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Orleans was settled in 1693 by Pilgrims from the Plymouth Colony who were dissatisfied with the poor soil and small tracts of land granted to them. The town was officially separated from Eastham and incorporated in 1797.
Founding of Orleans. Isaac Snow’s participation in the American Revolution is a remarkable and iconic story that took place on Cape Cod, in Boston and Newport, at sea on several American privateer vessels, in Portugal, France, and England.
History Before 1620 Overview. The history of the land that became Orleans did not begin with the incorporation of the town in 1797. Nor did it begin in 1644, when the first English colonists arrived from Plymouth Colony to settle here.
The Town of Orleans was born in 1797. On March 1, both houses of the Massachusetts legislature passed, and on March 3 Governor Samuel Adams signed “An act to divide the town of Eastham in the County of Barnstable and to incorporate the Southerly part thereof into a town by the name of Orleans.”
Orleans has a rich history and heritage which this website is dedicated to celebrating. This heritage is represented by our many historic buildings, landscapes, monuments and cemeteries.
By bringing history and culture to life, the Orleans Historical Society will inspire a shared sense of community and pride in the rich heritage of the Orleans. Learn about the History of Orleans MA, attend events and lectures.
Orleans History. History before 1620. Settlement of Nauset. Founding of Orleans. 19th and 20th Century History. Research a Property. Historic Districts. Proposed East Orleans Architectural Conservation District. Old Kings Highway Regional Historic District.
