ORLEANS COMMUNITY CENTER

Situated in the heart of the Orleans Village Center and headquarters to the Orleans Cultural District, 44 Main Street is a historic building which was once a firehouse.

The Historic Markers Committee of the Town installed an official marker in the courtyard explaining the history of the Old Firehouse. The Orleans Improvement Association was among the many volunteers, from architects to local community activists, whose hard work and persistence, along with that of town government, have renovated Theresa’s Way, a walkway from Cove Road to Main Street along the path of the Old Firehouse. Plans are in motion with the Cape Cod Commission and the town’s Board of Selectmen to do renovations to the inside of the building as well. It is here that the Orleans Chamber of Commerce's main offices are located, along with the Orleans Old Firehouse Community Center ‘s art gallery space, meeting rooms, and public rest rooms. A myriad of activities are scheduled in this building, from the Nauset Together We Can After School Program to meetings of the Chamber Board, as well as artistic demonstrations, planning sessions for the Orleans Pond Coalition, and more.

The Town of Orleans is coordinating the use of the Old Firehouse Community Building. For more information, please contact the Orleans Recreation Department at 508-240-3700 Ext. 2333 or recreation@town.orleans.ma.us