The Nickerson Family Association

08/05/2026

It may be a beautiful beach day today, but who wants to get out in those kinds of crowds? Tour the Caleb Nickerson Homestead - Chatham, 1107 Orleans Road, North Chatham. Our docent is here and eager to show you through the ca. 1829 house and the Colonial gardens. And don't forget the artifacts from the excavation of William and Anne's ca. 1664 homestead! We're also open tomorrow from noon to 4 and Friday from 11 to 2. See you soon!

07/22/2026

Stop by today, Wednesday, 10 to 1; Thursday noon to 4; and Friday 11 to 2. Our docents would love to give you a tour of the historic site! Admission is free.

A rainy day! Looking for something to do since it's not a beach day? Tour the Caleb Nickerson Homestead today (Wednesday) from 10 to 1; tomorrow (Thursday) from noon to 4; and Friday from 11 to 2. Our docents are eager to show you the ca. 1829 Cape and the artifacts from the excavation of William and Anne's homestead.

07/03/2026

The Caleb Nickerson Homestead - Chatham is open today, Friday, July 3 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Air conditioned, too!

Looking for some relief from the heat? Stop by the ca. 1829 Caleb Nickerson Homestead between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. today, Friday, July 3. We're air conditioned! A docent will take you through the charming house and you can linger in the cool as you examine the artifacts from the excavation of William and Anne Nickerson's ca. 1664 homestead. Hope to see you here!

06/22/2026

Another Chatham History Day is in the books! Thanks to everyone who made it a wonderful day!

06/20/2026

The trolley sponsored by Historic Chatham and running among five historic sites was a great success today! Thank you to all who showed up today for Chatham History Day! https://www.historic-chatham.org

06/20/2026

Hope to see you here today! https://www.historic-chatham.org

The first trolley of the morning! Please join us for Chatham History Day festivities at the Caleb Nickerson Homestead, 1107 Orleans Road, North Chatham. Historic exhibits, an herb/plant sale, fiber arts, old-time refreshments! https://www.historic-chatham.org

06/20/2026

Hope to see you today at our Chatham History Day events at the Caleb Nickerson Homestead - Chatham. We are also selling herbs-- thyme, sage, parsley, basil, cilantro- and hen & chicks succulents. Come see our craftspeople demonstrate spinning & carding and planting a garden. Enjoy the expanded display of artifacts from the historic dig. Sample our Nickerson cranberry punch and enjoy some old-time cookies! See you between 10 to 2 at 1107 Orleans Road, North Chatham. https://www.historic-chatham.org/trolley

06/19/2026

Hope to see everyone tomorrow (Saturday) during Chatham History Day! Catch the trolley and see five Historic Chatham sites or drive over directly to 1107 Orleans Road, North Chatham, 10 to 2. For more information on the trolley visit: https://www.historic-chatham.org/trolley

06/10/2026

Opening Day here at the Nickerson Family Association! The genealogy center is open from 9 to 1. The Caleb Nickerson Homestead - Chatham is open for tours from 10 to 1. Love to see you here on this beautiful spring day!

Today is opening day for the Caleb Nickerson Homestead at 1107 Orleans Road, North Chatham! A docent will be on hand today from 10 to 1; tomorrow from noon to 4 and Friday from 11 to 2. Please come see our expanded display of artifacts from the excavation of William and Anne's ca. 1664 homestead and walk through our Colonial Gardens.
Genealogists are also on hand in the "Nick House."
It's a beautiful, sunny day. Hope to see you!

06/03/2026

Gary Nickerson gave a wonderful talk on the artifacts from the excavation of William and Anne Nickerson's ca. 1664 homestead in Chatham. The talk at the Eldredge Public Library was in conjunction with a month-long display of artifacts at the library. We hope you will come see the artifacts at the Caleb Nickerson Homestead - Chatham starting on our opening day, June 10. A docent will be on hand through Oct. 14 on Wednesdays from 10 to 1, Thursdays from noon to 4; and Fridays from 11 to 2.