September 14, 2020

Heritage Museums and Gardens has reported a successful summer and is ready for the changed shoulder season on Cape Cod as the fall approaches amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Anne Scott-Putney, President and CEO of Heritage Museums and Gardens said that all of their primary attractions opened over the summer, with the exception of their carousel which would have been part of Phase 4 of Governor Charlie Baker’s reopening plan.

“Despite COVID and our having to cancel some of the larger events and programs and such, we’ve still had a wonderful summer. I have to tell you people are really loving to be outdoors to reconnect with nature and just feel normal here on Cape Cod,” said Scott-Putney.

Scott-Putney said that a mild winter helped invigorate the hydrangea season and jump-start their reopening and that although it has not been a peak year, they experienced good visitation numbers.