Wellfleet, MA

Interviewee Collection Sort descending Description Interviewer Date of Interview Location of Interview Affiliation
Bob Wallace Cape Cod Shellfish Industry Interviews

In 2007, Bob Wallace was a shellfish grower in the town of Wellfleet.  He has been an integral figure in the local shellfishing industry. His life's work has centered on the cultivation and harvesting of shellfish, a trade that has sustained his family for generations. Wallace's expertise in shellfishing is not only a testament to his personal dedication but also serves as a living connection to the region's maritime heritage. Over the years, he has witnessed the ebb and flow of the industry, adapting to the changing tides of environmental, economic, and regulatory landscapes.

Sandy MacFarlane Wellfleet, MA Coastal Resource Specialists
Pat & Barbara Woodbury Cape Cod Shellfish Industry Interviews

In 2007, Pat and Barbara Woodbury were shellfish growers in the town of Wellfleet, who are deeply embedded in the shellfishing industry of Cape Cod. As shellfish growers, they have dedicated themselves to the cultivation and harvesting of shellfish, a practice that not only supports their livelihood but also contributes significantly to the local economy and cultural fabric of the region.

Sandy MacFarlane Wellfleet, MA Coastal Resource Specialists
Howard Atwood Tales of Cape Cod

"See, in the latter part of my grandmother being at the lighthouse, President Roosevelt was off the backshore in a government boat on a vacation.  They told him about her being the only woman lighthouse keeper in the country.  He said he would like to meet her.  So, they brought him around, around Provincetown and into Wellfleet Harbor.  They rode him ashore.  He shook hands with my grandmother."

Unknown , Wellfleet, MA The William Brewster Nickerson Cape Cod History Archives