Our Cataumet Schoolhouse Events

Science at the Schoolhouse

We’re thrilled to share an update on this year’s Science at the Schoolhouse program! This year, we revisited some of the favorite activities from our first season—Electricity and Magnetism, Optics, and Force and Motion. These interactive exhibits continue to spark curiosity and excitement among our young visitors, who enjoy rotating through the hands-on stations before ending the day playing outside—just like children might have over a century ago at the Schoolhouse.This program wouldn’t be possible without the incredible team of volunteers who shared their time and expertise to inspire the next generation of scientists. Heartfelt thanks to:Levi Gorrell and Matina Heisler for creating and coordinating the events, and to Jeff Koberstein, Brian Monteleone, Marinna Martini, Krista Longnecker, Ken Heisler, Elizabeth Abeltin, Joan Holden, and Susan Ashbrook.Thanks to the generous funding from our matching grant, we were able to purchase exciting new materials including a Van de Graaff generator, components for a solar projector, optics lenses, stickers, and more. We also ran targeted ads on Facebook and Instagram to help raise awareness of the program and the Schoolhouse.This year, we saw significantly more children participating—and we’re delighted to see the program growing! The joy and enthusiasm were palpable, not just from the kids and their families, but also from our volunteers, who clearly had just as much fun.Looking ahead, we are excited to be partnering with the Cape Cod Astronomical Society next year to coordinate solar observing activity. We are also always looking for general science helpers to help guide the kids. Let us know if you would like to help out; it’s a great way to engage with our community and witness firsthand the joy this program brings.Our goal remains simple but meaningful: to ignite children’s interest in science and to ensure that the Schoolhouse continues to be a place of discovery and learning. When kids drive by, we hope they don’t just see an old building—they see a place where they learned something really cool.Thank you all for your support and for helping us make this such a success!

Antique Auto Show & Picnic

Ben Joyce notes that the 2023 event will be our 15th annual! Antique car aficionados love the quaint setting and the original jazz hits from the 1920's. Visitors love to tour the historic schoolhouse and enjoy lobster salad sandwiches and other delicious fare. This year's event will tentatively take place on Saturday, September 9 from noon to 4pm. The rain date is Sunday, September 10.

Antique Auto Show Videos

August Tuesday Talks

Our talks feature wonderful speakers on fascinating topics. All talks take place on Tuesdays in August at 7pm at the Schoolhouse. Lemonade and cookies are served. Talks are free. Check out our calendar for specific dates and topics. How fortunate we are living on Cape Cod to have such an amazing array of authors, artists, architects, fishermen, sailors, scientists, world travelers and experts from sea turtles to bridges to marine submersibles share their stories and their knowledge with us! Read Callie Connor's essay on our Tuesday Talks,
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