In the Attic

Join us as we explore items in our collections both on and off display. Every other week we will feature a new-old item and share its story. We’re honored to be the repository for such wonderful Brewster treasures and thank our generous donors past and present for entrusting them to our care.

In the Attic - Exploding Harpoon

April 6, 2021 Brewster Historical

It is suggested that the exploding harpoon was invented by Captain Charles Freeman, a Brewster sea captain. The harpoon has a patent stamp “May 7, 1873.” Born June 15, 1822, died Brewster 1890. Capt. Freeman was a whaler sailing out of Stonington, CT.