History
The Gingerbread Blueprint
Right out of a storybook, Martha’s Vineyard’s colorful and charming Gingerbread Cottages have been enchanting visitors for over 160 years.
Pages of History: A Gilded Age Getaway
For Grover Cleveland, our country’s 22nd and 24th President, Cape Cod was a special place.
Charity Begins at Home
Local charitable group The Friday Club shows no signs of slowing down as they enter their 125th year of fundraising.
The Chilling Crimes of Jolly Jane
The story of Jane Toppan, a serial killer known as “Jolly Jane” and her ties to the village of Cataumet.
The LIFE Brian Built
Reflections on the man who created the first local publication born from a love of sharing all that makes Cape Cod special.
The Rainbow Fleet
Colorful sails of the Nantucket Rainbow Fleet glide past Brant Point in a historic summer tradition.
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.