Name: Documentary Screening for members – From Sea to Shining Sea
Start: 2025-08-19T14:00:00-04:00
Location: Falmouth Historical Society

Falmouth Historical Society

This 37 minute film explores the remarkable life of poet, professor, and social reformer Katharine Lee Bates.
Katharine Lee Bates (1859-1929), a Falmouth native, holds a cherished place in American history as the author of America the Beautiful, a poem that captures the country’s sweeping landscapes and enduring ideals. Born and raised in Falmouth, her deep connection to the town’s coastal beauty and rich literary culture helped shape her voice as a writer, educator, and social advocate. Her legacy extends beyond her famous words—she was a trailblazer for women in academia and a champion for social justice. This documentary celebrates her remarkable life, honoring both her national influence and her enduring ties to the Falmouth community.
 Panel Discussion with one of her biographers Len Miele and one of the Filmmakers Karen Olcott following the movie. Light refreshments.
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Local Event: Documentary Screening for members – From Sea to Shining Sea

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Documentary Screening for members – From Sea to...

This 37 minute film explores the remarkable life of poet, professor, and social reformer Katharine Lee Bates.
Katharine Lee...

Documentary Screening for members – From Sea to Shining Sea

55-65 Palmer Ave, Falmouth, MA, USA

The Important Role of Nobska Light in “A Home in Woods Hole: Life and History on Eel Pond”The house at the center of Elizabeth Heslop Sheehy’s A Home in Woods House: Life and History on Eel Pond was built by a former resident of Nobska Point. Walter Nickerson was the son of Oliver Nickerson, longest-serving keeper at the iconic lighthouse. His older and younger brothers both played roles in Nobska’s history, as well as his youngest sister, Florence. Their stories include a murder trial, many boating adventures and a scandalous marriage betrayal. The author will highlight some of the stories that link her house on Millfield Street to the beautifully restored Keeper’s House at the heart of Woods Hole.$20 Non-Members/$10 Museums on the Green Members, or donation based ticket. Light refreshments served.

Local Event: The Important Role of Nobska Light in “A Home in Woods Hole: Life and History on Eel Pond”

The Important Role of Nobska Light in “A Home...

The Important Role of Nobska Light in “A Home in Woods Hole: Life and History on Eel Pond”The house at the center of Elizabeth...

The Important Role of Nobska Light in “A Home in Woods Hole: Life and History on Eel Pond”

Falmouth Art Center

May 1 - 31 | Sigel Gallery | Falmouth Art Center
The Falmouth Art Center presents a solo exhibition by Jim Weinberg. With over 30 oil paintings, the show covers a variety of subject matter, including animals, natural landscapes, and interiors and exteriors of buildings. He uses a variety of technique and color to create balance in each work.
The Opening Reception for this show is scheduled for Friday, May 8, from 5:00-7:00pm. This reception is also for two additional shows Celebrating Falmouth Ponds in the Landrau-Partan Gallery, and Juried Photography Exhibition in the Hermann Gallery.
Falmouth Art Center, 137 Gifford Street, Falmouth 
Free and open daily: Mon–Fri 9am–4pm; Sat 10am–2pm; Sun 1–4pm 
FalmouthArt.org | 508-540-3304Credit:“House Band,” an oil painting by Jim Weinberg

Local Event: Falmouth Art Center Presents: Views of the World: Paintings by Jim Weinberg

Falmouth Art Center Presents: Views of the...

May 1 - 31 | Sigel Gallery | Falmouth Art Center
The Falmouth Art Center presents a solo exhibition by Jim Weinberg.  With over...

Falmouth Art Center Presents: Views of the World: Paintings by Jim Weinberg

Men’s Ministries Welcomes Men of all Ages
Falmouth Baptist Church’s Men’s Ministries welcomes men of all ages to their Saturday morning Bible study from 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM. This week they will&nbsp;examine together&nbsp;Hebrews 13:1-8, The Changeless Christ. 
The hour will include a time of teaching, conversation, fellowship, and prayer. COME, JOIN THE DISCUSSION! Coffee and light refreshments will be available.
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The church is located at 60 Central Park Court. Additional information is available at Falmouth.church

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Men's Bible Study

Men’s Ministries Welcomes Men of all Ages
Falmouth Baptist Church’s Men’s Ministries welcomes men of all ages to their Saturday...

West Falmouth Library

Glass artist <a href="https://www.instagram.com/isabel_green_glass/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Isabel Green</a> is the library’s Artist of the Month for May! Isabel grew up in North Falmouth, and began working with glass as a student at FHS. Her work is deeply inspired by the wildlife and landscapes of the Cape. Works on display are for sale.

Local Event: May Artist of the Month is Isabel Green

May Artist of the Month is Isabel Green

Glass artist Isabel Green is the library’s Artist of the Month for May! Isabel grew up in North Falmouth, and began working...

Your invited to join a group of makers who share their passions for clay. We are collecting can goods to donate to a local food bank. Looking forward to meeting you at this event.contact Muriel @ 508-733-7681

Local Event: Seacoast Studio Ceramic Artists Sale

Seacoast Studio Ceramic Artists Sale

Your invited to join a group of makers who share their passions for clay. We are collecting can goods to donate to a local food...

The Woods Hole Community Hall

The Woods Hole Trad Stroll Returns Saturday, May 2, Noon to 10 PM
ArtsFalmouth, Inc., presents its twelfth annual Woods Hole Trad Stroll on Saturday, May 2, from noon to 5:30 PM in Woods Hole Community Hall and nearby venues. There will be an Artisans Market with hand-crafted items by local artists and craftspeople in the lower level of Community Hall from noon to 5:30 PM. A lively Contra Dance will follow from 7:30 to 10 PM. The Stroll takes place rain or shine, and all events, except the Contra Dance, are free.
The Stroll offers something for every musical taste: Celtic, old-time, folk, country, roots music, Texas swing, gypsy jazz, Latin American music, and more. Performers include Stroll regulars Sonnay Fiddlers, the Familiars of Cape Cod, Cat’s Melodeon, The Falmouth Fiddlers, and Just Picked. Bands new to the event are Blue Train, Heather and Holly, Moqueca, and the Barnstable County Bogtrotters. Plus, there will be dancing along Water Street with the Nobska Lights and Vineyard Swordfish.
After a break for dinner in one of Woods Hole’s many restaurants, all are invited to the Contra Dance with caller Marcie Van Cleave and music by the Woods Hole Folk Orchestra. Admission to the Contra Dance is $10, $5 for teens.
WHTS schedule cards will be available in various shops and restaurants prior to the event and at concert locations on the day of the event. Concerts are one hour long, except for Cat’s Melodeon, which is two hours. Detailed information is available on artsfalmouth.org.
The Woods Hole Trad Stroll takes place in Woods Hole Community Hall, 68 Water Street, and at five nearby venues. Attendees are invited to stroll among events as the music moves them.
From noon to 1 PM, the Falmouth Fiddlers will perform fiddle tunes and traditional songs on play fiddles, banjo, bass, bodhran, guitars, mandolins, whistles, and cello at Woods Hole Community Hall. Meanwhile, from noon to 2 PM, Cat’s Melodeon will be found on Coffee Obsession’s porch, 38 Water Street. Led by Bill Black, Cat’s Melodeon specializes in Irish traditional music on fiddles, guitars, pipes, banjo, and flute. 
The Sonnay Fiddlers, a group of Nikki Engstrom’s young and older fiddle students, will perform Celtic tunes from 1 to 2 PM at Martha’s Vineyard Bank, 2 Water Street. At Community Hall, from 1:30 to 2:30 PM, Moqueca, featuring vocalist Olivia Yingling, will perform music from Brazil and other South American countries: traditional folk songs, bossa novas, jazz standards, pop tunes, choros, sambas, milongas, and waltzes.
Blue Train performs bluegrass, Texas swing, gypsy jazz tunes and more on fiddle, banjo, mandolin, guitar, and bass at 2 PM at Pie in the Sky Bakery &amp; Café, 10 Water Street. At 3 PM, the Familiars of Cape Cod, featuring Manny and Linda Dias, Frank Carotenuto, and Bob Nelson, will perform folk, fiddle, country, and Americana music outside at Woods Hole Historical Museum’s Small Boat Museum.
Between 2 and 4 PM, the Nobska Lights and Vineyard Swordfish will dance along Water Street. Nobska Lights is a youth folk dance team based in Woods Hole and specializing in traditional English sword dances. Vineyard Swordfish is a longsword dance team based in Falmouth with a longstanding connection to Martha’s Vineyard. 
The Barnstable County Bogtrotters, featuring Tom Goux, Dan Lanier, and John Alden, will share songs and shanties of the sea and other folk tunes at 3 PM in Wood Hole Community Hall.
Heather and Holly, with violinist Heather Swanson and bodhran player Holly Silva, will play traditional Irish and folk music at 4 PM in the Woods Hole Library, 581 Woods Hole Road. Just Picked, with Stephanie Murphy on guitar/vocals, Doug Sheprow on guitar/harmony, Amy Larkin on fiddle/harmony, and Jonathan Larkin on accordion and octave mandolin, will perform bluegrass, folk, country, and Americana favorites at 4:30 PM in Woods Hole Community Hall.
In case of rain: Blue Train, the Familiars, and the dance teams will perform in the Old Fire Station at 72 Water Street.
Stroll attendees are encouraged to enjoy dinner at one of Woods Hole’s restaurants during the break from 5:30 to 7:30 PM. 
All are welcome to join the Contra Dance from 7:30 to 10 PM in Community Hall. Marcie Van Cleave will provide instructions and lead the dancers through the easy-to-learn moves, while the Woods Hole Folk Orchestra plays spirited, foot-tapping music.
Free parking is provided by WHOI at the Shiverick Lot at 11 School Street, the School Street Lot at 49 School Street, and the Dyer’s Dock Lot at 44 Water Street by the drawbridge. See posted event parking signs.
The Woods Hole Trad Stroll is supported by grants from the Arts Foundation of Cape Cod, the Falmouth Cultural Council, the South Shore Playhouse Associates, the Woods Hole Foundation, the Falmouth Fund of the Cape Cod Foundation, and other grants and donations. For more information, visit artsfalmouth.org.

Local Event: Woods Hole Trad Stroll

Woods Hole Trad Stroll

The Woods Hole Trad Stroll Returns Saturday, May 2, Noon to 10 PM
ArtsFalmouth, Inc., presents its twelfth annual Woods Hole...

Herman Room at the Falmouth Library

Environmental Fair. Drop in any time between 12-4. Several organizations represented! Treats for kids!&nbsp;

Local Event: First Annual Environmental Fair

First Annual Environmental Fair

Environmental Fair. Drop in any time between 12-4. Several organizations represented! Treats for kids! 

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Sea Stars Early Learning Center

Sea Stars Early Learning Center offers a balanced program that incorporates play-based learning, structured lessons, and physical activities. Children are encouraged to explore their interests, whether through music, art, science, or outdoor exploration. There’s a focus on developmental milestones, including fine motor skills, communication, and social interaction. The facility focuses on helping children develop strong social skills through group activities, games, and cooperative learning. There’s an emphasis on emotional intelligence, teaching kids how to manage their feelings and resolve conflicts peacefully. Our amazing helps kids learn to share, collaborate, and support one another, fostering a sense of community. The facility embraces children from all backgrounds and is sensitive to cultural differences, making sure all children feel accepted and valued. The facility features a large, secure outdoor play area with age-appropriate equipment. Children spend plenty of time outdoors, engaging in physical play and exploring nature. There may also be gardening activities. The building is designed with child safety in mind, featuring soft corners, non-toxic materials, and secure fencing around outdoor areas. Access points are monitored and locked to ensure only authorized individuals can enter. There’s a first aid kit and trained staff on hand at all times to handle any emergencies. The classrooms and play areas are spotless, with an abundance of natural light streaming in through large windows. The space is well-organized, with age-appropriate toys, books, and learning materials accessible to children. There’s a cozy reading nook, art stations, and sensory play areas where kids can explore their creativity. Our staff is certified in child development, first aid, and CPR, but they also have a genuine passion for working with children. Melissa Anderson and Leigh-Ellen Ferreira are two Falmouth natives who have spent many years working with children.

Sea Stars Early Learning Center offers a balanced program that incorporates play-based learning, structured lessons, and physical activities....

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