In My Footsteps: Trip 101: Rockland, Massachusetts

In My Footsteps

Christopher Setterlund

Trip 101:  Rockland, Mass.

December 16, 2010

            It was originally settled as a part of neighboring Abington.  With its historic Union Street filled with amazing homes, Rockland has definitely made its own path since separating from Abington in 1874.  Original European settler James Walshie settled Rockland in 1673.  It was used as a camp by Wampanoag sachem, or chief, Metacom, during King Philip’s War in 1675-76 during his raids on the town of Scituate.

Rockland Memorial Library

            Ironically although it shares the name with the town, Rockland Trust neither began in, nor has its corporate headquarters in Rockland.  I went and began photographing the Rockland Trust on Union Street thinking it was the original branch of the bank established in 1907.  I was fortunate enough to get to speak with a man from that branch and he informed me that the first branch of Rockland Trust was actually in Scituate.  The corporate headquarters are located in neighboring Hanover.  The branch I visited was opened in 1917 and actually was the corporate headquarters until 2008, so it was still historic but not exactly what I had thought.

The five soldiers in front of Rockland's Town Hall.

            Union Street is the main drag of Rockland and is the location of many of the historic buildings in the small town of just over 17,000.  Taking a walk along Union Street was great, despite the sidewalk being worked on.  The Rockland Memorial Library, on the corner of Union Street and Belmont Street, is a member of the Old Colony Library Network which accommodates much of the South Shore.  The building was erected in 1874 and has the same classic style as some of the buildings I enjoyed in Easton and Fairhaven that were created by Henry H. Richardson and Henry H. Rogers respectively.

            Up on the right from the library, on the corner of Union St. and North Avenue is a beautiful church, the Holy Family Church.  Established in 1882 it was the first church built after Rockland became a separate town.  It is made of brick which gives it a unique appearance.  There are several ‘block’ buildings as well in Rockland on Union Street.  Those are the buildings I have referenced several times before bearing a name on the concrete façade near the top.  I have been trying to find out who determined the names which adorn these blocks and can only assume they are the folks who fronted the money to have them built.  The Bigelow and Phoenix block buildings are a few such examples in Rockland.   

Lower Union Street Historic District

            Further down Union Street as it closes in on Market Street there is a really nice stretch of historic homes.  There are always historic homes in every town from the 17^th through 19^th century but the ones which make up the Lower Union Street Historic District were each unique in their own way.  The first home I saw actually caused me to do a double-take; I had to go back.  Built in 1846 it was amazing, yellow with red shutters and what looked like small awnings over the windows.  The colors of the house were only topped by the small fenced in front yard.  The picket fence was a mix of red, blue, pink, and yellow with some one of a kind lawn ornaments including a dresser and a tricycle covered with flowers.

            After that incredible display I parked at the end of Union Street and took a walk to see more of these homes up close.  There was a home from 1874 which was blue with red trim and had two large Christmas wreaths near the edges of the front.  The colors and layouts of these homes made each look like a dollhouse of sorts.  I found myself snapping photo after photo of this great stretch of Rockland’s Union Street.

Lower Union Street Historic District

            One spot that stood out to me was actually the Rockland Town Hall.  It was not so much the building itself but the display in front of it.  There in front of the sign stood five wooden soldiers each about three-feet tall.  They were from each branch of the military and gave the area a special feel as each of them cast a never ending salute to the cars passing by.

            Once a camp for Wampanoag sachem Metacom, Rockland has a rich history which is still quite evident as you walk the streets today.  From the ‘block’ buildings that I have seen to the longtime headquarters of Rockland Trust there is no shortage of sites to see.  Don’t forget to stop and salute the wooden soldiers in front of the Town Hall and check out the impressive stretch of unique historic homes of the Lower Union Street Historic District as it creeps toward Market Street.  That walk will really tie together everything you see in Rockland.  Have fun and happy traveling!

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Directions:  Rockland Town Hall:  From Rt. 3 take Exit 13, turn right at Rt. 53, left at Rt. 123.  Follow it 4 miles, turn right at Union St.  Town Hall is .2 miles down on right.  Lower Union St. Historic District begins .2 miles further down, just past Vernon St.

References:  Rockland, Ma.gov

            Rockland Memorial Library.org

In My Footsteps: Trip 75: Kingston, Mass.

In My Footsteps

Christopher Setterlund

Trip 75:  Kingston, Massachusetts

August 26, 2010

            Kingston is a very difficult town to get a hold of.  For me it took me three trips to find all of the places I was looking for.  Perhaps it was just the fact that I was not looking hard enough.  I will tell you that once I was able to get my bearings I found Kingston to be much more than just the town where the Independence Mall is located.

The Jones River

            Although it was incorporated as a separated town thanks to a dispute between residents of north and south Plymouth Kingston had long been the home of the Wampanoag tribe of Native Americans.  There are several Native American burial grounds inside the borders of Kingston which also housed some of the bloodiest battles of King Philip’s War in the 17^th century.

            Another interesting story is that of Kingston’s Silver Lake.  The large lake on the western side of town was formerly known as Jones River Pond.  It was used to harvest ice during the cold winters which would then be shipped all over the world.  Kingston was very successful in the business of ice harvesting and renamed Jones River Pond Silver Lake in the early 1800’s for marketing purposes at the height of the ice harvesting exportation.  The ice harvesting on Silver Lake ended around 1870 but the lake retains its name to this day.

Major John Bradford Homestead

            I believe another source of confusion for me as I searched through Kingston was the fact that my GPS brought me to the old Town Hall which was used from 1841 until 2003 when a new one was built.  The New Town Hall on Evergreen Street overlooks the Evergreen Cemetery.  When I first visited Kingston and the Old Town Hall I knew something was amiss when there were no cars and the building was rather run down.  It does still have a nice gazebo on the green as well as a Civil War monument but the building itself is a hollowed out shell.

            The Jones River which passes through Kingston is a big part of the town and its history.  I found a great spot to view the river was the Jones River Landing on Landing Road.  There was a small rocky parking area and a few docks nearby, I was able to get a great vantage point looking north and south.  There are other places I am sure to check out the Jones River but this one caught my eye due to the fact that there were several other historic sites within walking distance.

Gray's Beach Park

            Directly across from where I parked is the small Jones River Park which came complete with an interesting marker.  Located in the middle of the park the marker identifies the spot near where Kingston’s large shipbuilding industry once stood.  Between 1726 and 1898, 276 vessels built near that spot were launched at the Jones River Landing where I had parked.

            Next to the Jones River Park is the home of Major John Bradford built in 1714.  Bradford was the grandson of the original Plymouth County Governor William Bradford.  John Bradford was a First Deputy to the Plymouth Courts and eventually became a Selectman and a Representative to the General Assembly in Boston.  The house served as the Bradford’s homestead for sixty-two years and was lived in continuously until it was purchased by the Jones River Village Club, predecessor to the current historical society, in 1921.

Unique home located near Gray's Beach

            The final spot I visited during my time in Kingston was Gray’s Beach in the village of Rocky Nook.  I arrived later in the afternoon so the lowering sun gave the beach an orange-yellow hue that added to the beauty of it.  The Myles Standish Monument can be seen stretching above Captain’s Hill in neighboring Duxbury.  The view across Kingston and Duxbury Bay out to the Gurnet and Clark’s Island is awesome.  The shadows of the trees of Gray’s Beach Park stretched out nearly to the water and I enjoyed just standing and watching the families splashing in the water.

            In the summer there is a small snack shack open to the right of the beach and is a perfect way to allow yourself to spend the entire day at the beach.  One really neat spot at Gray’s Beach is actually located on the nearby Wharf Road but is visible from the sand.  Though I tried to look up its exact identity there is a house sitting a few hundred feet out from the shore on a private gated driveway.  It is a very unique sight as there is no yard and although it is smoothly paved the house seems to be built on a sort of breakwater for the beach.

            Though it was difficult for me to find all that I was looking for during my initial trip through Kingston it ended up being worth the wait.  There is the great historic area around the Jones River Landing and any day would not be complete without taking in Gray’s Beach Park.  Of course if you wish there is always the Independence Mall which is a whole day of fun on its own.  Have fun and happy traveling!

Directions:  Jones River Landing:  From Rt. 3 take Exit 9, turn right at Rt. 3A.  Take slight right at Landing Rd.  Jones River Landing is on right just before Rt. 3 underpass.

            Gray’s Beach Park:  From Rt. 3 take Exit 6, turn right for Rt. 44, turn left at Rt. 3A.  Turn right at Howlands Ln., take 1^st right onto Gray’s Beach Road.

References:  Wicked Local - Kingston - History of Silver Lake

                Kingston, Ma. - Official Town Site

            Jones River Village Historical Society

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In My Footsteps: Trip 72: Weymouth, Mass.

In My Footsteps

Christopher Setterlund

Trip 72:  Weymouth, Mass.

August 26, 2010

            Sitting at the top of the South Shore and sporting a spectacular view of Boston, the city of Weymouth is a great destination all its own.  Whether you like the natural beauty or historic significance there is something for everyone here.  Named for a coastal town in England, the connection to the sea is apparent as soon as you enter Weymouth.  There are stretches of amazing beaches on the north side facing Boston to the northwest and Hull to the northeast.

Webb Memorial State Park

            Ironically Weymouth was one of the first settlements in the New World by the English in 1622.  The original colony called Wessagusset failed within a year and the original inhabitants were forced out by the Massachusett tribe of Native Americans.  They fled to Maine where they were taken back to England by fishermen who came every summer.  It would not be until 1630 that another colony was attempted, this one succeeded.

View of Boston from Great Hill Park

            There are two tremendous parks where the views of the surrounding area will take your breath away.  The first is Webb Memorial State Park located on River Street at the northern most tip of Weymouth.  There is a nice green strip of land that juts out into Hingham Bay and is perfect for walking.  I found another area though that piqued my interest a little more.  There is a small hill called ‘Mary’s Point’ which gives a great view.  The path leading up to the top, maybe thirty to forty feet high, winds around until you reach a set of benches at the ‘summit.’  The views of Hingham and Hough’s Neck in Quincy are well worth the short walk.

            The other park in Weymouth with an amazing view is Great Hill Park which is only a mile or so away from Webb Memorial Park.  There are two entrances, Bradley Road which is a nice easy ride, and there is Baylee Drive, a rough ride with chunked pavement.  This of course was the route I chose.  Despite the fact that I drove up the wrong road the view of the Boston skyline was perhaps the best I have ever seen.  I enjoyed just standing at the top of the green hill and staring off toward the bustling city, I might have stayed all day if not for the fact that I had many other sites to see.

Abigail Adams Birthplace

            Unknown to me before arriving in Weymouth was the fact that it was the birthplace of Abigail Adams, wife of President John Adams and mother of President John Quincy Adams.  The house where she was born in 1744 still stands on Norton Street.  There was not a place to park in front of the house so I ended up parking in a cemetery located just behind the house and walking through it to get to the house.  On the premises there is also a marker showing where a time capsule was buried in 1976 to be opened in 2076.  I doubt that I will be there to see it, but I’d be interested in knowing what is in it.  Only a short walk away from the Abigail Adams House is the small but very pretty Abigail Adams Village Green.  There is also a state park bearing her name along Bridge Street.

            The next spot I visited today is nothing more than some trees and scrub brush, it was what used to be there that was why I stopped at the intersection of Middle Street and Washington Street.  Here where only trees and brush stand was the site of the original Weymouth Town Hall.  It was built in 1852 but burned to the ground in 1914.  There were no remnants of the old building, or anything that would give you a clue as to what stood there but for the sign post nearby.  It was also near the spot of the old Town Hall where the last major Indian attack during King Philip’s War took place.  This attack, on April 19, 1676, was as close as King Philip’s forces got to the city of Boston.  It made me wonder after seeing these historic markers how many people that drive through that intersection everyday have no idea how important it is.

Weymouth Great Pond

            The final spot I visited was the Weymouth Great Pond on Randolph Street.  Located in the southern part of Weymouth this pond serves as the main source of drinking water for the town.  Randolph Street which runs close by the pond used to be called the ‘Bay Trail’ and was one of the most important in the region long ago.  The pond is easy to reach from trails along the road.  I found an amazing spot on the north side of the pond which was filled with large rocks.  The pond was calm and that combined with the rocks in the water gave this area the feel and look of someplace in Northern Canada rather than Massachusetts.

            Amazing views and awesome historic sites, this is only a small part of what the town of Weymouth has to offer.  The view of Boston from Great Hill was simply spectacular, it was not what I expected and that made it even more special.  The connection throughout the town to Abigail Adams is a reminder of just how much history has occurred in this region.  There is even history on what looks like just another street corner like Washington and Middle where the old Town Hall once stood.  There is so much to see in Weymouth, something for everyone.  Have fun and happy traveling!

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Directions:  Webb Memorial State Park:  From Rt. 3A heading north take a right at Neck St.  Turn right at River St. which becomes Back River St.  Follow it to the park.

            Great Hill Park:  From Rt. 3A heading north take a right at Lovell St.  Follow Lovell St. which becomes Bradley Rd., this leads you up to the top of Great Hill. 

            Abigail Adams House:  From Rt. 3A heading north turn left at North Street.  Follow it for about a mile, turn right at intersection with Norton St.  The house in on the right immediately after.  Parking is tough and it may be better to park in cemetery behind the house.

References:  Town of Weymouth - History

            Weymouth, Ma. - Official Town Site

            Webb Memorial State Park - Mass DCR

In My Footsteps: Trip 48: South Kingstown, RI

In My Footsteps

Christopher Setterlund

Trip 48: South Kingstown, RI

May 13, 2010

            Just across the Jamestown Verrazzano bridge sits a small town that seemed to have all of the comforts of home for me.  When driving around South Kingstown I got the feeling that I was on Cape Cod.  The only way I can explain it was that it was like seeing the most beautiful sections of Route 6A, but stretched out to encompass the entire town.  It ended up being the perfect rural area to enjoy on a warm sunny day.

            For being a small town that many may not have even heard of before South Kingstown is chock full of historical sites.  Chief among them is the site of the Great Swamp Fight during King Philip’s War in 1675.  This was a battle between the combined colonial militia and the Narragansett tribe of Native Americans.  The battle, a victory for the colonial militia, ended up being the crucial turning point which led to the defeat of the Narragansett tribe only a year later. 

Normally when I travel to a town my GPS system takes me to the ‘center’ of that town, normally the Town Hall.  For South Kingstown it was the same.  The Town Hall is usually a beautiful structure in a scenic area and it was here.  After getting my bearings I headed for the Old Washington County Jail, known today as the Pettaquamscutt Historical Society Museum(above).  Located on a small shady hill the first thing I noticed about this granite structure was its colors.  Besides the grey stone the building is trimmed in black and red, it is quite a sight.  The original jail was built in 1792 and closed in 1956, along the left side of the building sits a stone citing the former name of Kingston, RI as ‘Little Rest’ founded in 1792.  The museum contains many early-American artifacts donated by locals from their own personal ancestral collections.  The rear jail cells have been restored and are open to the public.

            A quick drive up the road is the Old Washington County Courthouse which looks more like a gothic cathedral than a courthouse.  It is no longer used for the judicial system, that takes place at the McGrath Judicial Complex on Tower Hill Road in the Wakefield section of South Kingstown.  The building is amazing and the surrounding grass holds many pieces of art which makes sense as the building now houses the Courthouse Center for the Arts at Historic Washington County Courthouse.  

            Although South Kingstown is a rural area it is made up of many small villages much like areas of Cape Cod.  Included as part of South Kingstown are the villages of Kingston, West Kingston, Wakefield, Peace Dale, Snug Harbor, Tuckertown, East Matunuck, Matunuck, and Green Hill; it can get a bit confusing to a first time visitor.

            There are many historic homes in South Kingstown that are neat to check out including the Cottrell House and Hale House.  Tops on my list after paying a visit is a place just called Red House(above, left).  Located on Post Road this historic home, built in 1732, is a beautiful shade of cranberry red.  As with many spots in this town it is in a very quiet area.  With only the sound of my idling car it made it easier to take in my surroundings.

            Another historic spot in a very quiet area is the Perry-Carpenter Grist Mill(right).  Built in 1703 by Samuel E. Perry the mill was originally located some 500 feet east of the current site on the south shore of Perry’s Mill Pond.  It was moved to its current location along Moonstone Beach Road in 1825 with a sluiceway dug to bring pond water to the mill to allow for the grinding of Rhode Island Whitecap Flint Corn.  The mill became known as Carpenter’s Grist Mill in 1874 when the Carpenter family became owners.  It is still in use today and its corn is used to make Carpenter’s Rhode Island Jonnycake Meal. 

            Matunuck Beach Road, located on the west side of the entrance of the Block Island Ferry, is filled with hundred year old homes, not to mention the beautiful string of beaches.   East Matunuck State Beach is located just to the east, easily accessible on Succotash Road.  South Kingstown Town Beach is located where Matunuck Beach Road reaches the shore.  I parked down at the Deep Hole fishing area(left) to allow me to take a walk along Matunuck Beach Road and enjoy the beautiful homes and sights.  This spot also has a great view of Point Judith Lighthouse located in nearby Narragansett.

            Much of the Matunuck village is farms; places like the Cottrell House on Waites Corner Road sit on the periphery of expansive farms.  Taking these drives along the rural roads and taking in the wide open spaces made the entirety of this trip enjoyable.  There are many places to see in South Kingstown but you do not need a set itinerary to get a feel for what this place is all about. 

            Small towns are a real treat for me as it reminds me of my home and South Kingstown is an ideal spot to spend a day or more with its many beaches and farms.  There is so much history scattered all over the many villages that make up this place that it will likely take more than a day to see it all.  I highly recommend taking the time to visit South Kingstown and enjoy a glimpse of so much untouched countryside so nearby.  Have fun and happy traveling!

References: South Kingstown, RI Official Website

            Carpenter's Grist Mill

            Pettaquamscutt Historical Society

            RI Parks - East Matunuck

Directions:  Pettaquamscutt Historical Society Museum: From I-195 heading west take Exit 8A for Rt. 24.  Take Exit for Rt. 114, turn right at Coddington Highway, continue onto JT O’Connell Rd.  Take 3^rd exit at rotary for Admiral Kalbfus Rd., take ramp for Rt. 138, you will cross the Newport Bridge and Jamestown Bridge.  Take exit for Tower Hill Road, turn right at Mooresfield Rd., this becomes Kingston Rd., museum is #2636.

Carpenter’s Grist Mill: From I-195 heading west take Exit 8A for Rt. 24.  Take Exit for Rt. 114, turn right at Coddington Highway, continue onto JT O’Connell Rd.  Take 3^rd exit at rotary for Admiral Kalbfus Rd., take ramp for Rt. 138, you will cross the Newport Bridge and Jamestown Bridge.  Take exit for Tower Hill Road, follow 14 miles, make U-Turn, take slight right at Moonstone Beach Rd.  Mill is a mile up on left.

Red House: From I-195 heading west take Exit 8A for Rt. 24.  Take Exit for Rt. 114, turn right at Coddington Highway, continue onto JT O’Connell Rd.  Take 3^rd exit at rotary for Admiral Kalbfus Rd., take ramp for Rt. 138, you will cross the Newport Bridge and Jamestown Bridge.  Take exit for Tower Hill Road, follow nearly 13 miles, slight right at Rt. 110.  Take 2^nd left onto Post Rd., house is a half mile up on right.

In My Footsteps: Trip 26: Mashpee & New Seabury, Mass.

In My Footsteps

Christopher Setterlund

Trip 26: Mashpee & New Seabury, Mass.

February 26, 2010

            Once the largest reservation of the Wampanoag Indians, and still claimed as their land to this day, Mashpee is a small town big on history.  It was here after King Philip’s War, between English colonists and their Native American allies who fought against the Native Americans of Southern New England in 1675-76, that the Wampanoags settled.  The leader of the Wampanoag’s who fought against the English was Metacomet, descendant of Masasoit, who had adopted the European name Philip in the years before hostilities broke out.

            Mashpee itself is located in between Barnstable and Falmouth and includes several smaller villages much like all Cape Cod towns.  For a deeper connection to the Wampanoag tribe a visit should be paid to the Old Indian Meeting House(right), also known as the Old Indian Church.  Built in 1684 as a place for the Wampanoags to practice Christianity the church is the oldest on the Cape.  It was moved from its original location in 1717 and relocated to its current spot just off of Rt. 28 on Meetinghouse Road.  A cemetery was built on the grounds in the late 18^th century and the building once doubled as a school as well.  The church is still used for services by Wampanoags to this day.

            Located across Rt. 28, almost diagonally from the Old Indian Church is the beginning of the Mashpee River(left).  There are two separate entrances to trails that span the river, one is on the right only a few hundred feet down Quinaquisset Avenue.  This spot seems to have been recently groomed and its elevated view of the beginnings of the river is spectacular.  The second entrance is located on Mashpee Neck Road.  This trail, called the Chickadee Trail, includes a longer walk through the sweet smelling forest.  At the head of the trail there is a great view of the river and a few homes that sit across the water.  Even on this day there were several ducks congregating on the shore.  In the warmer months the woods should be teeming with birds and other small animals.

            Continuing down Mashpee Neck Road will take you to the Mashpee Neck Marina and the Town Way to Water.  Mashpee Neck is one of the tiny villages within Mashpee; also included in that group is Popponesset.  Popponesset Island is a small community that was used for amphibious assaults and training during World War II.  It is also home to the Popponesset Bird Sanctuary which stretches out into Popponesset Bay.  It is said that the Popponesset name refers to the Algonquin ‘sachem,’ or paramount chief Poppononett who lived in the Mashpee area in the 17^th Century.

            On the north side of Mashpee sits the Lowell Holly Reservation located on South Sandwich Road.  It is a 135 acre plot of land named for Abbott Lawrence Lowell, a former president of Harvard University, who donated the land in 1943.  It is home to more than 250 native holly trees, thus the name of the reservation.  The area itself is accessible year round, though the parking lot located at the end of an old carriage road is only open during the summer months. 

            The Lowell Holly lands sit between Mashpee and Wakeby Ponds.  There is a sandy beach along Wakeby Pond(right) which is a perfect spot to cool off in the summer.  The trails continue on until they reach a small finger of land called Conaumet Point which comes from the Wampanoag word ‘Kuwunut,’ meaning ‘beach.’  There are a few hills that give a better overlook of the two fresh water ponds and the tiny Cleveland and Keith Islands that sit out in them.  The hike from the year round parking area to the seasonal lot is not hard and is a worth while trek as the views of the holly trees as well as the ponds are worth it.

            The small village of New Seabury, located in Mashpee, is a very affluent area.  Although it may not be possible to live in this particular area there are a few tremendous attractions that anybody can visit.  The main spot to see is the South Cape Beach State Park.  Before reaching the beach there is the Cape Cod Children’s Museum located on Great Neck Road South.  It is a great non-profit family destination complete with their own pirate ship, an indoor planetarium, and puppet theater.

            Further up the road is the South Cape Beach State Park.  From the parking lot there is a view of Martha’s Vineyard across Vineyard Sound, but the beach is only the beginning.  There are trails through the wooded areas north of the beach as well as a trail leading between the beach and Sage Lot Pond(left).  The pond is home to lots of swans that were situated on the northern side on this day.  This path is an easier walk to the State Jetty at the mouth of Waquoit Bay.

            There are some who believe that Waquoit Bay was the famed Vinland, the first landing of Viking Leif Eriksson a thousand years ago.  For nearly a hundred years many intelligent minds have been trying to prove just that.  Whether it is the first landing spot of the Vikings in North America or not Waquoit Bay is a beautiful natural spot.  From the State Jetty there is a good look across the mouth of the bay at the Washburn Island State Park in East Falmouth. 

            From the Wampanoag Indians to a potential landfall by Leif Eriksson, Mashpee’s connection to American and World history is unquestioned.   For those not looking for history or nature there is always the immensely popular Mashpee Commons, an outdoor shopping center modeled after an old New England town.  It even has a post office and library.  Whether visiting for the beach or the shopping Mashpee should be visited by anyone planning on seeing Cape Cod.  Have fun and happy traveling!

Directions:  Old Indian Church: From Rt. 28 turn north onto Meetinghouse Rd.  Church is on right side with cemetery directly behind it. 

Lowell Holly Reservation: From Rt. 28 turn north onto Rt. 130.  Follow it 1.5 miles and turn right onto South Sandwich Rd.  Entrance to reservation is ½ mile up on left.

South Cape Beach State Park: From Rt. 28 take Great Neck Road South exit at Mashpee Rotary.  Great Neck Rd. S. becomes Great Oak Rd.  Follow it to the beach.

References: Wicked Local - Leif Eriksson Cape Cod    

            Mashpee Commons

            Cape Cod Childrens Museum

            Pilgrim Hall - King Philip's War

            The Trustees - Lowell Holly Reservation

Mashpee on Dwellable