With gratitude,
Molly DeMello
President, HSSC