Holidays at Highfield – Day 2

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Mashapaquit Creek, West Falmouth

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Holidays at Highfield – Day 1

The theme of Highfield Hall’s annual Christmas celebration this year is “A Sea Captain’s Christmas”. As imagined by the gifted Rita Pacheco, and assembled by her, her assistants, and the dedicated Highfield volunteers, it’s an exquisite presentation. Allow enough time … Continue reading

Walking in the Woods, Thanksgiving Prep

Took a break from chopping and stirring yesterday morning to go on a Three Hundred Committee walk along the head of the Coonamessett River and the abandoned bogs, and along “Dutchman’s Ditch” – a man-made herring run – in the … Continue reading

Main Post Office Mural

Does anyone know anything about this interesting mural? I’ve heard it was painted as part of a WPA project in the 30’s, but I don’t know if that’s accurate. The painter’s name is visible, but no one at the post … Continue reading