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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 →

If you are upset by killing animals please don’t read this. This image may be the most widely distributed photograph of South Wellfleet.  It was taken by Provincetown photographer George Henry Nickerson (1829-1902) in November 1884 when a large school … Continue reading →

In December 1931, the Hyannis Patriot newspaper covered the birthday of South Wellfleet resident Mrs. Mary Newcomb who was celebrating her 85th birthday. Although she had a bit of rheumatism, the reporter found her cheerful and engaged with an interest … Continue reading →

Recently, a friend asked if I could identify the South Wellfleet house pictured in this early 20th century postcard. The postcard was printed in Germany by Leighton and Valentine Company, New York City. This company was formed in 1909 when … Continue reading →