Prohibition was a law which made the production and sale of alcohol illegal in the United States. The 18th Amendment to the Constitution it was … [Read more...]
The Story of the Cleveland Ledge Lighthouse
April 27, 2026
Cape Cod and lighthouses go hand in hand. Surrounded by water, some of it treacherous, the Cape has needed the navigational aides to allow … [Read more...]
Forgotten History: The Story of Hyannis Port’s Railroad Wharf
April 8, 2026
For much of the last century Hyannis Harbor located inside Lewis Bay has been one of the most important ports on Cape Cod. It is where countless … [Read more...]
The Story of Frontier Valley
April 2, 2026
The 1950’s were the infancy of television. In 1950 only nine percent of American homes had a television, by 1960 that number had reached ninety … [Read more...]
Cape History: Thekla Hedlund and The Bellows in Falmouth
March 18, 2026
Cape Cod in June of 1933 was a very different place than today. The current Sagamore and Bourne Bridges were two years away from being finished, … [Read more...]
The Story of the Farris Windmill – Oldest Windmill No Longer on Cape Cod
March 12, 2026
Windmills have been an important and beautiful part of the charm and history of Cape Cod since it was first settled by Europeans four centuries ago. … [Read more...]
PHOTOS: A Sandwich Sunrise
March 9, 2026
A chilly start resulted in a beautiful morning in Sandwich. This is from Town Neck Beach and Sandwich Marina. Take a look at some of the … [Read more...]
The Best Places to Birdwatch on Cape Cod
March 5, 2026
Cape Cod is well-known as a paradise for beachgoers and boaters. But many may not be aware of the region’s reputation as a home for numerous bird … [Read more...]
Things You May Not Know About Falmouth
February 24, 2026
Falmouth is the second-largest municipality on Cape Cod, next to Barnstable. With its many inlets, bays, harbors, and ponds, it can be a wonderful … [Read more...]
The Story of The Original Canal Bridges
February 23, 2026
Each year hundreds of thousands of people cross over the Cape Cod Canal using one of the three bridges. The Sagamore, Bourne, and Railroad … [Read more...]
