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Caleb Nickerson House Historic Home: Colonial Life and Cape Cod Architecture in Chatham

Caleb Nickerson Homestead

Discover the Caleb Nickerson Homestead: Chatham’s Living History Gem The Caleb Nickerson House is a preserved early 19th-century Cape-style home in North Chatham, Massachusetts, that operates as a working museum interpreting colonial-era and early Chatham life. Built around 1829 by Caleb and Priscilla Eldredge Nickerson, the modest full-Cape was rescued from demolition, moved by truck…

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Churches in Chatham, MA: Worship Services, History, and Visitor Info

Churches in Chatham, MA: Worship Services, History, and Visitor Info Chatham, Massachusetts has seven clearly documented active churches across town and South Chatham. They are First Congregational Church, First United Methodist Church, Holy Redeemer Parish, St. Christopher’s Episcopal Church, the Unitarian Universalist Meeting House, South Chatham Community Church, and Redemption Rock. These congregations span Congregational,…

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Downtown Chatham MA, History and Charm

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History and Charm of Downtown Chatham, Massachusetts Downtown Chatham MA is the walkable Main Street district at the elbow of Cape Cod, where locally owned shops, art galleries, and seafood restaurants line a half-mile stretch built for exploring on foot. It is the practical hub for shopping, dining, Kate Gould Park events, and short side…

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Chatham Fish Pier: Visitor’s Guide to Cape Cod’s Famous Working Harbor

Chatham Fish Pier: Visitor’s Guide to Cape Cod’s Famous Working Harbor The Chatham Fish Pier is a free, publicly accessible working waterfront at 54 Barcliff Avenue Extension in Chatham, Massachusetts, on the edge of Aunt Lydia’s Cove and Chatham Harbor. It is home to the largest commercial fishing fleet on Cape Cod, and on most…

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Help Shape Chatham’s Open Spaces

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Help Shape Chatham’s Open Spaces The Town of Chatham is inviting residents, visitors, seasonal homeowners, employees, and business owners to help shape the future of Chatham’s open spaces and recreation areas by participating in the Open Space & Recreation Plan Survey. The survey deadline has officially been extended to June 3, 2026. This ten-year planning…

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Cape Cod in June: The Perfect Pre-Summer Guide

Cape Cod in June: The Perfect Pre-Summer Guide Cape Cod in June is the same peninsula you see on every summer postcard, but with parking spots still available at 10 a.m., restaurants that can seat you without a wait, and accommodation rates running 25 to 40 percent below what the same property charges in July. …

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A Dispatcher’s Quick Instinct Saves a Life in Chatham

A Dispatcher’s Quick Instinct Saves a Life in Chatham Community News · Chatham Police Department May 20, 2026 | Chatham, Massachusetts   On a quiet April morning, a phone call through Chatham’s Reassurance Program became something far more significant, thanks to one dispatcher who trusted his instincts. Chatham Police Chief Michael Anderson presented a Department…

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Cape Cod in May: The Local’s Favorite Month to Visit

Cape Cod in May: The Locals’ Favorite Month to Visit Cape Cod in May is a different experience than the one most visitors picture. The summer crowds have not arrived yet. The parking lots are not full. The restaurants are open, the trails are quiet, and whale watching season is in full swing. For anyone…

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Cape Cod Hospital: Visitor Guide, Services, Location & What to Know

Cape Cod Hospital: Visitor Guide, Services, Location & What to Know Cape Cod Hospital in Hyannis, MA is the primary acute-care hospital serving all of Cape Cod and the Islands. It operates as the flagship facility within Cape Cod Healthcare, a nonprofit health system that covers all 15 Cape Cod towns across Barnstable County.  Whether…

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