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The Captain Penniman House
The Captain Penniman House
Outer Cape
view websiteFort Hill
Cape Cod National Seashore
Eastham, MA 02642
508-255-3421
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History Museum
The Captain Penniman House Description
What was it like to be a whaling captain on the high seas? Find out while touring Captain Edward Penniman's house, built in the French Second Empire style in 1868 (and the first in Eastham to have indoor plumbing). Located just beyond the house is the Fort Hill Overlook -- one of the most beautiful vistas on all of Cape Cod, overlooking Nauset Marsh and Nauset Split. The half-mile Red Maple Swamp Trail contains a boardwalk trail through the heart of the swamp, an easy trek for children.
Kid Tips
Toddlers & Pre-K: The inside of this educational site will bore young children, but the backyard will enthrall them: real whale jaws punctuate the lawn.
School-Age Kids: Lesson plans on the National Park Service Website (Penniman House) will help kids get excited about your visit. Print them out before you leave on your trip.
Planning Notes
- The guides spin a good yarn. You'll learn about the adventures, big risks, and big payoffs of a successful voyage.
Just the Facts
Hours: Tues.-Thurs. 1-4 p.m. Tours Monday and Saturday at 11 a.m. (reservations required).
Fees: Free
Recommended Time: 1 to 2 hours
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