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Josiah Dennis Manse Museum, Dennis, MA

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Josiah Dennis Manse Museum

A saltbox house museum in Dennis Village that was home to the town's first minister, with local history exhibits and gardens.

61 Whig Street, Dennis Village, MA · Dennis, MA

About Josiah Dennis Manse Museum

The Josiah Dennis Manse is a saltbox house in Dennis Village, once the home of the first minister, for whom the town of Dennis was named. The museum displays artifacts of early town life, a children's room, a spinning and weaving exhibit, and a maritime wing. The grounds include gardens and a one-room schoolhouse, and the site is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

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  • #maritime

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