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Pages of History: A Gilded Age Getaway

For Grover Cleveland, our country’s 22nd and 24th President, Cape Cod was a special place.

Pages of History: What’s in a Name?

The individuals behind a few of the storied names of Cape Cod’s history Please don’t try this at home—yours or…

Pages of History: Soldiers of the Surf

Cape & Islands surfmen were among the courageous heroes of the U.S. Life-Saving Service Photos courtesy of Coast Guard Heritage…

The History of Heritage

Celebrating its 55th year, Heritage Museums & Gardens sheds light on the people who inhabited the historical grounds.

Settling into History

WeNeedaVacation.com makes renting a mariner’s mansion a reality. For many, the past year has been filled with more staycations and…

Did you know Eastman’s Hardware has over 100 years of storied history?

Over 100 years ago, Charles Eastman set in motion a local business that still serves the Falmouth community today A…

Exhibit covers Provincetown’s whaling history

During the Charles W. Morgan’s recent tour of the Cape and Islands and points beyond, Stephen Borkowski had the rare…

Gunkholing: Some “Best Of” Days

In this issue of Cape Cod Life my younger brother, Kevin, has written a fine article about our family’s memorable…

Fair Days at the Faraway

After building over 350 homes on Nantucket, J.D. and Laura Bessey have crafted a home for their entire family The…

The Dazzling Curiosity & Ferocity of Winter Storms on Cape Cod

Winter Storms may be a common occurrence for Cape Codders, but they certainly leave their mark. “Blizzard ’05 worst on…

Grand hotels of the past… and present

Venues that helped shape the Cape and Islands as a vacation destination The peninsula of Cape Cod and the islands…

The Story Behind The Black Dog Tavern

Celebrating 55 years of The Black Dog Tavern with a look back at our conversation with its founder Bob Douglas in 1993.

Rooted by the River

East Orleans has always held a special place in the heart of this family who creates a home for the future with the help of Laplante Construction.

Village LIFE: Brewster

The first in a revisited series taking a look at the day-to-day feel of villages across the Cape & Islands

Old Yarmouth: Life during the American Revolution

Local history enthusiast and protector, Diane Rochelle, chair of the Dennis Historical Society, shares details about Old Yarmouth during the American Revolution.

Notable Neighbors

Meet these standout members of our community, whose skills and accomplishments have truly made an impression.

Good Reads in LIFE: Local Kitchens

In keeping with coastal traditions of Cape Cod and Martha’s Vineyard, these cookbooks celebrate far more than recipes. Each was…

Mahjong’s Modern Revival

Around for centuries, this now trendy game of tiles is having a moment.