HYANNIS, MA — October 17, 2025 — The John F. Kennedy Hyannis Museum announced the recent appointment of Margaret (Peggy) Jablonski, a distinguished educator, consultant, and leadership coach, to its board of directors. Jablonski brings extensive experience in higher education, leadership development, and historical scholarship to the museum's leadership team. "Peggy is a valuable
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We’re honored to announce that the John F. Kennedy Hyannis Museum has been ranked #8 Best Presidential Attraction in the USA by Newsweek’s 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards! A heartfelt thank you to our visitors, supporters, and community for helping us achieve this recognition. We’re proud to honor President Kennedy’s legacy here on Cape Cod—where
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We’re honored to be a 2025 Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Award winner! The JFK Hyannis Museum is among the top 10% of attractions worldwide, thanks to YOUR amazing reviews! Visit the JFK Hyannis Museum to explore JFK’s legacy in the heart of Hyannis!
A look at how the United States’ system of checks and balances is designed to work and its current challenges. By Dr. Michael Kryzanek | April 28, 2025 One of the fundamental concepts that students learn in a civics class is that our constitutional system is based on the principle of checks and balances.
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Winning Essays to be Presented on May 22 at the Museum(HYANNIS, MA) –April 22, 2025 - The John F. Kennedy Hyannis Museum announced two scholarships to Cape Cod residents graduating from high school this year. Both will receive $2,500 to offset the expense of their advanced studies. Lily Gladkowski, a Hyannis resident and student at
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Hyannis – (August 21, 2024) The Kennedy Legacy Trail, now under the stewardship of the JFK Hyannis Museum, has received major renovation thanks to several grants. The self-guided trail in downtown Hyannis features newly designed plaques with updated information at ten local sites related to President Kennedy and his family. Created in 2012 by
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By Dr. Michael Kryzanek | June 14, 2024 There is growing sentiment among the American people and scholars of our democratic system that the governmental structure created by the Constitution is in crisis if not irrevocably broken. Partisan bickering leading to endless two-party deadlock, the undemocratic nature of the Electoral College, growing restrictions on
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(JUNE 6, 2024) Hyannis, MA - The John F. Kennedy Hyannis Museum has named Sarah K. Peake as the 2024 recipient of the museum’s annual Community Leadership Award. Sarah K. Peake is the current state representative for the 4th Barnstable District, comprising the towns of Provincetown, Truro, Wellfleet, Eastham, Orleans, Chatham, and Harwich, and announced she
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JFK Museum Executive Director and former Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce CEO Wendy Northcross joins Sunday Journal this week to discuss new and upcoming events at the museum, as well as the work they’re doing to preserve archival footage of Cape Cod cultural landmarks.
January 9, 2024 (Hyannis, MA) - The John F. Kennedy Hyannis Museum has announced its 2024 scholarship program for Cape and Islands residents who are high school seniors. Seniors who are pursuing undergraduate education at an accredited institution may participate by submitting an essay and application by March 29, 2024. Full details can be
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