Reminder, as per The Enterprise article of June 12, 2006, a Public Event of particular interest to residents of Falmouth Heights and Maravista.
Battle of Falmouth 1779 Historic Plaque, Dedication
Commemorating the only land battle of the
American Revolution fought on Cape Cod.
Falmouth 250th Commencement Event
Wednesday, July 1st, 2026, 9:45am – 11:00am (Rain or Shine)
Central Park Ballfield / corner of Grand Ave. & Central Park Ave.
- 9:45 to 10:00 am – Fife and Drum Prelude
- Robert G, Ripley, Jr., 250th Committee Chair
- Nell Fields, Waquoit Congregation Church
- Pledge of allegiance Led by Peter French
- Star-Spangled Banner to be sung by Troy Clarkson
- Michael Renshaw, Town Manager
- Michael Kasparian, Executive Director of Falmouth Chamber of Commerce
- Karen Renaldo, Town of Falmouth Historian & Artist
- Sheriff Donna Buckley
- David Viera, State Representative
- Thomas Moakley, State Representative
- Rachel Lovett, Museums on the Green Executive Director
- David Martin, Author & Historian
- Robert P. Mascali, Falmouth Select Board & 250 Committee Liaison
- Robert G. Ripley, Jr., Closing Remarks
Unveiling of Plaque
Colonial Musket Firing – Jamie Booth
(Following the ceremony there will be a reception at The Old Casino
by special invitation only)
Presented by :
The Town of Falmouth and the Falmouth 250 Committee
Additional information from The Enterprise article of June 12, 2006:
The upcoming plaque dedication will commemorate the Battle of Falmouth. The plaque, which will be installed on pink granite from West Falmouth, features a silhouette of a young boy rowing toward Falmouth. The plaque and boulder will be placed in Falmouth Heights near the Old Casino.
Parking arrangements include several nearby options. The beach parking lot adjacent to the Old Casino will be available for attendees without a beach sticker during the event hours. Metered parking at the ball field is expected to be free during the event. Enforcement of both parking areas will be back to normal after the event. Additional parking has been made available by Shipwrecked during the event hours.
Other 250th anniversary events around town include the America 250 Cape & Islands in the Revolution speaker series on Saturday, June 13, a Flag Day tribute at Oak Grove Cemetery on Sunday, June 14, a patriotic hymn sing at the First Congregational Church of Falmouth on Friday, June 26, and the opening of the “O Beautiful: Katharine Lee Bates” exhibit at Highfield Hall on Tuesday, June 30.
July events include a screening of “Democracy” on July 1, followed by a Community Day on July 3 with colonial-themed activities and a Paul Revere Bell presentation at the First Congregational Church.
Additional events include a Cabo Verde Independence celebration, which will feature a public reading of Frederick Douglass’ Fourth of July address, on July 5 at the Cape Cod Cape Verdean Museum and Cultural Center. The Falmouth Public Library on July 7 will host a screening of “Hamilton.” On November 17, Museums on the Green will host a calligraphy lecture and demonstration.
More details about the events can be found on Museums On The Green’s website. https://museumsonthegreen.org/250th-anniversary-of-the-american-revolution/