Programs
All Programs start at 7 p.m. at The Olde Colonial Courthouse 3046 Main St, Barnstable, MA
Admission is $10 for members and $15 for non-members.
Memberships available at the door or online.
- The collaboration with TITCOMBS BOOKSHOP enriches the program by offering attendees the opportunity to delve deeper into the authors' works. The support from the TOWN OF BARNSTABLE Tourism grant and other sponsors is invaluable, ensuring the continuation of these culturally enriching events. It's the community's participation and support that truly bring these programs to life, creating a vibrant atmosphere where literature and camaraderie flourish.
Our Next Program-Sept 9th
AUGUST 26 Six Walks in the Footsteps of Henry David Thoreau
AUGUST 26 Six Walks in the Footsteps of Henry David Thoreau
AUGUST 26 Six Walks in the Footsteps of Henry David Thoreau
- Presented by BEN SHATTUCK. By retracing Thoreau’s path through Cape Cod, the author demonstrates the ways walking in nature inspires us all.
- The author will also offer his book The History of Sound.
- Dessert reception and book signing follow Program.
Sponsored by:
John & Susan Littlefield
Lisa Donohue
Mr. & Mrs. Anonymous
TUESDAY, SEPT 3
AUGUST 26 Six Walks in the Footsteps of Henry David Thoreau
AUGUST 26 Six Walks in the Footsteps of Henry David Thoreau
- Accomplished marine biologist and author of Chasing Shadows, GREG SKOMAL discusses the fascination with shark ecology, history and behavior.
- Book signing, wine & cheese reception follows the Program.
Sponsored by:
Marcia & Bud Nugent
Melissa & Peter Brown
SEPT 9 If These Walls Could Talk
AUGUST 26 Six Walks in the Footsteps of Henry David Thoreau
SEPT 9 If These Walls Could Talk
- MARCIA BELMONTE YOUNG takes us on a tour of Cape Cod historic house museums and their stories of ship captains, Native Americans, artists, and ghosts.
- Dessert reception & book signing follows the Program.
Sponsored by:
Joe & Nancy Gill
Town of Barnstable Tourism Grant
SEPT 16 The Body of the People
SEPT 23 Blizzard of 78, A Story of Survival & Heroism
SEPT 9 If These Walls Could Talk
- PHINEAS FISKE introduces the Body of the People Reenactment starring JAMES COOGAN and others to tell the story of the declaration of Cape Cod’s independence and the beginnings of the American Revolution.
- Dessert reception.
Sponsored by:
Bronwen Walsh
Dianne Mahoney
Charles MacMillin
Robert Stewart
SEPT 23 Blizzard of 78, A Story of Survival & Heroism
SEPT 23 Blizzard of 78, A Story of Survival & Heroism
SEPT 23 Blizzard of 78, A Story of Survival & Heroism
- I n the midst of the Blizzard of 1978, the tanker Global Hope floundered on the shoals in Salem Sound off the Massachusetts coast. The Coast Guard heard the Mayday calls and immediately dispatched a patrol boat. Within an hour, the Coast Guard boat was in as much trouble as the tanker.
- told by Tales of Cape Cod favorite MICHAEL TOUGIAS.
- The author will also touch upon his new book – The Power of Positive Fishing.
- Book signing and dessert reception to follow.
Sponsored by:
Peri Wentworth
Robert & Nancy Stewart
SEPT 30 Bizarre & Eerie Events In War
SEPT 23 Blizzard of 78, A Story of Survival & Heroism
SEPT 23 Blizzard of 78, A Story of Survival & Heroism
- JOE YUKNA relates the Bizarre & Eerie Events In War.
- Experience the surreal and supernatural occurrences during wartime. All stories have been researched and are actual, no myths or hoaxes. Join us for a night of spooky learning
- Dessert reception.
Sponsored by:
Karen Rinaldo & Kevin Doyle