Fran Hewitt McDermott #33

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Debbie Merriam: “Indigenous Plants of Cape Cod”

On Wednesday, August 5^th at 5 PM, the Truro Historical Society presented “Indigenous Plants of Cape Cod.” In this webinar, Debbie Merriam, Arboretum Director of the Mary Wakefield Charitable Trust in Milton, explored the two main factors that have impacted plant life here: European occupation and climate change. If you missed it or would like to see it again, please use this link:

https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/share/7MdYK7DLqW9LXtb25F_7U6Q_OL7meaa8hCgdrPQFnR149LoVS7M7UFJKai9wJRdR Password: e2S22.kw

“Mayflower Stories of Sadness and Strength”

“Mayflower Stories of Sadness and Strength”

Peter Arenstam, historian and author of the children’s book The Mighty Mastiff of the Mayflower, presented this fascinating program that explores the personal trials endured by the families of the historic ship that sailed for 66 days at the height of the storm season in the fall of 1620. If you missed it, or would like to watch again, please click HERE and enter the password: 8.qYFvF#

Our Membership Drive is Ongoing

Thanks to everyone who has joined the THS or renewed your membership! We are so grateful for your generosity, which sustains our organization through this challenging time. There’s still time to join or renew, and it’s easy to do. You may mail a check to the Truro Historical Society at PO Box 486, Truro, MA 02666 or CLICK HERE TO JOIN NOW

In light of the challenges created by the pandemic, we will donate one-tenth of all membership donations to the Dexter Keezer Fund that provides emergency financial assistance to Truro families in need. For more information, visit their website, www.keezerfund.org.

Thank you for your support and generosity!

Fran Hewitt McDermott #33

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