Cape Cod Voices

Hannah and her sister Susan lived on Grand Island before it became Oyster Harbors. She was thought to be a witch and was hanged by the townspeople. Here is her story...

The Roaring Twenties were a pivotal turning point in Cape Cod history. Socially, economically and culturally. This overview is a brief history of those times both locally and nationally. Stay tuned

Another trip back in time for a look at a hidden gem of theater here on the Cape. The University Players had some very impressive actors and soon to become Hollywood Icons. Jimmy Stuart, Henry Fonda, and more to name a few. Stay tuned.....

Using the lyrics from Cole Porter's song Anything Goes which he wrote for his broadway show musical in 1934 by the same name, if we listen carefully we can see the parallels of the changes happening today 100 years later. Yes, history does repeat itself.

Kick-a-poo-Joy Juice "a  moonshine  elixir of such potency that the fumes alone have been known to melt the rivets off battleships " so says Hairless Joe and Lonesome Polecat.... Stay tuned.

Those three titles cover the stories in this podcast with another nostalgia podcaster added.. Stay tuned.

This is the techie part of the Cape Cod Canal... but it is important... The canal is under Federal jurisdiction which means better financing. Also, join us in our research as Dorothy and I search out topics for our presentation at OVL in January. Will keep you posted. Thanks for listening.

As early as 1600, a canal was discussed to make passage for ships easier than facing our outer banks. A shipwreck every two weeks made the journey around the Cape a huge hazard and one many ship owners and Ship's captains avoided. Stay tuned as this isthmus becomes a canal and see the comlexities the engineers encountered.

We begin with Sylvanus B. Phinney who founded the papeer in 1803 at 22 years of age, and the many mergers the newspaper had over the years. We also touch on the home he built here and never lived in whch the Barnstable Historical Society purchased and offers it as a museum. Stay tuned.

Cape Cod Independence from the British was 250 years ago o September 27th 1774. Did you know that? Stay tuned to find out what actually happened.

Hyannis or the Village of Hyannis has a rich history as does its surrounding other vilages. Today we explore these quaint little places from the viewpoint of the Hyannis Chamber. Makes you want to visit all of them. Stay tuned.....

This podcast is to remind you of two events happening this weekend. The first is the 95th Anniversary of the Cape Cod Airfield and the second event is an actual reenactment of an historical event (1774) called Body of the Peope. Stay tuned...

You knew it was coming... save the date!! To celebrate the airfield's 95th birthday we're having a fly in on September 14th (rain date 9/15). There will be aircraft and antique cars on display, biplane rides,skydiving, RC plane demos, food trucks, and more! Bring the family and take a step back into aviation history.   WINGS AND WHEELS CAPE COD AIRFIELD 95TH ANNIVERSARY EVENT. SEPTEMBER 14...

It is an eye-opening experience to see what the Cape Cod Chamber has accomplished since its inception 103 years ago. Resident or Tourist, listen and prepare to be amazed and overwhelmed and grateful for what they have done to foster tourism and kept the Cape's ambiance intact.

Boardman was a stunt flier in Hells Angels but he was also a pioneer in the history of flight. Stay tuned

What was the reason behind prohibition? This short podcast examines some of the reasons behind the ammendment. It only lasted 13 years...

This story link was sent to me through Joan at the Coast Guard Heritage Museum in response to my request for information about the Coast Guard's role in the rum-running business. This story from the Naval Archives brings to light the importance of the Coast Guard during prohibition but also its birth of the aviation arm of the service. Stay tuned...

Rum running was dangerous and very risky during prohibition. As the protagonist (good guy) you had several antagonists (bad guys) the Coast Guard and the MOB... and the ever present - family to feed and provide for theme. Hope you enjoy these stories. drop us a line and send us your thoughts...

One of our more historic sites on the Cape. The tracks, the engines, the seating are all part of an interesting history of the Cape. The railroad has ben here since 1848 but used for freight for the Sandwich Glass Company. By 1887 14 of the 15 towns on the Cape had rail service. I forgot to mention the Cape Cdder which runs from Boston's Back Bay to Hyannis during the summer.

A fisherman and well known rum runner, Manuel Zora had many different occupations, Eugene O'Neil wrote him as one of his characters in his trilogy of plays, Mourning Becomes Electra.. Zora starred in several plays by the Wharf Players and posed for portraits for local artists. His best known role was evading the United States Coast Guard while rum-running. Stay tuned...

Did you know we had polo matches as well as a Speakeasie at the Marston's Mills Airfield? That and motorcycle races and car races there also. If you have never visited that airfield, you are missing a piece of Cape Cod History... Take a ride in an authentic reproduction of an open cockpit plane. Stay tuned...

Robertson Ayling, founder and manager of the Hyannis Airport dies in a tragic boating accident. What happens to the airport next is the rest of the story. Stay Tuned for the true story as told by Alton Brewster Sherman in his own words.

Did you know we have a real speakeasie here on the Cape? It still stands on Run Pond Road in South Yarmouth. Built in 1933 for $125.000 it has a very interesting past. Was it owned by Rum Runners? That is for you to decide as you listen to this podcast. Stay tuned.

Guess who that was? You may remember him if you listen to this short podcast. Bootlegger, restaurant owner, he even spent some time in Leavenworth and knew a few of Hollywood's famous. Stay tuned...

This story was originally published in the Historical Society of Yarmouth in February 2003. Local sites as Bass Hole, The Fish House, Sandy Neck, Casa Madrid, and other places it seems were part of this business. Stay Tuned...