History
Lasting Impressionism
The oldest art school in the country fosters a traditional approach to painting.
Jaws 50: Terror from the Depths
The movie that still has us thinking twice about taking a dip in the ocean turns 50 this year.
Gunk’holing: Small Craft Warnings
Continuing with the Best of Gunkholing, this month we are re-running “Small Craft Warnings” from Fall 1983. It’s another true, harrowing tale about Brian and his adventures in sailing. ~ Kevin Shortsleeve
Shipbuilding on the South Coast: How Mattapoisett Conquered the World
Shipbuilding helped to shape the South Coast’s history and maritime legacy.
Dylan Rocks Plymouth
A new biopic featuring legendary musician Bob Dylan prompts a trip down memory lane & explores Dylan’s ties to the area.
Gunk’holing: Turning Back Time
To your right is the Publisher’s Note from the very first issue of Cape Cod LIFE from June 1979. We did not have what is now known as Gunk’holing for…
When Cape Cod Dogs Lived Differently
Cape journalist and blogger reflects on times gone by with his free-spirited furry friend.
Weekend Away: Newport, Rhode Island
Our seaside sister to the west offers an escape to a coastal playground that bridges the gap between history and tomorrow.
The Cranberry: How America’s Native Red Berry Caught a Wave and Still Floats On
Though its dimensions are small, the wee cranberry has a long and notable history on Cape Cod.
Stones With Stories
Cape Cod residents are giving cemeteries a new life, rather than death, with projects to restore and uplift historical graveyards.
Navigating the Storms of Cape Cod’s Past
Local author and historian, Don Wilding, documents the ferocious storms of the Cape’s storied past.
He was in the Room
Local photographer Jack Bradley spent much of his career quietly capturing some of jazz’s greatest musicians.
Untold Stories of the Underground Railroad
Learn what historic role Martha’s Vineyard played in the Underground Railroad network in the 19th century.
Coastal Camelot
A glimpse into the restorative respite the Kennedys found in the New England summers.
Gunk’holing: Where has the time Gone?
As I sit down to write this column, I find myself overwhelmed with gratitude and nostalgia. This issue marks a milestone that I only hoped would be when I first…
Memories of a Cape Cod Life Writer
Christie Lowrance embarked on a writing career that began as a freelancer for Cape Cod LIFE back in its inception in 1979.
Gunk’holing: As far as the eye can see
Recently I asked my son Joshua, our photographer, if he thought we should tell the Cape Cod LIFE readers what he has taken photos of, and if they could do…
The History of Heritage
Celebrating its 55th year, Heritage Museums & Gardens sheds light on the people who inhabited the historical grounds.
