Josiah Dennis Manse Museum
61 Whig Street
Dennis Village
Saltbox home of the first minister, and the man for whom the Town of Dennis is named. Artifacts of early town life, children's room, spinning and weaving exhibit, gardens and maritime wing. A one room schoolhouse is on the property. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
2026 Schedule - Open June 27 to Aug. 29 on Thurs. & Sat. from 1 to 4 pm. All Saturdays in September, 1 to 4 pm. Closed July 4th. Special Events listed in the 2026 Calendar will also be publicized via our posters, emails, newsletter and website. No admission fee, donations are always appreciated! Private tours, 5 or more @ $5 per person may be reserved.
To view a MP4 Video about the Josiah Dennis Manse & West Schoolhouse, please click on this link:
https://reflect-dennis.cablecast.tv/store-3/1302-jdmpowerpoint-v1/vod.m…
After viewing the video, use the back arrow to return to the website.
Hours
The days and hours that the Josiah Dennis Manse Museum and the West Schoolhouse
are open appear above.
Cost (non-members)
Upcoming Events
Join us as we celebrate America's 250th Anniversary in the home of Josiah Dennis for whom our town was named. Costumed docents welcome you as you return to the 1700s in a house that stood in this location during the War for Independence.
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