History
Prisoners on the peninsula
During World War II, Cape Cod had a busy POW camp The raising of the American flag at Iwo Jima, the D-Day invasion at Normandy, and the horrific German concentration…
A real-life blockbuster
Author Nathaniel Philbrick discusses the disaster of the whale ship Essex—and the new film bringing the story to life In the 2015 Warner Bros. film In the Heart of the…
"You get what you give!"
For 22 years, painter Marieluise Hutchinson has utilized her artistic talent to benefit local non-profits Marieluise Hutchinson travels old New England roads searching for perfect scenes to paint. She is…
When the temperature drops, go take a hike!
Details on five invigorating walks on the Cape & Islands The warm weather has come and gone, and the tourists and seasonal residents of summer have left the Cape and…
The Changing Shape of Siasconset, Nantucket
Editor’s note: This is the 6th in a series of articles covering the region’s dramatically changing coastline. Click here to see all of the articles. The village of Siasconset sits…
Cape coffee company has bold intentions
Falmouth resident launches coffee company with a cause Here’s an easy prediction: if Thomas A. Baxendale were alive today, Bob Taft would buy the man a cup of coffee. A…
New, Tried, and True
Kitchen designs for 2016 are an intriguing blend of classic styles and out-of-the-box contemporary ideas. It’s often said that the kitchen is the heart of the home and to interior…
Mashpee Wampanoag are Reviving A Long-Lost Language
Local tribe learning to speak the words of their ancestors It started with a vision. In 1993—some 14 years before federal recognition of the Mashpee Wampanoag tribe—Jessie little doe Baird, a…
Chatham Airport: One Man’s Field of Dreams
Founder Wilfred Berube’s grassroots effort paved the way for the airport we know today Imagine that you and some friends decide to spend the day surfcasting off Monomoy. Rather than…
The Changing Shape of Ballston Beach, Truro
Editor’s note: This is the 5th in a series of articles covering the region’s dramatically changing coastline. Click here to see all of the articles. For two days in February…
Talk About A Family Tradition – Monahan Jewelers
Monahan Jewelers of Harwich celebrates 200 years in business Situated among a lineup of traditional looking stores and eateries on Harwichport’s vibrant Main Street (Route 28), one shop may appear…
The Changing Shape of the Cape & Islands: Edgartown, Chappaquiddick and the breach—and restoration—of Norton Point Beach
Editor’s note: This is the 4th in a series of articles covering the region’s dramatically changing coastline. Click here to see all of the articles. In April of 2007,…
Classic Chic
An elegant new beachside community reflects the Cape’s cottage colony legacy. One of Cape Cod’s most striking cultural markers—the beachside cottage colony—was born a century ago. The quirky little communities…
The Changing Shape of Nauset Beach & Town Cove
Editor’s note: This is the 3rd in a series of articles covering the region’s dramatically changing coastline. Click here to see all of the articles. Cape Cod’s Atlantic-facing communities have…
Exploring Museums
Cape Cod Maritime Museum The Cape Cod Maritime Museum is a gem hidden along the waterfront of Hyannis. Featuring exhibits on boatbuilding, the maritime industry, and maritime fine arts,…
Historical Societies & Museums
Eastham Historical Society The Eastham Historical Society is home to two historical venues, which host a number of activities and events for the summer season. Built in 1741, the Swift-Daley…
Cultivating the Arts
Artists Association of Nantucket The Artists Association of Nantucket promotes the visual arts on the island. Through educational programs, exhibits, and special events, AAN is busy year round fostering…
Remembering the Lutzen
Recalling the freighter that went aground in a heavy fog off Chatham in 1939 In February of 1939, Lewis W. Eldredge, 23, of Orleans went down to Nauset Beach to…
