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

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