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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 e… 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're f… 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 yea… Read more