Flyer image with historic cranberry and whaling photos.

Cape Verdeans: A Proud Legacy in Whaling and Cranberry Bogs

Cape Cod National Seashore

Special Event
  • Feb 15, 2025 at 11:00 AM
  • Free

Join us at the Salt Pond Visitor Center at 11 a.m. on Saturday, February 15 for a special presentation by the Cape Cod Cape Verdean Museum and Cultural Center in Falmouth!

Director Barbara Burgo will speak about the important historical and cultural contributions of the Cape Verdean community on Cape Cod, especially around the cranberry industry and whaling. Barbara will have various artifacts and books for attendees to view.

This special presentation is sponsored by the Friends of Cape Cod National Seashore.

Fees

This event is free to attend.

Location

50 Nauset Road, Eastham, MA 02642

Latitude and Longitude 42.000000, -70.000000

Schedule

Date:

Feb 15, 2025

Time:

11:00 AM

Duration:

1 hour and 30 minutes

Event Type

  • Partner Program
  • Talk
Tags: cape verde, cultural program, cultural history