Olde Colonial Courthouse

Olde Colonial Courthouse Review

The Olde Colonial Courthouse, built in 1772 as the colony's second courthouse, is the home of Tales of Cape Cod (3018 Rte. 6A, Barnstable. 508/362-8927). The historical society holds a weekly slide-illustrated lecture on Tuesday in July and August, plus special events in the shoulder seasons: in May there's a lecture during Maritime Week, and in June there's one during Heritage Week. In September, a "mystery" bus trip takes visitors to areas of historic interest. While you're here, take a peek across the street at the old-fashioned English gardens at St. Mary's Episcopal Church.