The Cammett House

 Estimated to have been built around 1730 the “one- room deep” dwelling of post and beam construction offers a fascinating study in 18^th and 19^th century construction methods. Visitors are able to the underpinnings of the house’s earliest section ~ floor joists made from unfinished oak logs and piles of fieldstones used for supporting the chimney.

Entering the house, a period Herb Garden greets visitors at the kitchen door.  The garden, maintained by the Osterville Garden Club, contains plants that are indigenous to the area and were commonly used in the 1700’s for cooking and medicinal purposes.

 The interior contains a beehive oven, cooking utensils, root cellar, hooked rugs, and period furniture that provide an understanding of how early New Englanders lived.

 The Osterville Historical Society, with community assistance, saved the house from demolition and moved it to its present location on the Museum grounds. In 1987 the Barnstable Historical Commission honored this thoughtful restoration with a Distinguished Service Award.