On Display in the Sewall Scripture Museum

On display in the Marine Room will be
"Cape Ann Indian Artifacts" from the Marshall H. Saville collection. Dr. Saville was one of the founding members of the Society and the first president of the organization. There are additions to the collection from his mentored students.

Lower Level Special Exhibit
Several pieces of pewter made by Lewis Whitney in his shop on Bearskin Neck will be the special exhibit. His shop was the location of the old Punch Bowl Tavern.

The Military Room has several displays from all of the wars including posters from the Civil War, cannon balls from the Revolutionary War and items from both World War I and II.

The Children's Room has a collection of toys, dolls, and games that children enjoyed in the past. There are several dolls on display in both Museums.

The Hannah Jumper Room and typical 1800's bedrooms are also found on the upper level. Our extensive library is also located on the upper level.

On the Main floor, in addition to the Keeping Room, Marine Room, and Main Parlor we have several original works of Art from well-known Rockport Artists.

Please plan a visit to the Museum this year to view the many items found on display. There are items of interest for all age groups. Bring your relatives and friends to the museum Encourage your friends to visit and become members of our organization.


An old sleigh at Old Castle


Musical instruments at the Old Castle

Visitor Information
Events at the Sandy Bay Historical Society
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Research Library & Genealogy
Rockport Archives Project
The Old Castle in Pigeon Cove, Massachusetts. Built in 1711.
 
 

 

Genealogical Research

Every Monday throughout the year, there are volunteers available to help in your research about family and/or events that have occurred in town. People from all parts of the country have contacted the museum with questions about their families and the town.

We would like to enlarge our files on the early immigrants to Cape Ann. Immigrants from all ethnic groups were important to the granite industry. Many of the documents from the early immigrants were lost in a fire.

Do you have any items that would be of interest concerning the various ethnic groups that settled in Rockport in the early 1900's?

A questionnaire has been developed to help in recording your family's background.

Contact the Museum if you would like to complete a questionnaire that would become part of our files or it you have old photographs and/or home movies about the town.

 
 

Recent Acquisitions to the Museum
Throughout the year members and friends of the Sandy Bay Historical Society donate items of interest to the Museum. These artifacts and documents become part our vast collection. Curator Cynthia Peckham maintains our collections and categorizes each new item.

The following is a partial listing of significant new acquisitions:

• Handwritten invitation to the White House by President Zachary Taylor

Three gold pins engraved with names of Revolutionary War soldiers- John Gott, Benjamin Tarr, and Jabez Tarr

Collection of photographs
Given by Susan MacLean Herron and Rev. Allen MacLean

Listing of Cape Ann men who served in the Revolutionary War
Given by Mary Rhinelander McCarl

Two air raid warden helmets and two ration books from World War II
Given by Susan Wilkinson Marr

Watercolor of Pewter Shop doorway by K. Carbone

Two ladder back chairs for the Old Castle
Given by Marion Horgan

Pastel portrait of a man painted by Joseph Margoulis
Given by Louise Toomey

Genealogical Analysis of West Gloucester cemeteries

Booklet from the July, 1966 auction at the Garrison House
Given by Roger Owen Davis

Scrapbook of Pigeon Cove Harbor (1943-1944)
Given by James Waddell

Piece of rail from a Pigeon Cove Quarry railroad
Given by Marjorie Story

Stenoscope along with 56 cards of Cape Ann views
Given by the estate of Betty Story Hogan

DVD of Cape Ann Trail, Vol. II
Given by Leslie Bartlett


 


Rockport Granite Company advertisement


Piano found at the Old Castle


One of the many displays found at the Old Castle

Below are samples from some of the Society's most intriguing collections. Click on each to read more.
 
Triptych by Harrison Cady
Historic Doll Collection
Collection of illustrated family trees
Hannah Jumper
Knowlton's Corner by Alfred Wiggin
William Manning Organ

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