Tag: local history

17 May 2026: The Way We Were, Early 1900’s

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Cape Codders witnessed and embraced many changes during the early 1900’s. With the railroad, came thousands of “summer colonists” to boost a failing fishing-based economy. Along came the telephone and then electricity. Marconi came to Cape Cod and installed a “thunder factory” in Wellfleet that made more noise on dry dark nights than a horror movie. Motor cars drove alongside horse and wagon on the sandy roads. Come see a slide show of real Cape Codders and their visitors as … Continue reading 17 May 2026: The Way We Were, Early 1900’s

The Way We Were, Early 1900’s

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Cape Codders witnessed and embraced many changes during the early 1900’s. With the railroad, came thousands of “summer colonists” to boost a failing fishing-based economy. Along came the telephone and then electricity. Marconi came to Cape Cod and installed a “thunder factory” in Wellfleet that made more noise on dry dark nights than a horror movie. Motor cars drove alongside horse and wagon on the sandy roads. Come see a slide show of real Cape Codders and their visitors as they, along with the rest of the world, adapted to the big changes of a new century.

Irene M. Paine has a family tree that rooted on Cape Cod in the 1620’s. She writes prose, poems, and historical fiction, with details garnered from the hundreds of family photos dating back to the early days of photography. Originally from Paine Hollow in South Wellfleet, she lives in Yarmouth with her husband Jim Wolf, and three canine companions.

Learn more at 10 a.m. on Sunday, May 17, 2026. All are welcome.

At the Chapel in the Pines, 220 Samoset Road in Eastham.  Doors open at 9:30.
Also on Zoom via this Zoom program link.

22 Mar 2026: Who Tells the Story: A Cape Cod Reburial

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In spring of 1976 a skeleton that had been on display for many years in a local history museum was reburied. The ceremony was a collaboration between the Wellfleet Historical Society, the Wampanoag People, and the Cape Cod National Seashore. In attendance that day were members of all three organizations. What actually happened there, at that moment in history, depends upon who is asked! Storyteller Jim Wolf has tracked several versions of the story to present to you. “”Who Tells … Continue reading 22 Mar 2026: Who Tells the Story: A Cape Cod Reburial

15 Mar 2026: Historic Storms of Cape Cod with Don Wilding

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Sunday, March 15, 2026 10:00 AM Cape Cod has always been in the path of deadly hurricanes and ferocious storms. Unwelcome summer visitors include the “Long Island Express” Hurricane of 1938, the Great Atlantic Hurricane of 1944, the twin Hurricanes Carol and Edna in 1954 and Hurricane Bob in 1991. These storms destroyed countless homes and left coastal communities under several feet of water. Surging tides carried away houses with residents inside who didn’t survive, and high seas sank the … Continue reading 15 Mar 2026: Historic Storms of Cape Cod with Don Wilding

Who Tells the Story: A Cape Cod Reburial

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In spring of 1976 a skeleton that had been on display for many years in a local history museum was reburied. The ceremony was a collaboration between the Wellfleet Historical Society, the Wampanoag People, and the Cape Cod National Seashore. In attendance that day were members of all three organizations. What actually happened there, at that moment in history, depends upon who is asked!

Storyteller Jim Wolf has tracked several versions of the story to present to you.

“”Who Tells the Story”” is dedicated to the memory of the late Wamsutta, also known as Frank James, former Nauset Regional High School music teacher and catalyst of the indigenous people’s National Day of Mourning, now observed annually at Plymouth, MA. According to Jim, “Frank was an important mentor to me, and we had many discussions about the differences between oral and written traditions.”

Learn more at 10 a.m. on Sunday, March 22, 2026. All are welcome.

At the Chapel in the Pines, 220 Samoset Road in Eastham.  Doors open at 9:30.
Also on Zoom via this Zoom program link.

18 Jan 2026: For the Unremembered: A Journey of Reflection into Cape Cod’s Connection to Slavery

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Join us on Sunday, January 18, when Susanna Graham-Pye shares her research into the complex legacy of systemic racism on Cape Cod. Her creative, non-fiction guidebook For the Unremembered: A Journey of Reflection into Cape Cod’s Connection to Slavery recounts how the “unremembered” shaped our communities and offers us a more inclusive understanding of our past and U.S. history. Susanna will read an excerpt from the book and discuss her intentions in writing it. All are welcome. Susanna Graham-Pye is … Continue reading 18 Jan 2026: For the Unremembered: A Journey of Reflection into Cape Cod’s Connection to Slavery

13 Jul 2025: Edward Hopper’s Eastham with Bob Seay

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Sunday, July 13, 2024 10:00 AM Fellowship member Bob Seay will once again present what has become an annual happening at the Chapel in the Pines – his talk about painter Edward Hopper’s interest and work in Eastham with a discussion of what he painted here and where those sites and buildings are today including his 1948 watercolor of the Chapel titled Church in Eastham. All are welcome. Bob Seay, an Eastham resident, is recently retired as the transportation reporter … Continue reading 13 Jul 2025: Edward Hopper’s Eastham with Bob Seay

12 Jan 2025: Wampanoag Art for the Ages, Traditional and Transitional

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Sunday, January 12, 2025 10:00 AM Join us on January 12, 2025 as Lee Roscoe discusses her book, Wampanoag Art for the Ages, Traditional and Transitional, which looks at the lifeway of the Algonquian tribe through their arts. Illustrated with 80 color photos, the book covers pottery, wampum, regalia, matting, painting and more with foremost Wampanoag artisans discussing the how and why of their art. In an article from the Provincetown Independent Roscoe states: “For the Wampanoag, there’s no separation between art … Continue reading 12 Jan 2025: Wampanoag Art for the Ages, Traditional and Transitional

8 Dec 2024: If Our Walls Could Talk

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Sunday, December 8, 2024 10:00 AM Join us on December 8, 2024, for an enlightening discussion about the remarkable organization Protect Our Past (POP). Dedicated to preserving historic properties in Cape Cod and beyond, POP operates under the belief that historic buildings are more than mere structures; they are artistic creations that contribute to a unique sense of place and identity. By protecting these homes and streetscapes, we preserve our visual environment and ensure that future generations can enjoy and … Continue reading 8 Dec 2024: If Our Walls Could Talk

15 Sep 2024: Sunday with Zion Union Heritage Museum

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Sunday, September 15, 2024 10:00 AM Join us on September 15 for a presentation about the Zion Union Heritage Museum, a museum of art and a museum of history celebrating the contributions of African-Americans, Cape Verdeans and Native Americans on Cape Cod. Deb Ullman is from Eastham and a member of NFUU. For 3 years she has been a volunteer at the museum which is open for tourist buses and by appointment. Learn more at 10 a.m. on Sunday, September … Continue reading 15 Sep 2024: Sunday with Zion Union Heritage Museum