Past Events
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Sunday
December 4, 2012 |
Yarmouth Port Christmas Stroll Open House
Visit the museums, bed and breakfasts, inns, and businesses along the Old Kings Highway as they welcome you with decorations, tasty treats, and music of the season.
Festivities end with caroling and the tree-lighting on the Village Common at 4:15 PM. note: Edward Gorey House open 12 noon to 4pm.
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Sunday
September 16, 2012 |
"All Around the Common" Open House
Captain Bangs Hallet House Museum, Yarmouth New Church, Winslow Crocker House, and the Edward Gorey House will be welcoming visitors free of charge from 1:00-4:00 PM.
note: Edward Gorey House open 12 noon to 4pm.
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Sunday
September 16, 2012 |
All Around the Common / Pets Around the Common
Four historic sites are open free of charge during this annual event. Enjoy a Sunday around the Yarmouth Port Common with special activities, including an art exhibition at the New Church, pet adoptions at the Edward Gorey House by the Animal Rescue League of Boston, tours at Captain Bangs Hallet House, and refreshments at Winslow Crocker House.
Help celebrate Yarmouth Port's 'All Around the Common' with a visit to the charming Edward Gorey House and meet a member of the Animal Rescue League of Boston's Brewster Branch and find out what animals are available for adoption.
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SATURDAY
August 4, 2012 |
4th Annual Fantastagorey! at the Edward Gorey House
Click for Details on our drawing and writing contests
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Sunday
December 4, 2011 |
Yarmouth Port Christmas Stroll Open House
Visit the museums, bed and breakfasts, inns, and businesses along the Old Kings Highway as they welcome you with decorations, tasty treats, and music of the season.
Festivities end with caroling and the tree-lighting on the Village Common at 4:15 PM. note: Edward Gorey House open 12 noon to 4pm.
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SUNDAY
September 18, 2011 |
"All Around the Common" Open House
Captain Bangs Hallet House Museum, Yarmouth New Church, Winslow Crocker House, and the Edward Gorey House will be welcoming visitors free of charge from 1:00-4:00 PM
An exhibition of Cape Cod Artists will be presented at the newly restored New Church.
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SUNDAY
September 18, 2011 |
All Around the Common / Pets Around the Common
Four historic sites are open free of charge during this annual event. Enjoy a Sunday around the Yarmouth Port Common with special activities, including an art exhibition at the New Church, pet adoptions at the Edward Gorey House by the Animal Rescue League of Boston, tours at Captain Bangs Hallet House, and refreshments at Winslow Crocker House.
Help celebrate Yarmouth Port's 'All Around the Common' with a visit to the charming Edward Gorey House and meet the special animals available for adoption through the Animal Rescue League of Boston's Brewster Branch.
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SATURDAY
August 6, 2011 |
3rd Annual Fantastagorey! at the Edward Gorey House
Click for Details on our drawing and writing contests
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THURSDAY
December 9, 2010 |
Edward Gorey fur coat auction
Your one and only opportunity to own an Edward Gorey fur coat!
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SUNDAY
December 5, 2010 |
Yarmouth Port Holiday Stroll
The Edward Gorey House will be open from 12 noon - 4pm free of charge. See Edward Gorey's original drawing for "A Christmas Carol".
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SATURDAY
October 30, 2010 |
Ninth Annual Goreyfest Gala
Cultural Center of Cape Cod, Bass River. Check back soon for details.
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SATURDAY
September 19, 2010 |
All Around Common Day
Open House Free Admission; donations accepted
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SATURDAY
September 19, 2010 |
Pets Around the Common
Edward Gorey House and the Animal Rescue League of Boston annual pet adoption day.
Click for Details
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SATURDAY
September 4, 2010 |
Highland Street Foundation Fun Free Fridays
11:00am - 4:00pm
The Edward Gorey House will be open from 11am-4pm free of charge. Sponsored by Highland Street Foundation.
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SATURDAY
August 7, 2010 |
Fantastagorey
11:00am - 4:00pm
Childrens Day Celebration. Food, Entertainment, Activities, Games and Prizes.
Click for Details
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SATURDAY
October 17, 2009 |
8th Annual Goreyfest and Fundraiser
6:00pm - 9:00pm
Gala and Fundraiser held at Straberry Hill, the beautifully restored and decorted former church and current home of Helen Pond and the late Herbert Senn. set designers extraordinaire and friends of Edward Gorey.
Click for Details
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SUNDAY
September 13, 2009 |
All Around the Common Day
1:00pm - 4:00pm
Captain Bangs Hallet House, Yarmouth New Church, Winslow Crocker House and the Edward Gorey House, all overlooking the Yarmouth Port Village Common, Route 6A and Strawberry Lane, will be open free of charge. This annual event features special activities at each of the historic buildings.
Admission free.
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SUNDAY
September 13, 2009 |
The 5th Pet Adoption Day and All Around the Common Day
12:00pm - 4:00pm
Pet Adoption Day Held in cooperation with the Animal Rescue League of Boston, please come and adopt a pet!
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SUNDAY
August 22, 2009 |
Pet Photography Day
10:00am - 5:0 pm
Pet photography services provided by world -renowned photographer, Shary Connella |
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  Share in the joy of reading with... games activities and performances inspired by your favorite children's books. Click for Full Event Details
Enter the Fantastagorey Art Contest: You Could Win an Edward Gorey Prize Pack and Have Your Art Featured in the Museum
Click for Details
The Edward Gorey House invites authors ages 12-18 to participate in a children's book writing contest in honor of Fantastagorey: A Children's Day Celebration
Click for Details
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| Dec. 7, 2008 |
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Yarmouth Port Holiday Stroll
1:00pm - 4:00pm
The Edward Gorey House will be open free of charge. Get your holiday shopping done early! |
| Oct. 4, 2008 |
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Seventh Annual Gorey Affair and Alphabet Auction
The event featured special guest, Pulitzer Prize winning author Alison Lurie.
For a list of auction results click here. |
| Sept. 14, 2008 |
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The 4th Pet Adoption Day |
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12:00pm - 4:00pm
Held in cooperation with the Animal Rescue League of Boston |
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| Sept. 14, 2008 |
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All Around the Common Day |
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Captain Bangs Hallet House, Yarmouth New Church, Winslow Crocker House and the Edward Gorey House, all overlooking the Yarmouth Port Village Common, Route 6A and Strawberry Lane, will be open free of charge. This annual event features special activities at each of the historic buildings.
Admission free. |
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| October 6, 2007 |
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Sixth Annual Gorey Affair and Alphabet Auction |
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The event includes a silent auction and a live auction featuring an eclectic array of Gorey items and exciting dining, entertainment, and cultural packages. |
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| Sept. 16, 2007 |
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All Around the Common, Open House Open House |
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Captain Bangs Hallet House, Yarmouth New Church, Winslow Crocker House and the Edward Gorey House, all overlooking the Yarmouth Port Village Common, Route 6A and Strawberry Lane, will be open free of charge. This annual event features special activities at each of the historic buildings. Admission free. |
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| July 14, 2007 |
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Pet Adoption Day |
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Held in co-operation with the Animal Rescue League of Boston. |
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| Dec. 2, 2006 |
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Yarmouth Port Holiday Stroll |
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The Edward Gorey House will be open free of charge. Get your holiday shopping done early! |
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| October 26, 2006 |
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2nd DRACULA BLOOD DRIVE |
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Donate again! The Edward Gorey House and the C-Lab at Cape Cod Hospital are having the second "Edward Gorey's Dracula Blood Drive" on Thursday, October 26th from 10am to 4pm. Visitors are encouraged to become blood donors and all donors will receive both refreshments and free admission to the museum. |
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| October 6, 2006 |
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Fifth Annual Gorey Affair and Alphabet Auction |
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The event starts with a silent auction from 4:30pm to 7pm that will feature an eclectic array of Gorey items and exciting dining, entertainment, and cultural packages. Before the silent auction ends, the live auction will be held from 6:20pm - 6:45pm and will feature an extra-special collection of framed artwork from Mr. Gorey's personal collection. Enjoy delightful entertainment, fancy hors d'oeuvres and wonderful drinks.
Once again, the festivities will be taking place in the Yarmouth Port Community Center (white church building) at the head of the Yarmouth Port Common on Rt 6A. The nearby Gorey House will remain open during the event, and you will be free to wander between the two buildings. Click here for lodging information. Click here to review items from this year's auction. |
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| SEPT 17, 2006 |
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All Around the Common, Open House |
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Captain Bangs Hallet House, Yarmouth New Church, Winslow Crocker House and the Edward Gorey House, all overlooking the Yarmouth Port Village Common, Route 6A and Strawberry Lane, will be open free of charge. This annual event features special activities at each of the historic buildings. Admission free. |
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2nd PET Adoption Day |
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Our 2nd Pet Adoption Day for 2006 was held in co-operation with the Animal Rescue League of Boston. |
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| AUG 25-26, '06 |
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Edward Gorey's Dracula Blood Drive Day |
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To celebrate the opening of the new "Edward Gorey's Dracula" exhibit, the Edward Gorey House and the C-Lab at Cape Cod Hospital are having the first "Edward Gorey's Dracula Blood Drive" on Friday, August 25 and Saturday, August 26th from 10am to 4pm each day. Visitors are encouraged to become blood donors and all donors will receive both refreshments and free admission to the museum. |
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| JUNE 24, '06 |
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Pet Adoption Day |
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The Edward Gorey House had a pet adoption day on on June 24th from 11am to 3pm. Anyone who adopted a pet received a FREE annual membership to the Edward Gorey House museum!
Held in conjunction with the Animal Rescue League of Boston. |
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| JULY 2005 |
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Fourth Annual Membership Day |
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| JULY 23, 2005 |
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3rd Annual Open House and Cat Adoption Day with the MSPCA! |
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The MSPCA will be on hand with a number of cats available for on-the-spot adoption! If you are considering adopting a cat perhaps you'll find the one you've been looking for at the Edward Gorey House. Enjoy a complimentary tour of the House, which is open free to the public all day (from 11 to 4pm) to celebrate our third year anniversary. |
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| OCT 23, 2004 |
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Ghost Tales, Myths and Legends |
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5:30pm tour for families and 7:00pm tour for Adults
$8.00. By reservation only. Call 508-375-0124
A program jointly sponsored by the Edward Gorey House, the Colonial House Inn and the Historical Society of Old Yarmouth.
Participants will visit three houses reputed to have ghosts. All information given by the costumed guides and actors is true, according to eyewitness accounts and/or local legends. There will be short walking distances between each of the locations, and programs will take place within the buildings. The program will start at the Yarmouthport Common at Route 6A and Strawberry Lane. |
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| OCT 9, 2004 |
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Third Annual Alphabet Auction |
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| SEPT 2004 |
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New Exhibitions on Display |
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| SEPT 19, 2004 |
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Museums on the Common Open House
From 1pm to 4pm. Edward Gorey House, Captain Bangs Hallet, Yarmouth New Church, and the Winslow Crocker House will open free of charge for this annual event. |
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| JULY 11, 2004 |
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Edward Gorey House Second Anniversary Celebration |
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In celebration of our second year of operation, the House was free of charge all day, with refreshments for all to enjoy. |
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Opening Reception for A Gorey Collaboration: Illustrations from
Peter Neumeyer's and Edward Gorey's Donald Has a Difficulty,
and Donald and the ...
Saturday, March 20th, 2004 from 6pm-8pm - Admission Free, Refreshments
Some of Edward Gorey's finest pen and ink illustrations were done for his collaborations with Peter Neumeyer. Donald Has a Difficulty, and Donald and the ... were first published in 1969 and 1970. They have now been reissued in stunning new editions by Harry N. Abrams, Inc., a premier publisher of art books. Neumeyer has added two new Afterwords, recalling the pleasures of working with Gorey. Gorey's original art work will be on view with original manuscript material loaned by Mr. Neumeyer. |
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