|
SATURDAY, MAY 17
2008 Cape Cod Maritime History Symposium
Time: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Location: Cape Cod Maritime Museum, Hyannis
Interesting lectures on topics in maritime history. Lunch included with admission.
Cost: $15
Information: 508-775-1723, www.capecodmaritimemuseum.org
Cape Cod Birdathon
Location: Throughout Cape Cod, event to follow at Long Pasture Wildlife Sanctuary
Cape Cod Birdathon is a friendly team competition focused on counting as many species of birds as possible during a 24-hour period, while raising funds to support the Coastal Waterbird Program and Long Pasture Wildlife Sanctuary. A potluck dinner and concert will follow the event.
Information: 508-362-7475 or iives@massaudubon.org
Children’s Story Hour
Time: 1 to 2 p.m. and 3 to 4 p.m.
Location: Chase Free Library, 7 Main Street, West Harwich
Susan Smith of Susan’s Book Bag will present two stories for children. Story Hour from 1 to 2 p.m. highlights "Tommy’s Fish” by Tommy de Paola for ages 4-6. The second story hour highlights “Ghost Ship” by Mary Higgins Clark for ages 7 to 9. Ample parking behind Friendly’s.
Cost: Free
Information: 508-432-2610
Dennis Lifesavers Exhibit
Time: 1 to 4 p.m.
Location: 1736 Josiah Dennis Manse, 77 Nobcusset Road, Dennis
Telling the story Dennis men who served at the Cape Cod stations of the US Life Saving Service saving survivors, and sometimes vessels, on the Outer Cape shores. This extremely hazardous duty is little known today.
Cost: Free
Information: 508-385-2232
Harbor Your Arts Artist Shanties
Location: Bismore Park, Ocean Street, Hyannis
Time: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The Harbor Your Arts artist shanties are a unique harborfront location for artists to create and sell their work. All work is juried, and includes painting, photography, glass blowing, jewelry and more!
Cost: Free
Information: www.harboryourarts.com
Kayak the Waterways of the Lower Cape
Time: 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Location: Strong Island, Chatham (bring a lunch)
Investigate different coastal habitats during these exceptional kayak tours that include kayak instruction and environmental education. Certified kayak instructor and coastal educator, Dick Hilmer will lead you through sheltered creeks, into bays and marshes, and towards islands rich in cultural history. During the three-hour coastal exploration, the certified guides of Explore Cape Cod Tours will provide professional instruction in easy to paddle, comfortable and stable tandem kayaks. Perfect for novice or experienced paddlers. All equipment is provided. Saturday and Sunday price is $28 for adults and $20 for children 16 years of age or under. Tuesday and Friday paddles cost: $25/$18. Solo kayaks upon request.
Information: 508-240-1211 or dhilmer@explorecapecod.com. Reservations are required.
Keeping Ships Safe
Time: 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Location: Cape Cod Canal Visitor Center, US Coast Guard Station and Sandwich Marina, Ed Moffitt Drive in Sandwich
The US Army Corps of Engineers works to ensure safe movement of vessels thought the Cape Cod Canal. Join a Park Ranger to discover how the waterway is made safe for navigation. View real-time radar, camera and computers images of the Canal.
Cost: Free
Information: 508-833-9678 or www.capecodcanal.us
Mid-19th Century Hay Barge on display
Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Location: Salt Pond Visitor Center, Eastham
Come and see this historic 19th century hay barge that has recently been put on permanent display on the grounds of the Salt Pond Visitor center. Rangers and volunteers will be able to provide a brief overview and answer questions about the history of this rare and unique workboat.
Cost: Free
Information: 508-255-3421, www.nps.gov/caco/
Multimedia Presentation: A National Treasure Offshore
Time: 2 p.m.
Location: Province Lands Visitor Center, Race Point Road, Provincetown
Join Anne Smrcina from Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary for a one-hour look at this ocean area deemed to be of special national significance. Historically important as a fishing ground for over 400 years, and more recently popularized as a world-class whale watching destination.
Cost: Free
Information: 508-349-3785, www.nps.gov/caco/
Open house at Nobska Lighthouse
Time: 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Location: Nobska Light, Nobska and Church Road in Woods Hole
Tours of the lighthouse. Children must be 45” tall and over age 6. Only six people can go up at a time on tour.
Information: http://a01311.uscgaux.info/
Osterville Maritime Festival
Location: Throughout the village of Osterville
Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
A village-wide festival honoring the maritime history and traditions of this quaint, Cape Cod village - home of the historic Crosby Boat Yard and the birthplace of the famous Wianno Senior. Lectures at the Village Library, maritime art displays in the village’s art galleries, films and boat exhibits at the OstervilleHistoricalMuseum, musical performances, food vendors, merchant sales, raffles and promotions throughout the Village. Sponsored by Osterville Business & Professional Association. Rain or shine!
Cost: Free
Information: www.ShopOsterville.com
Osterville Museum Boat Shop Open House
Time: Open house and tours, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; video at 11 a.m.
Location: Osterville Historical Society & Museum, 155 West Bay Road, Osterville
Open house, tour of boats and boat shop. Showing of “Lady of the Sound,” a video depicting the history of the Wianno Senior.
Cost: Free
Information: 508-428-5861, www.osterville.org/OHSindex.htm
SAR Demonstration – Air Station Cape Cod
Time: High tide (around 10:30 a.m.)
Location: Millway Beach, viewed from Barnstable Harbor
Search and rescue demonstration with United States Coast Guard Air Station Cape Cod.
Cost: Free
Information: 508-362-8521
A Whaling Family’s Story
Time: 11 a.m.
Location: Captain Penniman House at Fort Hill in Eastham
Explore the interior of this historic home at Fort Hill. Learn about this whaling captain and his well-traveled family.
Cost: Free
Information: Reservations required! Call 508-255-3421.
BACK
|
