Tag: Pages of History
Celebrating the life and work of Cape Cod writer, historian and character, Noel Beyle
Celebrating the work of Noel Beyle He sold books and bravado. He relished in humor and history. And he frequently…
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The history of The Carnegie in Edgartown
In Edgartown, Andrew Carnegie’s dream lives on In 1848, a 13-year-old boy and his family emigrated from Dunfermline, Scotland’s historic…
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Did you know Eastman’s Hardware has over 100 years of storied history?
Over 100 years ago, Charles Eastman set in motion a local business that still serves the Falmouth community today A…
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Ever wonder how the Cape Cod Canal came to be?
August Perry Belmont Jr. was a product of his age, in an age that needed his products. The Gilded Age—a…
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A Mecca of Glaze & Haze: The Cape Cod Coliseum
Lost Sailor “Hear the sea birds cryin’ and there’s a ghost wind blowing And it’s calling you, to that misty…
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Pages of History: What’s in a Name?
The individuals behind a few of the storied names of Cape Cod’s history Please don’t try this at home—yours or…
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Pages of History: Soldiers of the Surf
Cape & Islands surfmen were among the courageous heroes of the U.S. Life-Saving Service Photos courtesy of Coast Guard Heritage…
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Nantucket’s brightest star
Nantucket astronomer Maria Mitchell’s legacy still shines after 200 years Maria Mitchell would no doubt be surprised at the scope…
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A monument to romance
The Crosby Mansion’s past and present are rooted in love Once the grandest home in Brewster, the historic Crosby Mansion…
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Painters from Provincetown’s past
William and Lucy L’Engle were part of Cape Cod’s early art colony Among the artists and writers who gathered in…
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Grand hotels of the past… and present
Venues that helped shape the Cape and Islands as a vacation destination The peninsula of Cape Cod and the islands…
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A complementary couple: The distinct styles of folk artists Ralph and Martha Cahoon
“Ralph had salt water in his veins, and his artistic language carried history and paid homage to those who lived…
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Ice through the ages
When Cape winters centered on frozen ponds During a Cape Cod winter, chilling ocean waves curl upon frozen beaches, ocean…
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This shell has always generated interest: History of wampum
A brief history of wampum and how it’s been used over the years One of the first things you notice…
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My parents met at Camp Edwards
She was a volunteer typist; he was a prisoner of war Since reading the fascinating article, “Prisoners on the Peninsula:…
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The colorful history of Cape Cod postcards
New exhibit and book showcase 100 years of local postcards “Greetings from Cape Cod”—one vintage postcard reads—“a neck of land…
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The charming history of Eastham’s ‘Three Sisters’ lighthouses
Cape Cod Life ONLINE exclusive Since their birth in 1838, the Three Sisters lighthouses in Eastham have worked together as…
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Whalers once headed to Smith’s Tavern in Wellfleet for food, drink and fun
Excavation in 1969-1970 found evidence of a tavern on the Outer Cape in the early 1700s Editor’s note: Prior to…
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