July 09, 2008
Travel Back in Time to a New England Whaling Village in - Whale Port
Thousands of visitors venture to the tip of Cape Cod each summer to go whale watching, but just two hundred years ago hunting whales was the way of life in Provincetown. On Sunday, July 20th, at 7 PM, at Province Lands Visitor Center in Provincetown, find out about the important role that whaling served in many New England communities in “Whale Port.”
July 02, 2008
Cape Cod National Seashore Employee Association Sponsors Blood Drive
The Cape Cod National Seashore Employee Association is sponsoring a blood drive on Thursday, July 17, 2008, from 10 AM to 3 PM at park headquarters located at 99 Marconi Site Road, Wellfleet, Massachusetts.
July 01, 2008
Hear Adventures of Summers Spent at the Seashore in - Memories of a Cape Cod Childhood
Most vacations on the Cape only last for a few days, but imagine the fun of spending an entire summer at the seashore. Find out what it would be like to have the wharves and dunes as your playground during a free program, “Memories of a Cape Cod Childhood” being offered by Cape Cod National Seashore. The program will be held on Sunday, July 13, at 7 PM at Province Lands Visitor Center in Provincetown.
June 30, 2008
Cape Cod National Seashore to Host - The Wreck of the Sparrow-Hawk Program
If only these old bones could speak! Mark Wilkins, director of the Cape Cod Maritime Museum in Hyannis, explores the nature of the Sparrow-Hawk voyage, her passengers, and what the ship may have looked like. This free, one-hour presentation will be held at 7 PM on Tuesday, July 8 at the Salt Pond Visitor Center indoor auditorium.
June 30, 2008
Cape Cod National Seashore to Host Stellwagen Bank Program
Anne Smrcina, Educational Coordinator at the Gerry E. Studds Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary will provide an in-depth look at the protected area that lies off the northern tip Cape Cod, one of fourteen designated marine sanctuaries in the nation. Learn about the important role of the Gerry E. Studds Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary for both human and natural communities. This free, one-hour presentation will be held Tuesday, July 15, at 7 PM at the Salt Pond Visitor Center indoor auditorium. The program will begin shortly after a brief annual membership meeting of the Friends of the Cape Cod National Seashore.
June 30, 2008
Hear Adventures of Summers Spent at the Seashore - Memories of a Cape Cod Childhood Program
Most vacations on the Cape only last for a few days, but imagine the fun of spending an entire summer at the seashore. Find out what it would be like to have the wharves and dunes as your playground during a free program, “Memories of a Cape Cod Childhood” being offered by Cape Cod National Seashore. The program will be held on Sunday, July 13, at 7 PM at Province Lands Visitor Center in Provincetown.
June 20, 2008
Examine Cape Cod National Seashore through the Eyes of Scientists in - The Science Behind the Scenery
Cape Cod’s natural splendor speaks for itself, but by understanding the important research that takes place in the national seashore, you might develop a greater appreciation for this unique place. Examine the seashore through the eyes of scientists in “The Science Behind the Scenery.” The programs will be held at 2 PM on Tuesdays, July 1 and 8 at Salt Pond Visitor Center in Eastham, and Thursdays, July 10 and 17 at Province Lands Visitor Center in Provincetown.
June 19, 2008
A Voice from the Past Shares Tales of Adventure in - Visit With a Mayflower Passenger
Most people know about the voyage of the Mayflower, but not everybody has heard the story told by one of the ship’s passengers. Learn what it was like to sail into Provincetown Harbor in 1620 in a “Visit With a Mayflower Passenger” being offered by Cape Cod National Seashore. The program will be held at 7 PM on Sunday, July 6 at Province Lands Visitor Center in Provincetown.
June 12, 2008
Cape Cod National Seashore to Host Traditional Celtic Music Program on July 1
Well-known Celtic musicians, Billy Hardy and Beth Sweeney will kick off this year’s Tuesday night program series at Cape Cod National Seashore’s Salt Pond Visitor Center in Eastham. Featuring the foot-stomping and hand-clapping folk musical traditions of the Celtic people, this free, one-hour performance will be held at 7 PM on Tuesday, July 1 at the indoor auditorium.
May 29, 2008
Non-Native Plant Control Work to Occur at Fort Hill in June
Cape Cod National Seashore Superintendent George Price has announced that the National Park Service Northeast Exotic Plant Management Team (EPMT) will visit the seashore from June 18-25 to work on exotic plant control at Fort Hill in Eastham. While the work is underway, some minor trail detours may be in effect.
May 23, 2008
Cape Cod National Seashore Presents - Truro - a Tiny Town with a Tremendous History
On Saturday, June 14th at 2 PM at the Province Lands Visitor Center, historian Richard Whalen will tell tales about the earliest days in Truro, beginning even before the Pilgrims arrived.
May 23, 2008
Cape Cod National Seashore Presents Jobi Pottery - Historic Slideshow and Slip-Mold Demonstration
On Saturday, June 21st at 2 PM at the Province Lands Visitor, Susan Kurtzman will tell the story of Jobi Pottery using historic photos, and give a live demonstration of pottery techniques.
May 22, 2008
Experience the Wonders of Wind at the Highlands Center at Cape Cod National Seashore
Join us at Highlands Fest 2008, a celebration of The Wonders of Wind, on Saturday, July 12th at the Highlands Center at Cape Cod National Seashore in Truro. Come rain or shine for all or part of the day and bring your family and friends! The day’s free activities will be held from 9 AM to 1 PM.
May 16, 2008
Join Americorps and NPS in Highlands Center Clean Up at Cape Cod National Seashore
Roll up your sleeves and help spruce up the Highlands Center at Cape Cod National Seashore! On Monday, May 19, 2008, members of Barnstable County AmeriCorps Cape Cod will work with park management and maintenance staff to clean up the grounds of the Highlands Center. The event will last from 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM; come for all or part of the day.
May 15, 2008
Marconi Area Facilities Improvement Environmental Assessment
Cape Cod National Seashore Superintendent George E. Price, Jr. has announced that the 30-day public comment period for the Marconi Area Facilities Improvements Environmental Assessment begins today and closes on June 14, 2008.
May 08, 2008
Cape Cod National Seashore Presents - A National Treasure Offshore
The Atlantic Ocean is a vast natural resource, but an 842-square-mile area off the shores of Cape Cod stands out for its special ecological and cultural significance. Learn about the important role of the Gerry E. Studds Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary for both human and natural communities in A National Treasure Offshore on Saturday, May 17 at the Province Lands Visitor Center in Provincetown at 2 PM. The event is free, accessible, and open to the public.
May 08, 2008
Cape Cod National Seashore Presents - Seafaring Cape Codders - Adventures on the Seven Seas
On Saturday, May 24th, the award-winning local author, Jim Coogan, will recount the adventures of Cape Cod men, women, and even children who sailed to faraway places. Mr. Coogan’s program will be at 2 PM at Province Lands Visitor Center, off Race Point Road, Provincetown. The event is free, accessible, and open to the public. This program is sponsored by Friends of the Cape Cod National Seashore.
May 08, 2008
Cape Cod National Seashore Presents - Old Harbor Station - The Life of a Life-Saving Station
The sea has claimed most of the thirteen life-saving stations that once guarded Cape Cod’s shoreline, but the Old Harbor Station at Race Point Beach stands as a testament to the local heroes that lived and worked in these buildings. Experience the remarkable history that lies behind its boat room doors in Old Harbor Station: The Life of a Life-Saving Station. On Saturday, May 31st at 2 PM at Province Lands Visitor Center, join Richard G. Ryder, Life-Saving Service historian and author of Old Harbor Station to hear about the brave men who risked their lives to uphold the seafaring way of life on Cape Cod. Province Lands Visitor Center is located on Race Point Road in Provincetown. The event is free, accessible, and open to the public.
May 02, 2008
Cape Cod National Seashore Presents Pirates of Cape Cod
On Saturday, May 10 at 2 PM at the Province Lands Visitor Center, uncover Cape Cod’s scandalous past during a one-hour presentation with local pirate expert Ken Kinkor. The visitor center is located on Race Point Road in Provincetown. The event is free, accessible and open to the public. It is sponsored by the Friends of the Cape Cod National Seashore.
May 02, 2008
Cape Cod National Seashore Presents Open House - Old Harbor Life-Saving Station
A relic from the days of tragic shipwrecks and valiant rescues, the Old Harbor Life-Saving Station at Race Point Beach in Provincetown is a treasury of maritime heritage. On Sundays May 11th, 18th, and 25th from 1:30 to 4 PM, pay a visit to this historic station for a glimpse into an era when communities depended upon the sea, and dedicated mariners risked their lives to uphold the local way of life.
April 22, 2008
Cape Cod National Seashore Presents Salty Tales of Provincetown History
Most people wouldn’t suspect that the tiny fishing village at the tip of Cape Cod was fortified during the Civil War. Come hear about “Fort Useless”, “Fort Ridiculous” and other fascinating landmarks in Provincetown’s forgotten military past in Salty Tales of Provincetown’s Naval History. On Saturday, May 3rd at 2 PM, join park ranger Patrick Bird for this one-hour multimedia presentation, spanning the Revolutionary War to the modern era. Provincetown’s naturally deep, safe harbor has been central to the community throughout its history, making it a port worth fighting for.
April 18, 2008
Province Lands Visitor Center Slated to Open on May 1
On May 1, Cape Cod National Seashore’s visitor center at the tip of the Cape in Provincetown will reopen for the season.
April 14, 2008
Cape Cod National Seashore Advisory Commission Two Hundredth Sixty Fifth Notice of Meeting
Notice is hereby given in accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92-463, 86 Stat. 770, 5 U.S.C. App 1, Section 10), that a meeting of the Cape Cod National Seashore Advisory Commission will be held on April 28, 2008.
April 10, 2008
Cape Cod National Seashore to Celebrate National Park Week April 19 through 27
They’re out of school, and they rule! Kids, that is! Resident children and those visiting Cape Cod during April vacation week are invited to join park rangers at Cape Cod National Seashore for special free programs and activities during National Park Week, April 19 through 27.
March 24, 2008
Cape Cod National Seashore to Celebrate International Marconi Day on April 26th
On April 26 Cape Cod National Seashore and amateur radio operators will celebrate International Marconi Day from 9 AM to 3 PM at the Coast Guard Station, Coast Guard Beach, Eastham. The event is free and open to the public.
March 24, 2008
Photographer Eric Lindbloom to Exhibit Works at Salt Pond Visitor Center
Cape Cod National Seashore Chief of Interpretation Sue Moynihan has announced that Salt Pond Visitor Center in Eastham will host an exhibit of works by noted landscape photographer Eric Lindbloom. Running from April 16 through May 17, 2008, the exhibit will showcase black and white photographs taken from two different projects: “Salt Marsh Grass” and “Pinewoods.”
March 12, 2008
Cape Cod National Seashore to Host Tracking Workshop in the Field April 12th
Due to the popularity of the February tracking program, Cape Cod National Seashore will once again host professional tracker C. Diane Boretos, who will lead a free field lesson in using good detective skills to discover the wildlife that abounds beyond our view. This program will take place on April 12th from 9 AM to 12 noon, and will teach tracking skills which will sharpen one's observation skills and instill knowledge about the habits, signature marks, and physical features of local wildlife.
January 11, 2008
Marconi Transatlantic Wireless Message Anniversary Radio Event
KM1CC, the Cape Cod Marconi Radio Club will operate on January 18, 2008 to commemorate the sending of Marconi’s first transatlantic message 105 years ago from his Wellfleet Station to Great Britain. Licensed amateur radio operators are welcome to join KM1CC at the Coast Guard Station, Coast Guard Beach, Eastham, from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
January 09, 2008
Cape Cod National Seashore to Host Tracking Workshop in the Field - February 9th
On February 9th, 2008 from 12 PM to 3 PM, Cape Cod National Seashore will host a free field workshop for adults with professional wildlife tracker C. Diane Boretors. Participants will learn tracking skills which will sharpen their observation skills and instill knowledge about the habits, signature marks, and physical features of local wildlife.
January 09, 2008
Cape Cod National Seashore to Commemorate 30th Anniversary of the Blizzard of 1978
On February 16th, Cape Cod National Seashore will commemorate the anniversary of the February 6-7, 1978 storm. Through presentations and remembrances this dramatic weather event will be brought to life again for seashore residents and visitors.
December 20, 2007
Cape Cod National Seashore Holiday Schedule
Cape Cod National Seashore’s Salt Pond Visitor Center in Eastham will be open from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM on Monday, December 24. The center will be closed on Christmas Day, and will reopen at 9:00 AM on Wednesday, December 26.
December 19, 2007
Public Health Fish Consumption Advisory for Five Cape Cod National Seashore Ponds
Health officials in Wellfleet and Truro and Cape Cod National Seashore Superintendent George Price announce that they were notified this week by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH) of a fish consumption advisory at Dyer Pond and Long Pond in Wellfleet and Great Pond, Snow Pond, and Slough Pond in Truro.
December 13, 2007
Cape Cod National Seashore to Host Classic Maritime Films
Duck in out of the winter weather and into the comfort of the newly-appointed and designed theater at Salt Pond Visitor Center in Eastham to enjoy free, classic movies this winter. Great feature films from the past will be shown on Sundays at 1:00 PM from January 6th through February 10th.
December 13, 2007
Seashore to Host Junior Lifeguard Program for Summer 2008
Cape Cod National Seashore will once again offer its Junior Lifeguard Program for boys and girls 13 to 16 years old this summer. The purpose of the program is to promote water safety on Cape Cod by reaching out to area youth. In addition, junior lifeguards are often excellent future candidates to fill paid senior lifeguard positions at the seashore.
December 12, 2007
White House Christmas Tree Features Ornament Painted by Outer Cape Student Artist
An ornament designed by Brandi Weber, a Truro resident and student at Provincetown High School adorns this year’s White House Christmas Tree, along with 346 others representing the country’s National Park areas.
December 05, 2007
Cape Cod National Seashore Advisory Commission Meeting on December 11th
The two-hundredth and sixty third meeting of the Cape Cod National Seashore Advisory Commission will take place on Tuesday, December 11, 2007, at 1:00 p.m., in the meeting room, at Headquarters, Marconi Station, in Wellfleet.
November 02, 2007
Cape Cod National Seashore to Show - Desperate Crossing The Untold Story of the Mayflower - During Thanksgiving Holiday Weekend
Cape Cod National Seashore Chief of Interpretation Sue Moynihan has announced that during the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, there will be three showings of the acclaimed History Channel movie “Desperate Crossing: The Untold Story of the Mayflower.”
October 12, 2007
Decision Reached Regarding the Hunting Program at Cape Cod National Seashore
Today the National Park Service (NPS) announces its decision regarding the hunting program at Cape Cod National Seashore (CCNS). In the Record of Decision (ROD) for the Final Environmental Impact Statement (Final EIS), the NPS selected the preferred alternative described in the Final EIS.
October 01, 2007
National Seashore to Host Salty Tales - the Naval History of Provincetown - a Slideshow Presentation with Park Ranger Patrick Bird
Cape Cod National Seashore Chief of Interpretation Sue Moynihan has announced that on Saturday, October 13th at 2:00 PM, interpretive park ranger Patrick Bird will present Salty Tales of Provincetown’s Naval History.
October 01, 2007
National Seashore to Host Mapping Provincetown - a Presentation with Park Ranger Thomas Parsons
Cape Cod National Seashore Chief of Interpretation Sue Moynihan has announced that on Saturday, October 20th at 2:00 PM, interpretive park ranger Thomas Parsons will present Mapping Provincetown.
October 01, 2007
National Seashore to Host Desperate Crossing - The Untold Story of the Mayflower - a Special DVD Screening
Cape Cod National Seashore Chief of Interpretation Sue Moynihan has announced that on Saturday, October 27th at 2:00 PM, there will be a special DVD screening of Desperate Crossing: The Untold Story of the Mayflower.
October 01, 2007
National Seashore to Host Ghosts and Folklore of the Outer Cape - a Storytelling Presentation with Historian Dan Sanders
Cape Cod National Seashore Chief of Interpretation Sue Moynihan has announced that on Wednesday, October 31st at 2:00 PM, storyteller and historian Dan Sanders will present Ghosts and Folklore of the Outer Cape.
September 19, 2007
Cape Cod National Seashore to Host Fall Series - No Child Left Inside - Connecting Kids to Nature and the Outdoors
Cape Cod National Seashore Superintendent George Price has announced that the national seashore will host a series of programs this fall aimed at helping educators, youth group leaders, parents, and caregivers develop strategies for engaging youngsters in nature exploration. Many of the programs will be for families, and will include outdoor skills. No Child Left Inside - Connecting Kids to Nature and the Outdoors begins on October 11 and concludes on November 3.
September 10, 2007
Two-Hundredth Sixty Second Meeting of the Cape Cod National Seashore Advisory Commission
The two-hundredth and sixty second meeting of the Cape Cod National Seashore Advisory Commission will take place on Monday, September 24, 2007, at 1:00 p.m., in the meeting room, at Headquarters, Marconi Station, in Wellfleet, MA.
September 10, 2007
Cape Cod National Seashore to Host National Public Lands Day Project
Cape Cod National Seashore Superintendent George Price has announced that on September 29 from 9 AM to noon, national seashore staff and volunteers will participate in National Public Lands Day at Salt Pond Visitor Center in Eastham. Dubbed, “Helping Hands for America’s Lands,” National Public Lands Day is the nation’s largest hands-on volunteer effort to improve and enhance the public lands Americans enjoy. The event began in 1994 with three federal agencies and 700 volunteers.
September 07, 2007
National Seashore to Offer Ranger-Guided Programs this Fall
Cape Cod National Seashore’s Chief of Interpretation Sue Moynihan has announced that the fall schedule of ranger-guided interpretive activities at Cape Cod National Seashore will take effect on September 1, 2007 and continue into November.
September 07, 2007
National Seashore to Host Pre-Contact Lifeways of Indigenous People Called Wampanoag a Presentation with Ramona Peters
Cape Cod National Seashore Chief of Interpretation Sue Moynihan has announced that on Saturday, September 8th at 2:00 PM, Ramona Peters will present Pre-Contact Lifeways of the Indigenous People Called Wampanoag. The one-hour talk, slated for the Province Lands Visitor Center, will provide an informed perspective on the pre-contact lifestyle of the Wampanoag on Cape Cod. Archaeological evidence indicates that indigenous peoples have inhabited the Cape since the end of the last ice age. Peters will discuss the evolution of their cultural and functional practices over the centuries, including the implications of the early contact period with Europeans, who began to settle on the Cape in the mid-1600s. The event is free, accessible and open to the public.
September 07, 2007
National Seashore to Host Concert with Vicky McKee and Jack Pearson of The Shore Thing
Cape Cod National Seashore Chief of Interpretation Sue Moynihan has announced that on Saturday, September 15th at 7:00 PM Vicky McKee and Jack Pearson of The Shore Thing will present Songs of the Seashore. The one-hour concert, slated for Province Lands Visitor Center in Provincetown, will feature all original music celebrating the diversity of life, love and nature.
September 07, 2007
National Seashore to Host The Changing Shape of Cape Cod - a Presentation with Coastal Geologist Graham Giese and Geographic Information Specialist Mark Adams
Cape Cod National Seashore Chief of Interpretation Sue Moynihan has announced that on Saturday, September 15th at 2:00 PM coastal geologist Graham Giese and Geographic Information specialist Mark Adams will present The Changing Shape of Cape Cod. The one-hour slide lecture, slated for the Province Lands Visitor Center, will discuss the processes that continuously reshape the Cape’s coastline in both historical and contemporary contexts.
September 07, 2007
National Seashore to Host Global Climate Change and Renewable Energy Solutions on Cape Cod - a multimedia presentation with Educational Coordinator for Waquoit Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve Joan Muller
Cape Cod National Seashore Chief of Interpretation Sue Moynihan has announced that on Saturday, September 22nd at 2:00 PM, the educational coordinator for Waquoit Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve, Joan Muller, will present Global Climate Change and Renewable Energy Solutions on Cape Cod.
August 10, 2007
Completion of a Final Environmental Impact Statement for the Hunting Program at Cape Cod National Seashore
Cape Cod National Seashore Superintendent George E. Price, Jr. has announced that a Final Environmental Impact Statement (Final EIS) has been completed for the National Seashore’s hunting program.
May 24, 2007
Cape Cod Dune Shacks Found Not to Meet Criteria for Recognition as a Traditional Cultural Property
WASHINGTON, DC – The National Park Service announced today that the Dune Shacks of the Peaked Hill Bars Historic District, which is located within the bounds of Cape Cod National Seashore in Massachusetts, does not satisfy National Register of Historic Places requirements for recognition as a Traditional Cultural Property (TCP). In rendering this decision, the Park Service stressed that the district continues to remain eligible for listing on the National Register based on criteria of significance identified by the Keeper of the National Register in a determination of eligibility dating from May 1989.
February 20, 2007
Provincetown Community Compact to Have Short-Term Use of Fowler Cottage
Cape Cod National Seashore Superintendent George Price has announced that the seashore will be partnering with the Provincetown Community Compact to utilize the Fowler Cottage in the Dune Shacks of the Peaked Hill Bars Historic District on a short-term basis pending development of a plan for future use and preservation of the district. Under agreement with the seashore, The Compact will have use of the cottage through 2009.
February 09, 2007
Three Billion Dollar National Park Service Presidential Budget Proposal Could Benefit Cape Cod National Seashore
The President’s $2.4 billion National Park Service budget for Fiscal Year 2008 calls for the largest increase in park operations funding ever proposed and leveraged public-private investments that could generate as much as $3 billion to help the National Park Service prepare for its 100th birthday in 2016. The proposed budget includes 3,000 new seasonal employees, continues increases for park maintenance, and targets specific cultural and natural resource improvements. This budget proposal could impact the base budget for Cape Cod National Seashore.
January 10, 2007
Large Flocks of Waterfowl Feeding Furiously in East Harbor Lagoon this Winter
Massachusetts Coastal Zone Management and Cape Cod National Seashore staff report flocks of hundreds of sea and bay ducks, of at least 13 species, on East Harbor lagoon this winter.
January 08, 2007
Public Health Fish Consumption Advisory for Three Cape Cod National Seashore Ponds
Health officials in Wellfleet and Truro and Cape Cod National Seashore Superintendent George Price announce that they were notified this week by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH) of a fish consumption advisory at Duck and Great Ponds in Wellfleet and Ryder Pond in Truro. The MDPH advisory is based on average fish-sampling results from the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) that showed that mercury in fish from these three ponds was at or above the Food and Drug Administration’s Action Level for mercury of 1.0 mg/kg. Fish from the other two ponds sampled, Gull and Herring in Wellfleet, were below state advisory standards for mercury.
October 31, 2006
Cape Cod National Seashore Reports on Status of Dune Shack Ethnographic Study
George Price, Superintendent of the Cape Cod National Seashore, has distributed an update to the occupants of the Dune Shacks of the Peaked Hill Bars Historic District about the status of the ethnographic study and the subsequent evaluation of whether the area will be considered a Traditional Cultural Property (TCP) under the guidelines of the National Register. At the request of the Provincetown Board of Selectmen, the park, along with its Advisory Commission, suspended efforts in 2003 to develop a long-term management plan for the historic district in order to undertake the ethnographic study.
September 11, 2006
Updated Schedule for Hunting EIS
Superintendent George Price today announced the decision to extend the timeline for completing the Final Environmental Impact Statement for the Cape Cod National Seashore hunting program. The impact of this decision will maintain the status quo hunting program of the past three years since the U.S. Court ordered suspension of the hunting of pheasants in the boundary of the national park. All other aspects of the hunting program will remain the same until a new policy is enacted.
