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Category: History
There is so much wonderful maritime history here on the coast, it takes a full month to celebrate it!
This year marks the 26th annual Cape Cod Maritime Days, a celebration that showcases the area's rich maritime history with a variety of activities, … Read more
You might say there would be no Thanksgiving if it weren't for what happened on First Encounter Beach in 1620, nearly 400 years ago. Searching for a good location for a settlement, it was here that members of the Mayflower expedition landed and first… Read more
Our closest neighbor to the south, Orleans, is a charming little community that's well worth exploring. It offers top beaches and recreation and is a wonderful town for history, art, entertainment, and shopping.
Incorporated in 1797, Orleans had an … Read more
You can learn a lot by taking a walk. Henry David Thoreau sure did and following his Cape Cod essays, you can discover a lot about our area too. Though quite a bit has changed since the days of his wanderings in 1849, you can still get a sense of wha… Read more
Lighthouses have a special place in the hearts of all Cap Cod residents. They hold a wealth of history (oh, the stories they'd tell if they could talk!) and are steeped in lore. To be able to step inside and explore them is a wonderful treat.
We… Read more
The high season kicks off next month with Cape Cod Maritime Days, May 1-31, 2018. This annual Cape-wide fest is a wonderful celebration of our area's rich maritime history, and offers a wide range of events.
Here are a few of the highlights this year… Read more