Posts Tagged ‘Cape Cod Educational Trip’
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution Welcome to Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, or WHOI for short. This private, nonprofit research and higher education facility is dedicated to the study of marine science and engineering and was first founded in 1930 in Woods Hole, Massachusettes. WHOI is considered to be the world’s leading oceanographic institution, the scientists and…
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Whydah Pirate Museum See the world’s only pirate treasure together with such personal remains as weapons, jewelry and clothing-and decipher the untold secrets of pirates! – Whydah Pirate Museum Welcome to the Whydah Pirate Museum, Cape Cod’s newest interactive science museum that showcases artifacts recovered from the infamous 18th-century vessel used for piracy and slave trade,…
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Cape Cod Museum Of Natural History The mission of the Cape Cod Museum of Natural History is to inspire appreciation, understanding and stewardship of our natural environment through discovery and learning. Welcome to the Cape Cod Museum of Natural History, the small local history museum established in 1954 that holds several interactive exhibits, activities, and…
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Nauset Lighthouse Cape Cod is nationally known for its iconic lighthouses scattered about the seashore, especially the Nauset Lighthouse, the most well-known and photographed lighthouse in the area! This popular red and white beacon was erected in 1923 using the 1877 tower, moved here from what was then Chatham Light. If you want to go…
Read MoreHeritage Museums & Gardens
Heritage Museums & Gardens Heritage offers up-close experiences that can’t be found anywhere else. It’s a place of joy and fun. It’s a place to make lasting memories. And it’s a place you’ll want to visit again and again. – Heritage Museums and Gardens Welcome to Heritage Museums & Gardens, formerly the Heritage Plantation of…
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Cape Cod National Seashore Spend some time exploring and enjoying all that the Cape Cod National Seashore has to offer, this 43,000 acre protected natural area holding ponds, beaches, woods, and so much more along the Atlantic Coastal pine barrens ecoregion. This seashore was created in 1961 by John F. Kennedy, providing visitors with over 40…
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Cape Cod Canal The Cape Cod Canal is a seriously impressive engineering feat, one of the U.S Army Corps of Engineering’s busiest projects ever. With over 3 million annual visitors to this ‘gateway to historic Cape Cod’, the canal connecting this 17.5-mile waterway is a highly important local piece of infrastructure. The exact spot this canal…
Read MoreNew Bedford Whaling Museum
New Bedford Whaling Museum The New Bedford Whaling Museum is the popular learning center in New Bedford that focuses on the history of the international whaling industry, the Old Dartmouth region, and the maritime history of south coast Massachusettes in general. While here your group will have the chance to see the world’s largest ship…
Read MorePilgrim Hall Museum
Pilgrim Hall Museum “The mission of the Pilgrim Society and Pilgrim Hall Museum is to achieve worldwide awareness of the Pilgrims’ significance as an enduring narrative of America’s founding.” Come, explore, and learn at Pilgrim Hall Museum, the oldest public museum in the United States in continuous operation; first opened to the public in 1824.…
Read MorePlymouth Dead of the Night Ghost Tour
Plymouth Dead of the Night Ghost Tour Plymouth’s #1 Tour for History and Haunts!! Get ready for one of the most historic and thrilling tours in Plymouth, the Dead of the Night Ghost Tour! Walk the oldest streets in America as you hear personal accounts of paranormal activity and visit various locations with frequent sightings…
Read MoreCommercial Street in Provincetown
Commercial Street in Provincetown Welcome to the most charming street in Provincetown, Commercial Street! This 3-mile stretch holds numerous noteworthy attractions, historic sites, and places to shop. Explore all the restaurants, cafes, ice cream parlors, local shops, and art galleries throughout the area with your group, then spend some time relaxing and people watching on…
Read MorePilgrim Monument and Provincetown Museum
Pilgrim Monument and Provincetown Museum Welcome to the Pilgrim Monument and Provincetown Museum, the historic hot spot near Cape Cod that provides an unbelievable educational opportunity for your group. Learn all about the Mayflower Pilgrims first landing in the New World in 1620 by visiting the Pilgrim Monument, the 252-foot granite monument that is considered to…
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