Name: From Sea to Shining Sea: KLB and the Story of America the Beautiful
Start: 2025-08-19T14:00:00-04:00
End: 2025-08-19T15:30:00-04:00
Location: Falmouth Historical Society

From Sea to Shining Sea: KLB and the Story of America the Beautiful

The Falmouth Museums on the Green, owned and operated by the Falmouth Historical Society, is a two-acre campus that has been serving the residents and visitors of Falmouth since 1900. One of the most popular sites in Falmouth for visitors, it contains the 1790 Dr. Francis Wicks House—a magnificent Federalist-period residence with guided tours demonstrating what life was like for an affluent physician in the late 18th and early 19th centuries; the recently-restored 1730 Conant House—used for exhibits, research and genealogy studies; the Hallett Barn Visitors’ Center—rebuilt in 2002 on the site of an original barn and used a welcoming point for those coming to Falmouth as well as the “Whaling Wives Gift Shop”; the Colonial Gardens—showing off plantings, such as a boxwood tree, that go back to the days prior to the American Revolution; Memorial Park—a tranquil place of refuge that is open to all visitors looking for relaxation; and the recently-opened (2012) Cultural Center—a superb, 3600 square foot structure used for public and private programs and events, public restrooms, kitchen facilities, and as a repository for archival collections to preserve Falmouth’s past. It also has a series of rotating historical exhibits throughout the campus.

Falmouth Museums on the Green

This 37 minute film explores the remarkable life of poet, professor, and social reformer Katharine Lee Bates. Panel discussion to follow.

Falmouth Historical Society

<a href="https://www.seatoshiningseafilm.org/" title="https://www.seatoshiningseafilm.org/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">From Sea to Shining Sea:</a> <a href="https://www.seatoshiningseafilm.org/" title="https://www.seatoshiningseafilm.org/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Katharine Lee Bates and the Story of</a> <a href="https://www.seatoshiningseafilm.org/" title="https://www.seatoshiningseafilm.org/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">America the Beautiful</a><h2> </h2>This 37 minute film explores the remarkable life of poet, professor, and social reformer Katharine Lee Bates.Katharine Lee Bates (1859-1929), a Falmouth native, holds a cherished place in American history as the author of America the Beautiful, a poem that captures the country’s sweeping landscapes and enduring ideals. Born and raised in Falmouth, her deep connection to the town’s coastal beauty and rich literary culture helped shape her voice as a writer, educator, and social advocate. Her legacy extends beyond her famous words—she was a trailblazer for women in academia and a champion for social justice. This documentary celebrates her remarkable life, honoring both her national influence and her enduring ties to the Falmouth community.Panel Discussion with one of her biographers Len Miele and one of the Filmmakers Karen Olcott following the movie. Light refreshments.Museums on the Green Members-only event | Free, donations welcome

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