In 1621, the Plymouth colonists and Wampanoag Indians shared an autumn harvest feast that is acknowledged today as one of the first Thanksgiving celebrations in the colonies. For more than two centuries, days of thanksgiving were celebrated by individual colonies and states. It wasn’t until 1863, in the midst of the Civil War, that President … Read more
How Veterans Day Came To Be On the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918, an armistice, or temporary cessation of hostilities, was declared between the Allied nations and Germany in the First World War, then known as “the Great War.” Commemorated as Armistice Day beginning the following year, November … Read more
Truro Treasures Weekend is right around the corner. This made me think of what it is we celebrate when we celebrate this Town we are so proud to call home. We have talked in previous blogs about Truro being the first place the Pilgrims found water and how they found maize otherwise known as corn by Corn … Read more
Summer on Cape Cod is truly a blessing, but Labor Day Weekend is always a symbol of the coming Fall! But why do we celebrate Labor Day? Here is some great information provided by the United States Department of Labor! History of Labor Day Labor Day: What it Means “Labor Day, the first Monday in … Read more
We would like to say a very big “Thank You” to all of you that have helped to make 2015 another great year for all of us at Thomas D. Brown Real Estate Associates and Cape Vacation Rentals. We have worked with countless people and helped them to realize their dreams of home ownership over … Read more
The holiday season brings about a number of questions for many. What is the meaning of the holiday season? Does that meaning vary based on the holiday that you are celebrating? Every year I hope for some insight into some of these questions and this year I may have stumbled upon some! An elderly gentlemen … Read more
The holidays are a magical time on the Outer Cape. The hustle and bustle of a fabulous summer season has eased and the locals and visitors alike look forward to getting together and enjoying the events of the season. Every year on the night before Thanksgiving, the Pilgrim Monument is lit up in Christmas lights. … Read more
The Cape Cod Times published a very thorough schedule of Veterans’ Day Events. We wanted to share it with our readers as we say “Thank You” to those who have and those who are currently serving. Barnstable: A Day of Remembrance and Healing service, 9 a.m. Wednesday, St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, 3055 Main St. (Route … Read more