History
There’s a Big Story behind these little squares…
Bourne exhibit to showcase historic town quilts Jane MacDonald was perusing one final booth at a flea market in Charlotte, North Carolina in the year 2000 when she spotted them—a…
These code-breakers were real lifesavers
Chatham exhibit shares the story of Nazi Germany’s Enigma Machines—and the Cape Codders who intercepted their messages and helped win the war! Submarine Rock lurks a stone’s throw off the…
The Changing Shape of Chatham’s Barrier Beach
Editor’s note: This is the 2nd in a series of articles covering the region’s dramatically changing coastline. Click here to see all of the articles. To a first-time visitor, Chatham’s…
Cape Cod Past and Present
A Series of 17 photos – one for each Cape town & the Islands – showcasing scenes from yesterday and today. In planning this Past & Present photography project, Dan…
Homeport – Centerville
In an era dominated by shipping, many captains called this Barnstable village home. Thedy Crosby had signed on to a ship due to sail out of Centerville. The ship lay…
The Cape’s Best Public Relations Officer
Joseph Lincoln’s prolific writing boosted Cape Cod tourism a century ago Wake up. Reach for a legal pad and pencil. Write. In the days before computers, word processors and spell…
The Changing Shape of Sandwich’s Town Neck Beach
Editor’s note: This is the 1st in a series of articles covering the region’s dramatically changing coastline. Click here to see all of the articles. It will be a long…
The Historic Stony Brook Grist Mill in Brewster
Brewster’s Stony Brook Grist Mill has enjoyed a fascinating history—and a thorough restoration Photography by Scott Laughlin and Stan Godwin Nestled in a small, scenic valley and between a babbling…
The Wreck of the Andrea Doria
A legendary ship, a monumental collision, and a miraculous rescue operation off the coast of nantucket. Since the Sparrowhawk sank off Orleans in 1626, the Cape and Islands have seemingly…
There’s history — and mystery — beneath the waters off Wellfleet
The fascinating story of Billingsgate Island. There is simplicity in the beauty of Wellfleet. The town is full of rich history, and there’s an authentic nature about those who have…
From Canvas to Gingerbread
The sweet history of a Martha’s Vineyard neighborhood. Step into the historic “campground” in the Martha’s Vineyard town of Oak Bluffs, and the bustle and glitz of this resort island…
Manry on a Mission
Remembering one sailor’s epic journey from Falmouth, MA to Falmouth, UK When Robert Manry arrived on Cape Cod in the spring of 1965, his visit began like that of countless…
Drawing on a Large Talent Pool
Six articles, Nine schools, 138 entries, and a one-of-a-kind art contest We were not sure this would work. When Cape Cod LIFE art director, Jen Dow, proposed we host a…
Outtakes from LIFE: Thanksgiving football edition
MASHPEE: After interviewing 15 local athletic directors, football coaches, and team supporters for an article on Thanksgiving Day rivalries among Cape Cod teams—as well as the Island Cup game between…
Thanksgiving football rivalries on Cape Cod and the Islands
Very early on Thanksgiving morning in 1987, a few years after he had stepped down as head football coach at Barnstable High, Don Dorr gathered his young son, Jayme, and…
Exhibit covers Provincetown’s whaling history
During the Charles W. Morgan’s recent tour of the Cape and Islands and points beyond, Stephen Borkowski had the rare opportunity to sail aboard the historic wooden whaling vessel as…
Chatham Bars Inn celebrates 100 years of luxury
When the Chatham Bars Inn opened for business in June of 1914, the new resort was the picture of luxury. Situated high on a bluff overlooking Aunt Lydia’s Cove—and the…
A Century on the Sound
The 100th anniversary of Cape Cod’s classic Wianno Seniors will be celebrated this summer showcasing classic—and particularly American—Nantucket Sound memories. For the last 100 years, a small sloop designed and built on…
