History

When Cape Cod Dogs Lived Differently

By Seth Rolbein | January 15, 2025

Cape journalist and blogger reflects on times gone by with his free-spirited furry friend.

Weekend Away: Newport, Rhode Island

By Julie Craven Wagner | December 5, 2024

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

By Chris White | December 5, 2024

Though its dimensions are small, the wee cranberry has a long and notable history on Cape Cod.

Stones With Stories

By Sarah Serota | September 24, 2024

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

By Mia Phillips | September 24, 2024

Local author and historian, Don Wilding, documents the ferocious storms of the Cape’s storied past.

He was in the Room

By John Basile | August 20, 2024

Local photographer Jack Bradley spent much of his career quietly capturing some of jazz’s greatest musicians.

Untold Stories of the Underground Railroad

By Virginia Noone | July 29, 2024

Learn what historic role Martha’s Vineyard played in the Underground Railroad network in the 19th century.

Coastal Camelot

By Chris White | June 17, 2024

A glimpse into the restorative respite the Kennedys found in the New England summers.

Gunk’holing: Where has the time Gone?

By Brian Shortsleeve | June 17, 2024

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

By Christie Lowrance | May 21, 2024

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

By Brian Shortsleeve | May 21, 2024

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

By Chris White | April 16, 2024

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

A Slice of LIFE

By Cape Cod Life Publications | April 16, 2024

Over 45 years, one thing has remained the same: creating iconic covers has become synonymous with our brand.

Gunk’holing: Thanks for the Memories

By Brian Shortsleeve | April 16, 2024

It is always a pleasure to receive feedback from our audience and followers. Over the past 45 years, the correspondence has covered many topics and provided interesting memories that others…

Creating Camelot

By Chris White | November 13, 2023

JFK’s legacy and how it has shaped our understanding of an era 60 years after his assassination.

If the Walls Could Talk

By Leslie Hatton | September 5, 2023

Portraits of the past found tucked into the walls of historic homes in Provincetown rock the local art community.

Through The Eyes of Children – Then and Now

By Cape Cod Life Publications | September 5, 2023

The new exhibit at the Martha’s Vineyard Museum examines childhood on the island 100 years ago.

Gunk’holing: Letter From A Friend

By Brian Shortsleeve | September 5, 2023

I have been friends with Nancy and Brian Donohoe for about 50 years. Nancy’s daughter Heidi and her great-grandmother are in the cover photo of the second issue of Cape…

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