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| 1602 |
Capt. Bartholomew Gosnold was the first to view the area now known as Hyannis. |
| 1639 |
Settlers from England incorporate the Town of Barnstable. |
| 1666 |
Nicholas Davis, first settler and business built warehouse for oysters on Lewis Bay. |
| 1690 |
Edward Coleman, Jr. built the first permanent residence at the head of Lewis Bay and John Thatcher provided the first mail trip to Boston |
| 1840 |
Over 200 shipmasters had established dwellings in Hyannis. Salt works was also an important industry. |
| 1854 |
The first railroad cars reach Hyannis, signaling the development of trade and business in the area. |
| 1872 |
Hyannis Land Company purchases nearly 1000 acres from Lewis Bay to Craigville and most of Hyannisport for about $100 |
| 1874 |
President Ulysses S. Grant visits Hyannis |
| 1928 |
Joseph P. Kennedy and his wife Rose purchase the Malcolm Cottage in Hyannisport |
| 1952 |
Senator John F. Kennedy purchases adjacent residence which later becomes known as the “Summer White House” |
| Today |
Millions of visitors come to Hyannis to enjoy the beautiful weather, beaches and historic sites including the Kennedy Compound |
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Hyannis, Cape Cod Vacations
History of Hyannis, Barnstable MA
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Since 1602 Hyannis has enjoyed a rich and powerful history.
Early settlers of this area were primarily farmers. In 1690 Edward Coleman, Jr. built the first permanent residence at the head of Lewis Bay and settlers from England incorporated the Town of Barnstable in 1639.
By the 18th century, over 200 shipmasters had dwellings in Hyannis as the area become known as “the Port” due to its central location and marine activities.
Since 1874 senators, dignitaries and presidents including President Ulysses S. Grant, President Grover Cleveland and of course President John F. Kennedy have visited or called Hyannis home.
Today, Hyannis is the largest and most central village of the Town of Barnstable. Other villages include Barnstable, Cotuit, Centerville, Marstons Mills, Osterville and West Barnstable.
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Proudly serving the following Cape Cod, Massachusetts towns and villages: Barnstable, Hyannis, Cotuit, Marstons Mills, Centerville, Osterville, and West Barnstable. We are close to and work in conjunction with the following Cape Cod towns and Chambers: Cape Cod, Bourne, Brewster, Chatham, Dennis, Eastham, Falmouth, Harwich, Mashpee, Orleans, Provincetown, Sandwich, Truro, Wellfleet, Yarmouth
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Official Website of the Hyannis Area Chamber of Commerce
Call: 508.775.2201 Fax: 508.775.7131 Email: guidebook@hyannis.com
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