Orleans Attractions
Orleans was first settled in 1693 by Pilgrims. The early industry in the area revolved around fishing, whaling and agriculture. The town of Orleans offers recreational water activities and fishing to tourists.
French Cable Station Museum
The French Cable Station Museum houses some of the original equipment used to lay the transatlantic cable which allowed for telegraph communication between North America and Europe. Other exhibits include equipment used for communication and maintenance.
Hours
June 1 to June 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
July 1 to August 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | Closed | Closed | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
September 1 to September 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
Meeting House and Museum
The Meeting House and Museum was formerly the location of the Universalist Church of Orleans. The Greek Revival style building was built in 1833 and is registered on the National Register of Historic Places . The museum collections include local historical artifacts, photographs, paintings, china, clothing, and toys.
