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History
The oldest store in the United States was located in Bourne;
Aptucxet Trading Post was established in 1627 by the Plymouth
Colony to trade with Wampanoag people and Dutch settlers. The
store was abandoned in the 1650s, but through archeological
research, the Bourne Historical Society created a replica of the
post, which houses the Aptucxet Trading Post Museum.
Arts
The Cataumet Arts Center celebrates the work of over 40 local
artists and features exhibitions that range from weaving and
fiber arts to oil painting and watercolor. The center invites the
community in with regular classes, shows, and a coffee house
for live music and events. Also in Bourne, is the country’s oldest
glass company, Pairpoint in Sagamore. Open since 1837, the
company’s most notable partnerships include Tiffany & Co. and
Shreve Crump and Low.
Education
There are four schools in Bourne: Peebles Elementary and
Bournedale Elementary (for students in grades one through four),
Bourne Middle School, and Bourne High School. Upper Cape
Cod Regional Technical School is in town as well. Bridgeview
Montessori School in Sagamore is a private school for ages 2.9
through 12.
National Marine Life Center, in Buzzards Bay,
is an independent nonprofit marine animal
hospital and science and education center.
The staff rehabilitates and releases stranded
marine mammals and sea turtles, and the
center has guided tours and activities for
families, all aimed at its goal of advancing
science and education in marine wildlife
health and conservation.
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