History
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.
Village LIFE: Provincetown
Visit Provincetown where the beaches are beautiful and the culture is vibrant.
Rousing The Rebels: Women In The Revolution
Women of the American Revolution stepped forward as quiet heroines proving their indispensable role in the fight for independence.
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.
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.