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This is the eighth post in a series about life on the Outer Cape during World War II. There were no fireworks on the Fourth of July in Wellfleet in 1942. Instead, the Town had a longer parade that included … Continue reading →

This is the seventh post in a series about life on the Outer Cape during World War II. The new year, with the country now at war, brought a measure of seriousness to life on the Cape. While the economy … Continue reading →

This is the sixth post in a series about life on the Outer Cape during World War II In June, in Provincetown, Arctic explorer Rear Admiral Donald MacMillan reminded Americans that the Germans could launch an attack on the U.S. … Continue reading →

This is the fifth post in a series about life on the Outer Cape during World War II. January in Wellfleet started off with an appeal to donate to the fund for the preservation of Colonial Hall, with $2,000 needed … Continue reading →

This is the fourth post in a series about life on the Outer Cape during World War II. Wellfleet had two big projects in the summer of 1940. In July, the annual meeting of the Wellfleet Board of Trade, the … Continue reading →

This is the third post in a series about life on the Outer Cape during World War II. With the Winter War between Russia and Finland in full swing in the first few months of 1939-40, Wellfleet’s Finnish community helped … Continue reading →

World War II began as the summer of 1939 came to a close; Germany invaded Poland on September 1, and on September 3, Great Britain and France declared war on Germany. Within days, Australia, New Zealand, and Canada were also … Continue reading →

I’ve been curious for some time about what it was like to live in Wellfleet during World War II. When I wrote this blog post about Camp Wellfleet, I shared the story of the family that had to temporarily relocate … Continue reading →

The Atlantic White Cedar Swamp (Chamaecyparis thyoides) within the Cape Cod National Seashore (CCNS) is popular with park visitors. While accessing the walk involves driving out to the parking area for Marconi Beach, the swamp and its boardwalk trail are … Continue reading →

I only discovered the “other Wellfleet” when a Google Alert announced that a rodeo was coming to town. Wondering why Wellfleet, Massachusetts would be planning such an event, I clicked on the news, and there was Wellfleet, Nebraska. Recently, I … Continue reading →