Jul 29 2015

"The Land, the Sea, and the Harbor: Changing Ways Cape Codders Have Used Their Place"

at Hyannis Public Library

The Hyannis Public Library is please to present another "Talks & Tunes" program for your summer entertainment. Join us for  "The Land, the Sea and the Harbor: Changing Ways Cape Codders Have Used Their Place" with author and historian Dr. John T. Cumbler on Wednesday, July 29, 2015 6 p. m.

Are you fascinated with the history of this amazing peninsula? Dr. Cumbler’s talk will focus on the changing patterns of resource utilization on Cape Cod over the last 300 years.  The program is free and open to the public.

John T. Cumbler, professor of history at the University of Louisville, splits his time between Louisville and Cape Cod.   His fields of specialization are United States Environmental History and Economic History, and he is also a trained and certified rescuer of large marine mammals and sea turtles.  Dr. Cumbler has received the University of Louisville’s Distinguished Teaching Award, the University Trustee Award, and been recognized as Distinguished Research Professor at University of Louisville.   Additionally, he a was John Adams' Distinguished Fulbright Professor in the Netherlands.  

Dr. Cumbler’s most recent book is entitled Cape Cod: An Environmental History of a Fragile Eco-system. (University of Massachusetts Press 2014).

"Talks & Tunes" Summer Programs at the Hyannis Public Library are generously sponsored by Baxter's Restaurant, The British Beer Company, Fresh Ketch Seafood 'N Steak, The Greater Hyannis Civic Association, and Spanky's Clam Shack.

After the library talk, be sure to stroll over to the Hyannis Town Green to enjoy the weekly performance of great tunes by the Barnstable Town Band.

Admission Info

Free and open to the public.

Dates & Times

2015/07/29 - 2015/07/29

Location Info

Hyannis Public Library

401 Main Street, Hyannis, MA 02601