Once a Nickerson Home, Now a Resort in Brewster
The Nickerson family’s connection to the Mansion at Ocean Edge dates back to the late 19th century when Samuel Mayo Nickerson built the estate, originally called “Fieldstone Hall,” as a summer retreat for his son Roland. With ties to Chatham and Brewster, the family hosted lavish events in the Victorian-style mansion overlooking Cape Cod Bay, …
How the Nickerson’s Lived
In this article from The Cape Cod Chronicle, delve into the history beneath the Nickerson Association campus. Explore 17th-century artifacts and their fascinating stories.
2023 Reunion Photos
The 126th Reunion Held on Sept. 9
Create an unusual container arrangement on Sat., July 22
Create a beautiful and whimsical arrangement with floral designer Sonny Gada on Sat., July 22 at 1 p.m. The hands-on workshop will be held in the c. 1829 Caleb Nickerson Homestead at 1107 Orleans Road, North Chatham. Each participant will bring home a completed arrangement. Sonny will provide vases and flowers but if you have …
2022 Reunion Photos
The 125th Reunion Held on Sept. 9 to 11 in Chatham and Harwich
NFA Receives $300,000 CPA Grant
The NFA is grateful to voters in the Town of Chatham who approved the NFA’s $300,000 Community Preservation Act grant application in May. The grant will be used to restore the c. 1695 barn believed to have been built by William Nickerson’s son William. The barn will be restored using traditional techniques on the NFA …
NFA Acquires c. 1695 Barn Believed to be Built by William’s Son William
The 20-by-30-foot barn is one of the oldest, if not the oldest barn in Chatham. Instead of allowing the barn to be lost to demolition, we are working to rescue, relocate and rebuild the barn on the NFA campus, where it will be used to host gatherings, meetings and educational programs. The lengthy process of …
