Cape Cod and the Plimoth Colony—A Forgotten Chapter

Unfortunately, this events registration has closed. However, you can still join us at 12:00pm ET on 4/10/2021 by following the link here: https://tufts.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_5qPyMRlfRfWwShuiw2no6A

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The observance of the 400^th Anniversary of the arrival of the ship Mayflower has been the topic of many events in the past year, with a definite focus on Plymouth and surroundings. Yet, a sometimes neglected topic is the vital role that Cape Cod played throughout the first century of the Plimoth Colony. The Zoom webinar, given by Dr. David S. Martin, will highlight some lesser-known events, some of which might have changed the history of early America. Topics discussed will include:

How the center of the Plimoth Colony almost ended up on Cape Cod, instead of at Plymouth
The Bourne trading post on Cape Cod as a center of economic activity for the whole Colony
Explorations of Cape Cod by Plymouth colonists
Why some Plymouth colonists chose to re-settle on Cape Cod
A Cape Cod rescue of a Plymouth Colony child
The rescue of a shipwrecked ship in Orleans by colonists from Plymouth
How the colonists may have set the boundaries for the first Cape Cod towns
Correcting misconceptions about the Wampanoag and colonists interactions

-- and more

Plan also to share your own stories about Cape Cod in the 17^th century!

About Dr. David S. Martin: David is Professor/Dean Emeritus from Gallaudet University in Washington, DC. He graduated from Yale with a B.A., holds the Master’s and Certificate of Advanced Study degrees from the Harvard School of Education, and the Ph.D. from Boston College. His interests involve genealogy, local history, astronomy, and the organ; he is the current Treasurer of the Yale Club of Cape Cod. He coordinated a Cape-wide Symposium in late 2020 on The Significance of Cape Cod in the Plimoth Colony, and will draw on that information for his presentation. He is married to Dr. Susan K. Martin, J63; they live in Marstons Mills.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (for Tufts alums only)
In an effort to make things as convenient as possible for our members, you now have the option to make a Cape Cod Tufts Club Scholarship Fund donation online during the online registration process for this event!

However, please note that we do not have the option at this time to pay dues online. If you would like to pay your dues or make a donation to the Cape Cod Tufts Club Scholarship Fund by mailing in a check made out to Trustees of Tufts College, please send it to the address below.

Amanda Tramont
Office of Alumni Relations
80 George Street, Suite 100-3
Medford, MA 02155

2020/2021 Dues are $15 per person, $25 per couple
Contributions to the Cape Cod Tufts Club Scholarship Fund are tax deductible.
Scholarship Patron: up to $99
Century Club Patron: $100-$199
Century Club Jumbo Patron: $200 & up