March 11, 2009

A bit of history on the Cape

I was taking a scenic drive down Rte. 6A in Yarmouthport when I came across the Captain Bangs Hallet House. The Captain Bangs Hallet House is owned and operated by the Historic Society of Old Yarmouth. The oldest section of the building was built in 1740. The main section was added in 1840. The site is named after Captain Bangs Hallet who lived there after retiring from the China trade and acquired the house from Captain Allen H. Knowles in 1863. Captain Bangs and Anna Hallet occupied their retirement home until their deaths in the late 19th century. Today, this sea captain’s home, the only one on Cape Cod regularly open to visitors, provides an intimate glance into 19th century family life. The parlors are arranged as if the captain was just returning from his voyage to China, likely 16 to 18 months duration. His gifts of silk fabric, toys, porcelain, lacquered pieces and tea are on display as well as costumes from the period. Admission to this historical site is $3 for adults and 50 Cents for children.

If you are thinking of making the cape your home, call Scott Cash at 508-534-5702. Scott is a 13th generation Cape Codder. You can view all of Cape Cod’s wonderful homes at www.cashoncapecod.com.

Posted By: Scott Cash