History on Tap — Now Streaming on YouTube
Couldn’t make it to one of our History on Tap events? No worries — we’ve recorded a few of these fascinating talks, now available to watch on our YouTube channel: @capecodmaritimemuseum6271.
Check out the links below to dive into local maritime history from the comfort of home!
COMING SOON: Behind the Scenes of Olympic Sailing: Stories from Rio to Tokyo with Tom Duggan March 20, 2025
Tom Duggan has been involved in Olympic Sailing since the 2004 US Olympic Trials. He was in charge of Laser Class and Laser Radial Class Sailing at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games and was the Principal Race Officer in charge of all sailing at the Rio 2016 Rio Paralympic Games. He was the Principal Race Officer in charge of all sailing at the Tokyo 2021 Olympic Games. Through stories, photos, and video, he has an entertaining view of how things run behind the scenes at the Olympics and something he never asked for on his resume: how to run the Olympics during a pandemic.
The Sandwich Glass Museum March 6, 2025
Olivia Padula, Curator of Collections at the Sandwich Glass Museum, shared the story of the Boston and Sandwich Glass Company, from its beginnings in 1825 to its closing in 1888. This talk covered everything from the artistic to the technical processes of making glass, many of which are still used today. Learn how the glass industry in Sandwich shaped — and continues to shape — the local community.
The Otis Family: Ties to Cape Cod and the Revolutionary War January 30, 2025
Join Nancy Shoemaker, historian for the Barnstable Historical Society, as she delves into the remarkable history of the Otis family and their deep ties to Cape Cod and the American Revolution. Presented at History on Tap at the Cape Cod Maritime Museum, this engaging talk explores the lives of James Otis Jr. and Mercy Otis Warren, a brother and sister whose influence helped shape the Revolutionary era. Learn about their contributions to the fight for independence, their legacy, and the vital role Cape Cod played in the birth of a nation.
The SOMERS Mutiny with Gregory Williams December 5, 2024
Step back in time with Gregory Williams, historian of crime and the macabre, as he delves into the dramatic SOMERS Mutiny of 1842. Was it truly a mutiny, or something more complex? Learn about its influence on Herman Melville, the creation of the U.S. Naval Academy, and how it captivated public attention.