The Nickerson Family Association

The Nickerson Family Association Founded 1897

Mission: The increase and diffusion of knowledge associated with the Nickerson Family

Vision: Shaping the future by preserving our heritage, discovering new knowledge of our roots, and sharing our resources with the world. The Nickerson Family Association, located on Cape Cod in Chatham, Massachusetts, is devoted to the Nickerson family name and the descendants of William and Anne (Busby) Nickerson.

Spaces are still available in the upcoming Hands-On-History classes inside the Caleb Nickerson Homestead - Chatham. Cher...
10/31/2025

Spaces are still available in the upcoming Hands-On-History classes inside the Caleb Nickerson Homestead - Chatham. Cheryl Flett will lead a class in making a felted reindeer on Sat., Nov. 15 from 1 to 3 p.m. And Sonny Gada will lead a class in making a Thanksgiving centerpiece on Sat., Nov. 22. He will also lead a class in making a holiday centerpiece on Sat., Dec. 13. Space is limited. You can register for the classes here: https://nickersonassoc.com/support/store/Events-c137439501

As it gets colder, naturally we think about knitting mittens!
10/31/2025

As it gets colder, naturally we think about knitting mittens!

Happy Halloween! As the cold weather comes upon us, here's a reminder that we're hosting our annual Mitten Tree at the Hearthside Holiday Party at the Caleb Nickerson Homestead on Sat., Dec. 6 from 1 to 4. Thanks to your generosity, we have donated over 200 pairs of mittens and other knitted items to the Chatham Children's Fund in the past five years.

Our fall classes are about to begin! On Sat., Oct. 18 at 1 p.m. you can create a felted gnome with Cheryl Flett. Felting...
10/08/2025

Our fall classes are about to begin! On Sat., Oct. 18 at 1 p.m. you can create a felted gnome with Cheryl Flett.
Felting is an ancient craft that involves making wool into cloth without weaving or knitting. In this hands-on workshop Cheryl will show you how to create your own felted gnome for Halloween using wet and needle felting techniques. All materials are included and beginners are welcome.
Register here:

Felting is an ancient craft that involves making wool into cloth without weaving or knitting. In this hands-on workshop Cheryl Flett of FabFunFiber! will show you how to create your own felted gnome for Halloween using wet and needle felting techniques. All materials are included and beginners are w...

Always wanted to see the Caleb Nickerson Homestead - Chatham but never got around to it? This is the final week of the 2...
10/08/2025

Always wanted to see the Caleb Nickerson Homestead - Chatham but never got around to it? This is the final week of the 2025 season. Stop by between 10 and 2 today and noon and 4 tomorrow and take a look-see. On display now are the artifacts from the excavation of William and Anne's ca. 1664 homestead. We're at 1107 Orleans Road, North Chatham.

10/05/2025
We had a wonderful time at Reunion 2025 in Sandwich and Chatham!
09/24/2025

We had a wonderful time at Reunion 2025 in Sandwich and Chatham!

There are still a few spots left for the NFA's Annual Reunion in Chatham and historic Sandwich, Sept. 5 to 7. Registrati...
08/28/2025

There are still a few spots left for the NFA's Annual Reunion in Chatham and historic Sandwich, Sept. 5 to 7. Registration closes on Sept. 1. Here's the link:

2017 Nickerson Family Association Reunion 121th "Togethering" Weekend September 7, 8, 9 &10, 2017 CELEBRATE!

The summer is sadly winding down. But-- good news! The Caleb Nickerson Homestead - Chatham is open today (Friday) from 1...
08/28/2025

The summer is sadly winding down. But-- good news! The Caleb Nickerson Homestead - Chatham is open today (Friday) from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Come see us and walk through the beautiful Colonial gardens! Admission is free, but donations are accepted. In September we will be open on Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The Caleb Nickerson Homestead - Chatham is open today (Thursday, August 7) from noon to 4 p.m. It's a gorgeous day to wa...
08/07/2025

The Caleb Nickerson Homestead - Chatham is open today (Thursday, August 7) from noon to 4 p.m. It's a gorgeous day to walk through our ca. 1829 house, see the exhibit on the archaeological artifacts, and walk through our Colonial gardens! Free admission; donations are accepted.

On the fence about attending the NFAs Annual Reunion next month in Sandwich and Chatham? Read about it in the NFA's Augu...
08/05/2025

On the fence about attending the NFAs Annual Reunion next month in Sandwich and Chatham? Read about it in the NFA's August Newsletter. https://nickersonassoc.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Summer-2025-NFA-Newsletter-compressed.pdf

You can register for the reunion here: https://nickersonassoc.com/support/store/Reunion-Registration-c13473589

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Looking for something to do on this rainy Friday? The Caleb Nickerson Homestead - Chatham at 1107 Orleans Road, North Ch...
08/01/2025

Looking for something to do on this rainy Friday? The Caleb Nickerson Homestead - Chatham at 1107 Orleans Road, North Chatham, is open today from 11 to 2. Docent Sonny Gada will take you through the charming ca. 1829 full Cape. Also, you can view the expanded display of artifacts from the excavation of William and Anne's ca. 1664 homestead. Hope to see you!

The Caleb Nickerson Homestead - Chatham is open this afternoon (Thursday) until 4 p.m. Please stop by and view the new e...
07/31/2025

The Caleb Nickerson Homestead - Chatham is open this afternoon (Thursday) until 4 p.m. Please stop by and view the new exhibit of relics from the archaeological dig and walk through our colonial gardens. Check out the progress on our historic barn! We are also open tomorrow (Friday) from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. We're at 1107 Orleans Road, North Chatham. Admission is free; donations are gratefully accepted. Did we mention we have air conditioning?

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1107 Orleans Road
North Chatham, MA
02650

Opening Hours

9am - 1pm

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The Nickerson Family Association, located on Cape Cod in Chatham, Massachusetts, is devoted to the Nickerson family name and to the descendants of William and Anne (Busby) Nickerson, the founders of Chatham, Mass. We are currently sponsoring the excavation of William and Anne’s c. 1664 homestead. The 2019 season of excavations will begin on July 29 and run for approximately two months. All are welcome to visit the dig behind the NFA campus on weekdays from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. when interpreters are at the site. Dig commemorative t-shirts and mugs are available for sale at “the Nick House” on the NFA campus, 1107 Orleans Road, North Chatham.