John F. Kennedy Hyannis Museum facts for kids
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The John F. Kennedy Hyannis Museum is a special place in Hyannis, Massachusetts. It helps visitors learn about the life of John F. Kennedy and his family. John F. Kennedy was the 35th President of the United States. This museum shares stories and memories of his time spent on Cape Cod.
The museum shows many interesting things. You can see old photographs and films. There are also items that belonged to the Kennedy family. You can read information panels and listen to people share their memories. All these things help you understand the Kennedys' connection to Hyannis.
The Museum Building
The museum is located at 397 Main Street in Hyannis. It is inside an old building that used to be the Hyannis Town Hall. This means it was once the main office for the town's government. The town offices stayed in this building until the 1980s. After that, they moved to a different building. That new building used to be a school called the Hyannis State Normal School.
Baseball History at the Museum
For a few years, from 2008 to 2017, the basement of the museum building held another interesting place. This was the Cape Cod Baseball League Hall of Fame and Museum. The Cape Cod Baseball League is a famous summer baseball league. Many future professional baseball players have played there.
See also
- List of memorials to John F. Kennedy
