As you enjoy your visit to Cape Cod, whether it be visiting one of six beaches on the Cape Cod National Seashore or taking one of the self guided nature trails, http://www.nps.gov/caco/index.htm be sure to include an unforgettable whale watching cruise http://www.whales.net/. The whales have been abundant, a truly spectacular and remarkable sight. The majority of whales found in the area are called baleen whales, which don’t have any teeth. They feed predominately on planktonic animals and small fish. This group of whales consists of the blue whale, fin whale, right whale and humpback whale.
The cruise is out of picturesque Barnstable Harbor, with is approximately ten minutes from One Centre Street Inn http://www.onecentrestreetinn.com/.
Discounted tickets are available to be purchased at the Inn, for your convenience.
Monday, July 19, 2010
Friday, June 25, 2010
MOVE OVER PHIL
Punxsutawney Phil, is the prognosticating groundhog that predicts how long the winter will be. As the story goes, if Phil emerges from his hole and sees his shadow there will be six more weeks of winter, if he doesn’t see his shadow spring will arrive early. Move over Phil there is another game in town, Doug the quahog.
Doug the quahog, was named the official quahog by the Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce http://www.capecodchamber.org. Doug a resident of Sandwich, made a late afternoon appearance, arriving in a black limousine, on June 21, to predict whether it will be a long and sunny summer on Cape Cod. Security was tight as Dave made his way to the sandy beach to make his prediction. The Prediction: Thirteen weeks of sunny summer weather ahead.
Doug’s prediction kicked off a week of exciting activities; including a stuffed-quahog eating contest, and a quahog-and-spoon race. The week’s activities concludes with the 30th annual WCOD Chowder Fest at the Cape Cod Melody Tent on June 27 http://www.melodytent.org .
Next week – July 4th activities –
http://www.onecentrestreetinn.com
Punxsutawney Phil, is the prognosticating groundhog that predicts how long the winter will be. As the story goes, if Phil emerges from his hole and sees his shadow there will be six more weeks of winter, if he doesn’t see his shadow spring will arrive early. Move over Phil there is another game in town, Doug the quahog.
Doug the quahog, was named the official quahog by the Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce http://www.capecodchamber.org. Doug a resident of Sandwich, made a late afternoon appearance, arriving in a black limousine, on June 21, to predict whether it will be a long and sunny summer on Cape Cod. Security was tight as Dave made his way to the sandy beach to make his prediction. The Prediction: Thirteen weeks of sunny summer weather ahead.
Doug’s prediction kicked off a week of exciting activities; including a stuffed-quahog eating contest, and a quahog-and-spoon race. The week’s activities concludes with the 30th annual WCOD Chowder Fest at the Cape Cod Melody Tent on June 27 http://www.melodytent.org .
Next week – July 4th activities –
http://www.onecentrestreetinn.com
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
THE BOYS OF SUMMER
The boys of summer, www.redsox.com returned to Fenway Park, http://boston.redsox.mlb.com/bos/ballpark/tour.jsp in early April. Now the boys of Cape Cod have arrived, the Cape Cod League http://www.capecodbaseball.org opened on Sunday June 13th, beginning with last year’s season championship series teams Cotuit at Harwich. The excitement has begun, (only to be overshadowed slightly by the NBA Championship with our beloved Boston Celtics), and it proves to be another thrilling season. The talent exhibited by these young players, truly makes the Cape Cod League the premier amateur baseball league.
Tickets can not be purchased for any of the Cape Cod Baseball League teams as the mission of the Cape League, a non-profit organization, is to provide affordable entertainment.
One Centre Street Inn, http://www.onecentrestreetinn.com is located approximately 2 miles from the home of the Y/D Red Sox (Yarmouth/Dennis). It’s a perfect way to start your evening as most of the games start at 5:00.
The All Star game is scheduled to be played at Fenway Park on July 28th at 7:00 and the Cape Cod Baseball League Hall of Fame & Museum, located inside of the JFK Museum http://jfkhyannismuseum.org might be of additional interest.
Tickets can not be purchased for any of the Cape Cod Baseball League teams as the mission of the Cape League, a non-profit organization, is to provide affordable entertainment.
One Centre Street Inn, http://www.onecentrestreetinn.com is located approximately 2 miles from the home of the Y/D Red Sox (Yarmouth/Dennis). It’s a perfect way to start your evening as most of the games start at 5:00.
The All Star game is scheduled to be played at Fenway Park on July 28th at 7:00 and the Cape Cod Baseball League Hall of Fame & Museum, located inside of the JFK Museum http://jfkhyannismuseum.org might be of additional interest.
Wednesday, June 2, 2010
Hisory Week on 6A
Stroll along Historic 6A
Even with Time something’s remain unchanged.
This can be said of beautiful Old Kings Highway and the historic district of Yarmouth Port. As you stroll down 6A, you can almost imagine how life evolved starting in the 1600’s with the early the settlers, to the stagecoach and mail service of the 1700’s and shipbuilding and trade in the 1800’s.
Many of the locations on the tour are intricately entwined and share a rich history. One Centre Street http://www.onecentrestreetinn.com/ and the First Congregational Church http://www.fccyarmouth.org/ share a remarkable history.
The inn's original owner was Elisha Doane, known as Squire Doane, who was for a time the wealthiest man in Massachusetts. He owned shares in numerous sailing vessels and operated the Doane Tavern, which is just located a few doors down the road. Upon his death, Squire Doane left the home to the First Congregational Church, at which time it became a parsonage. To keep in the history alive all the rooms at One Centre Street Inn are all named after prominent people who lived in Yarmouth Port during the 1800s.
Please stop by One Centre Street Inn as you enjoy the walking tour of Yarmouth Port on Sunday June 6, 2010, from Noon to 3:00pm.
Other events include: Stories behind the Markers Along 6A (June 3rd at 7:00) held at the Sturgis Library, http://www.sturgislibrary.org/ and an Open House at the Historical Society of Old Yarmouth, http://www.hsoy.org/ (June 5th from Noon to 3pm).
Even with Time something’s remain unchanged.
This can be said of beautiful Old Kings Highway and the historic district of Yarmouth Port. As you stroll down 6A, you can almost imagine how life evolved starting in the 1600’s with the early the settlers, to the stagecoach and mail service of the 1700’s and shipbuilding and trade in the 1800’s.
Many of the locations on the tour are intricately entwined and share a rich history. One Centre Street http://www.onecentrestreetinn.com/ and the First Congregational Church http://www.fccyarmouth.org/ share a remarkable history.
The inn's original owner was Elisha Doane, known as Squire Doane, who was for a time the wealthiest man in Massachusetts. He owned shares in numerous sailing vessels and operated the Doane Tavern, which is just located a few doors down the road. Upon his death, Squire Doane left the home to the First Congregational Church, at which time it became a parsonage. To keep in the history alive all the rooms at One Centre Street Inn are all named after prominent people who lived in Yarmouth Port during the 1800s.
Please stop by One Centre Street Inn as you enjoy the walking tour of Yarmouth Port on Sunday June 6, 2010, from Noon to 3:00pm.
Other events include: Stories behind the Markers Along 6A (June 3rd at 7:00) held at the Sturgis Library, http://www.sturgislibrary.org/ and an Open House at the Historical Society of Old Yarmouth, http://www.hsoy.org/ (June 5th from Noon to 3pm).
Friday, May 21, 2010
History Along 6A
HISTORY ALONG ROUTE 6A – OLD KING’S HIGHWAY
Old King’s Highway (route 6A) is rich in history and the Old King’s Highway Historic District was established in 1973, to monitor and keep the integrity of the area. The district is the largest in the nation and stretches, form Sandwich to Orleans.
One Centre Street Inn, http://www.onecentrestreetinn.com/, is located on route 6A and is one of the businesses promoting the History Along Route 6A series from June 3 – 13, 2010. The series begins June 3rd at 7:00 pm at the Sturgis Library, http://www.sturgislibrary.org , with the stories behind the markers along 6A facts and stories. On June 5th at 11:00 am or 1:00 pm there is a tour of the Sturgis Library and from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm there is an open house at the Historical Society of Old Yarmouth, http://www.hsoy.org. The week-end concludes on June 6th from Noon to 3:00 pm with the Historic Inn Tours, where you will be able to tour the Inns and enjoy the architecture of these beautiful and historic homes. Enter a drawing to win a $200 gift certificate to be used at any of the participating inns. Please contact One Centre Street Inn, http://www.onecentrestreetinn.com/ for additional information about June 4th weekend ghost tour and dinner
Next week continue the Historic Tour with an Architectural Walking Tour of Yarmouth Port and the History of the Yarmouth Port Library, http://www.yarmouthportlibrary.org/
Old King’s Highway (route 6A) is rich in history and the Old King’s Highway Historic District was established in 1973, to monitor and keep the integrity of the area. The district is the largest in the nation and stretches, form Sandwich to Orleans.
One Centre Street Inn, http://www.onecentrestreetinn.com/, is located on route 6A and is one of the businesses promoting the History Along Route 6A series from June 3 – 13, 2010. The series begins June 3rd at 7:00 pm at the Sturgis Library, http://www.sturgislibrary.org , with the stories behind the markers along 6A facts and stories. On June 5th at 11:00 am or 1:00 pm there is a tour of the Sturgis Library and from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm there is an open house at the Historical Society of Old Yarmouth, http://www.hsoy.org. The week-end concludes on June 6th from Noon to 3:00 pm with the Historic Inn Tours, where you will be able to tour the Inns and enjoy the architecture of these beautiful and historic homes. Enter a drawing to win a $200 gift certificate to be used at any of the participating inns. Please contact One Centre Street Inn, http://www.onecentrestreetinn.com/ for additional information about June 4th weekend ghost tour and dinner
Next week continue the Historic Tour with an Architectural Walking Tour of Yarmouth Port and the History of the Yarmouth Port Library, http://www.yarmouthportlibrary.org/
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
Thoughts of Spring in New England!!
You know spring has arrived when ------
The birds are chirping at 5:00 in the morning;
Your breathe is no longer visible when you take your first step outside in the morning;
The sun starts stretching its’ brilliant orange rays upward from beneath the horizon;
The daffodils and crocuses spread color and beauty along 6A- Old Kings Highway;
And you are rooting for your favorite sports team.
Whether it is the Boston Bruins; http://bostonbruins.com, the Boston Celtics; http://bostonceltics.com, or my personal favorite the Boston Red Sox’s; http://bostonredsox.com, fans have their remote in hand watching the action and refereeing or umpiring each play.
Many of the Boston Red Sox players have acquired their skills when playing for the Cape Cod League; http://www.capecodbaseball.org/, such as Jason Varitek, Kevin Youkilis, Jacoby Ellsbury, Mike Lowell and Daniel Bard. The Cape Cod League is celebrating its 114th year and it attracts ballplayers from the best programs in the country. A host family provides accommodations for the players, and is a welcome relief from their grueling schedule. The teams have a tremendous following from Bourne to Orleans. One of the premier events of the season is the All Star game July 28th at Fenway Park. http://www.resox.com/capecod . One Centre Street Inn, http://onecentrestreetinn.com/ is fortunate to be located 5 minutes from where the Yarmouth Dennis Team plays their home games, www.ydredsox.org.
The Cape League is just one of the many local attractions. Next Week information on a Week of History on 6A. A week filled with activies in honor of local history.
Saturday night ghost tour and dinner.
Say Tuned!!!!!!!!!
The birds are chirping at 5:00 in the morning;
Your breathe is no longer visible when you take your first step outside in the morning;
The sun starts stretching its’ brilliant orange rays upward from beneath the horizon;
The daffodils and crocuses spread color and beauty along 6A- Old Kings Highway;
And you are rooting for your favorite sports team.
Whether it is the Boston Bruins; http://bostonbruins.com, the Boston Celtics; http://bostonceltics.com, or my personal favorite the Boston Red Sox’s; http://bostonredsox.com, fans have their remote in hand watching the action and refereeing or umpiring each play.
Many of the Boston Red Sox players have acquired their skills when playing for the Cape Cod League; http://www.capecodbaseball.org/, such as Jason Varitek, Kevin Youkilis, Jacoby Ellsbury, Mike Lowell and Daniel Bard. The Cape Cod League is celebrating its 114th year and it attracts ballplayers from the best programs in the country. A host family provides accommodations for the players, and is a welcome relief from their grueling schedule. The teams have a tremendous following from Bourne to Orleans. One of the premier events of the season is the All Star game July 28th at Fenway Park. http://www.resox.com/capecod . One Centre Street Inn, http://onecentrestreetinn.com/ is fortunate to be located 5 minutes from where the Yarmouth Dennis Team plays their home games, www.ydredsox.org.
The Cape League is just one of the many local attractions. Next Week information on a Week of History on 6A. A week filled with activies in honor of local history.
Saturday night ghost tour and dinner.
Say Tuned!!!!!!!!!
Friday, May 7, 2010
Old King's Highway
Captains Row – Historic Old Kings Highway
Although, shipwrecks were a large part of the history of Yarmouth Port, there were many other successful and interesting stories surrounding the ship Captains of Historic Old Kings Highway. As previously mentioned, Asa Eldridge, was well known as an accomplished captain of the clipper ship, Red Jacket, and he also had two brothers that were equally respected, Oliver and John Eldridge.
Captain Oliver Eldridge was Master of the US transport steamer Atlantic and later became the Manager of the Pacific Mail Steamship Company in San Francisco.
In 1843 Captain John Eldridge sailed the Liverpool from New York to Liverpool During the voyage the passengers presented the captain with a silver fruit dish, which today remains in the possession of the family.
Other notable captains were Captain Allen Knowles, who lived across the street from the Eldridge’s, and commanded the ship Puritan to San Francisco and Captain Bangs Hallet, who journeyed to China. The Captain Bangs Hallet House Museum is the only sea captains home that is opened regularly to the public. http://www.hsoy.org/historic/hallethouse.htm . Many of the items purchased from China are on display at the museum, such as silk fabric, porcelain, tea, and costumes from the period. Prominently hanging from the Maritime rooms hangs a painting of the Clipper Ship, The Red Jacket, which was first commanded by ASA Eldridge.
One Centre Street Inn is located in the midst of these seafaring captains’ homes and its rich history. http://www.onecentrestreetinn.com
Spend an afternoon strolling along Old King's Highway while viewing these magnificant homes. Return to One Centre Street for some home baked goodies served on our beautiful 3 season porch.
Although, shipwrecks were a large part of the history of Yarmouth Port, there were many other successful and interesting stories surrounding the ship Captains of Historic Old Kings Highway. As previously mentioned, Asa Eldridge, was well known as an accomplished captain of the clipper ship, Red Jacket, and he also had two brothers that were equally respected, Oliver and John Eldridge.
Captain Oliver Eldridge was Master of the US transport steamer Atlantic and later became the Manager of the Pacific Mail Steamship Company in San Francisco.
In 1843 Captain John Eldridge sailed the Liverpool from New York to Liverpool During the voyage the passengers presented the captain with a silver fruit dish, which today remains in the possession of the family.
Other notable captains were Captain Allen Knowles, who lived across the street from the Eldridge’s, and commanded the ship Puritan to San Francisco and Captain Bangs Hallet, who journeyed to China. The Captain Bangs Hallet House Museum is the only sea captains home that is opened regularly to the public. http://www.hsoy.org/historic/hallethouse.htm . Many of the items purchased from China are on display at the museum, such as silk fabric, porcelain, tea, and costumes from the period. Prominently hanging from the Maritime rooms hangs a painting of the Clipper Ship, The Red Jacket, which was first commanded by ASA Eldridge.
One Centre Street Inn is located in the midst of these seafaring captains’ homes and its rich history. http://www.onecentrestreetinn.com
Spend an afternoon strolling along Old King's Highway while viewing these magnificant homes. Return to One Centre Street for some home baked goodies served on our beautiful 3 season porch.
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