Sunday, May 14

A Hull as their Coffin: The Sinking and Discovery of the Steamship Portland
Time: 2 to 3 p.m.

Location: Cape Cod Maritime Museum, 135 South Street, Hyannis

Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary's maritime archaeologists will give a talk on the Steamship Portland, as well as a showing of the Science Channel's 45-minute special on the wreck of the Portland. They will stay afterwards for questions about the filming of the show, and to discuss the status of the archaeological investigation of the shipwreck.

Cost: Free, donations are welcome

Information: 508-775-1723 or www.CapeCodMaritimeMuseum.org

The Critter Cruise
Time: 1 and 3 p.m.

Location: MacMillan Pier, Provincetown

Come aboard Viking Princess Cruises for a hands-on exploration of the marine life of Provincetown! Help catch, release and study animals big and small. See what new critters the sea reveals today.

Cost: $10 adults, $7 children

Information: 508-487-7323 or www.capecodecotours.com

East Boat Basin Exploration
Time: 1 p.m.
Location: Meet the Park Ranger at the Cape Cod Canal Visitor Center in Sandwich
Explore the recreational and commercial activities on this guided walk along the
waterfront at the East Boat Basin in Sandwich. Learn about the fishing fleet and why
the Sandwich basin was originally created. Discover the Canal’s powerful impact on
local jobs and economy. Sponsored by the US Army Corps of Engineers.
Cost: Free
Information: 508-759-4431

Kayak the Waterways of Cape Cod
Time: 7 to 10 a.m.      
Location: Nauset Marsh, Eastham
Explore the natural beauty and maritime history of Cape Cod’s unique water
trails by kayak, led by certified kayak instructor and coastal naturalist Dick Hilmer
and his team of certified guides.
Cost: Cost is $20 for adults and $15 for children 16 years of age or under. Proceeds
to benefit the Waterways of Cape Cod project of the Provincetown Center for Coastal
Studies.
Information: 508-240-1211 or dhilmer@coastalstudies.org. Reservations are
required.

Open House at Three Sisters Lighthouses
Time: 1 to 4 p.m.
Location: Park at Nauset Light Beach in Eastham, follow signs to the lighthouses
These 19th century lighthouses once provided a beacon for sailors off the
shore of Nauset Light Beach. Come see a rare set of three lighthouses and learn of
their historyand importance. Sponsored by Cape Cod National Seashore.
Cost: Free
Information: 508-255-3421, www.nps.gov/caco/

Provincetown Harbor History Tour rovincetown Harbor History Tour
Time: 11 a.m.

Location: MacMillan Pier, Provincetown

Explore the unique history of Provincetown Harbor on this one-hour tour aboard

Viking Princess Cruises. Hear tales of Pilgrims, lifesavers, artists, shipwrecks and

more.

Cost: $10 adults, $7 children

Information: 508-487-7323 or www.capecodecotours.com

Tours at Nauset Lighthouse
Time: 1 to 4 p.m.
Location: Nauset Light, North Eastham
Tours of the lighthouse, open to the public. Sponsored by the Nauset Light
Preservation Society.
Cost: Donations are welcome
Information: 508-240-2612

Trolleys Ahoy
Time: 10 to 4 p.m.
Location: Sandwich Village
Trolleys Ahoy will provide transportation around to the village retailers and lovely restaurants, by the Sandwich Library, out to Green Briar and up to Heritage Museums & Gardens for their many Maritime exhibits. It will also go to Merchant Square to view the Sailors Valentine line of jewelry at Robert Guertin Jewelers, and around the East Basin to the Canal Visitors Center to steer the canal from the Captains chair.
Cost: Free
Information: 508.833.9755 or www.sandwichchamber.com