
	About Us The Mayflower Shop is located in the heart of Chatham, Massachusetts, the only Cape Cod town to be named a "Historic Destination" by The National Trust For Historic Preservation. Built in 1885 by Mark Howard, who operated his tailor shop and maintained the local post office here, he soon had newspapers available for purchase, establishing a necessary stop and gathering place for Chatham residents. Throughout the years, the shop with the quaint gingerbread trim grew - serving locals as their general store for decades. Our shop remains a favorite newsstand and local stop 122 years later. The Mayflower has evolved to meet the needs of native Cape Codders, wash-a-shores and summer friends alike. Trademark quality home goods and gifts with nautical flare are a specialty. We offer a large stationery and greeting card selection, as well as * hospitality/paper partyware * gourmet foods * toys, games and puzzles * Chatham souvenirs * office supplies and desk accessories * bridge cards and tallies * calendars * Christmas ornaments^ maps, penny candy and the largest newsstand and magazine selection in town. Experience the ever-changing excitement and ever-honored tradition that make The Mayflower Shop a Chatham landmark. THE -SHOP FOR ALL SEASONS - AND MORE REASONS!
	475 Main Street, Chatham, Cape Cod, Massachusetts :: (508) 945-0065 Open Every Day

About Us

Original Mayflower shop The Mayflower Shop is located in the heart of Chatham, Massachusetts, the only Cape Cod town to be named a "Historic Destination" by The National Trust For Historic Preservation.

Built in 1885 by Mark Howard, who operated his tailor shop and maintained the local post office here, he soon had newspapers available for purchase, establishing a necessary stop and gathering place for Chatham residents.

Throughout the years, the shop with the quaint gingerbread trim grew - serving locals as their general store for decades.

Our shop remains a favorite newsstand and local stop 122 years later. The Mayflower has evolved to meet the needs of native Cape Codders, wash-a-shores and summer friends alike.

Trademark quality home goods and gifts with nautical flare are a specialty. We offer a large stationery and greeting card selection, as well as * hospitality/paper partyware * gourmet foods * toys, games and puzzles * Chatham souvenirs * office supplies and desk accessories * bridge cards and tallies * calendars * Christmas ornaments^ maps, penny candy and the largest newsstand and magazine selection in town.

Experience the ever-changing excitement and ever-honored tradition that make The Mayflower Shop a Chatham landmark.

THE -SHOP FOR ALL SEASONS - AND MORE REASONS!