Cape Cod and Islands in the Revolution

Schedule

Thu Jul 16 2026 at 04:00 pm to 05:30 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Falmouth Historical Society | Falmouth, MA

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About this Event

Cape Cod and Islands in the Revolution – A new illustrated book about the events of the Revolutionary War on Cape Cod and the Islands provides an overview of key events for our region between 1761 and 1783, eventually leading to national Independence. An overview of highlights from the book will be presented as part of the observances of the 250th Anniversary of the United States—with an opportunity to purchase the book.

July 16th, 4pm

Tickets: $10 Museums on the Green members, $20 non-member, or donation-based ticket


David S. Martin, Ph.D. bio:

David S. Martin, Ph.D., is Professor/Dean Emeritus from Gallaudet University in Washington, DC, the world’s only university for deaf students. Previously a teacher, school administrator, and curriculum developer, he holds a B.A. from Yale, an Ed.M. from Harvard, the Certificate of Advanced Study from Harvard, and a Ph.D. from Boston College.

In retirement, he is President of the Marstons Mills (Cape Cod) Historical Society, Treasurer of the Yale Club of Cape Cod, and active in the leadership of the Cape Cod Genealogical Society. He teaches part-time in the Master’s Program in Critical and Creative Thinking at the University of Massachusetts at Boston. He and his wife Susan reside in Marstons Mills.

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Falmouth Historical Society, 55 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, United States

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