Day 210 Cape Cod Maritime Days 2013

Exhibit: “Making Waves-Maritime Ventures on Cape Cod”

Cape Cod Maritime Museun, South Street, Hyannis, from 05/19/13 to 06/21/13

Encompassing five centuries, “Making Waves: Maritime Ventures on Cape Cod” narrates the Cape’s work on the water with iconic imagery, artifacts, and biographies. The exhibit is a story of Cape Cod’s ocean stewards—their risky business on the high seas and along the coast, and their livelihood from Nantucket Sound, Cape Cod Bay, and the waters of the Outer Cape. Ongoing exhibit at the museum.

Maritime Days 3-hour Bike Rental Package

Little Capistrano Bike Shop, 30 Salt Pond Road, Eastham,from 05/19/13 to 06/21/13

For More Info:
(508) 255-6515
http://www.littlecapistranobikeshop.com/

Enjoy a 3-hour Bike Rental Package to the Coast Guard Station & Beach for $12! Bike down the Nauset National Seashore Bike Trail to Coast Guard Station & Beach. Enjoy the magnificant National Seashore and the beautiful ocean. Bonus: On Sunday’s bike to the Nauset Lighthouse, you can tour the lighthouse! (see the Maritime Days calendar of events for lighthouse hours). Package includes: Bike, Helmet, Map & Lock. Valid 7 days a week May 19th -June 21, 2013.

17th Annual Cape Cod Maritime History Symposium

Cape Cod Museum of Natural History, Brewster,  06/01/13 9:30am – 2:30pm

For More Info:  508-896-3867

9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Cost to attend is $25 per person (includes luncheon). Pre-registration is required; call 508-896-3867. Lectures include: “Bass River: A Tidal River of Lore & Legend” by historian Barry Homer; “Something Interesting About Wychmere Harbor” by retired Harwich harbormaster Thomas Leach; “It’s Not All Work: Maintaining and Operating the Legendary USCG 36500” by Richard G. Ryder, Coxswain/Operations Mngr., Motor Lifeboat CG36500 & Donald St. Pierre, Marine Mechanical Historian; “From Whaling to Whale Watching: How Marine Mammals Shaped the History and Culture of Cape Cod” by Kathy Zagzebski, Executive Director, National Marine Life Center.

Discovering Harwich Sea Captains: A Walk Through History at Mount Pleasant Cemetery

Meet at Mount Pleasant Cemetery, accesses from Forest Street or South Street in Harwich Port, 06/01/13

Explore the maritime history of Harwich on his one-hour guided walking tour of Mount Pleasant Cemetery, burial ground of many sea captains, mariners and their families! 2-3 p.m. Cost: $4 per person. Sponsored by the Harwich Historical Society.

Wellfleet Harborfest & Nautical Flea Market

Wellfleet Town Pier, Wellfleet,  06/01/13

Featuring a variety of vendors, outdoor & children’s activities, live entertainment, local food, great raffle prizes and the signature Nautical Flea Market! New in 2013: The town of Wellfleet will hold an auction of surplus property like marine items and small watercraft! 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Event coincides with Wellfleet Restaurant Week, happening May 29-June 5.