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…
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Hours
The days and hours that the Josiah Dennis Manse Museum and the West Schoolhouse
are open appear above.
Cost (non-members)
Upcoming Events
Don't miss this wonderful summer event. It's fun for the whole family!
See demonstrations by costumed interpreters, colonial trades, book sales
and crafts all set in the 18th century home of the town's first minister. Visit the
restored West Schoolhouse for an enjoyable journey into the past.
Click on the poster for more details, use the back arrow to close.
Rev. Josiah Dennis' good wife
Phoebe was an herbalist. Learn
about natural cures for common
ailments in Colonial America and
tour the home of the town's first
minister. As always, admission is
free....donations are gratefully
accepted.
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Celebrate the fall in this
historic 18th century
atmosphere as we harvest
summer summer vegetables.
Tour and learn about this
historic home and visit the
West Schoolhouse. As always,
admission is free....donations
are gratefully accepted.
Click on the poster for more details, use the back arrow to close.
