Tag: Pages of History

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.
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Navigating the Storms of Cape Cod’s Past
Local author and historian, Don Wilding, documents the ferocious storms of the Cape’s storied past.
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He was in the Room
Local photographer Jack Bradley spent much of his career quietly capturing some of jazz’s greatest musicians.
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Untold Stories of the Underground Railroad
Learn what historic role Martha’s Vineyard played in the Underground Railroad network in the 19th century.
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Coastal Camelot
A glimpse into the restorative respite the Kennedys found in the New England summers.
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Memories of a Cape Cod Life Writer
Christie Lowrance embarked on a writing career that began as a freelancer for Cape Cod LIFE back in its inception in 1979.
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The History of Heritage
Celebrating its 55th year, Heritage Museums & Gardens sheds light on the people who inhabited the historical grounds.
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Creating Camelot
JFK’s legacy and how it has shaped our understanding of an era 60 years after his assassination.
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Through The Eyes of Children – Then and Now
The new exhibit at the Martha’s Vineyard Museum examines childhood on the island 100 years ago.
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The Tides of Talent
The turn of the 20th century saw a wave of artists and other creative types flood the Outer Cape for inspiration and community.
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Summertime, But the Livin’ Wasn’t Always Easy
How Nantucket became a cosmopolitan tourist destination is explored in the Nantucket Whaling Museum’s new exhibit.
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Day Dreaming
The 22 iconic Days Cottages dotting the shoreline in North Truro have attracted & inspired us for the better part of a century.
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Leave the Light On: Heroic Women Who Lit the Coastal Lighthouses
Throughout history there have been women who have kept the lights burning strong in our coastal lighthouses.
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Where None May Land
Nomans Land, south of Martha’s Vineyard, may not be suitable for humans today, but that was not the case in the past.
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Harwich’s Heated Reckoning
One hot August afternoon in 1848, emotions and beliefs collide in what has become known as the Harwich Mob.
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The French Dispatch
The French Cable Station Museum in Orleans occupies some of history’s most memorable moments.
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Isaac Snow: Revolutionary Pirate & Incorrigible Prisoner
Taking a step back into the Cape’s Revolutionary past reveals the story of Isaac Snow.
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