Cape Cod Bed & Breakfast

The Blushing Oyster is on the National Register of Historic homes and was built by Captain James Bacon Crocker (1804-1883) in 1843.   This home is a living example of Greek Revival architecture.   It has seen many renovations throughout the years, but despite these changes, many of the original appointments remain in tact.  The century old wide plank pine floors, beautiful moldings and fireplaces are reminders of the gentility and graciousness of times past.  Our Captain  Crocker was not only a well known ships captain but also owned a general store, and in later years presided over the courthouse that was located on the first floor of this majestic home!  Captain Crocker’s first career was that of the master of the Eben Preble, which was said to have been one of the finest sailing vessels sailing from the port of Boston.  He was only twenty four years old when he took command of this ship, and subsequently was master of the Oxnard, the Horatio and the Narraganset.   He also became Director of the First National Bank of Yarmouth in 1863 until his death in 1883.  Captain Crocker was a very religious man, and was a devoted deacon of the Congregational Church for many years.