As the Cape Cod Maritime Museum prepares to close its Cape Cod Canal exhibit in Fall 2026, this program offers a final opportunity to explore one of the region’s most significant engineering achievements.

So much of the focus today is on the future of the bridges that span the Cape Cod Canal. After all, these structures provide a vital link in this community and region. Today’s program, however, will have us looking back in time. What spanned the waterway before? How did our bridges come to be? And what was their impact? With the aid of historic images and film, we’ll explore these stories and more!

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Park Ranger Samantha Gray works at the Cape Cod Canal, where she manages the Canal’s Interpretive Services and Outreach Programs, as well as the Cape Cod Canal Visitor Center. Her work has her revealing and relating the Canal’s unique history, features and operations to thousands of people of all ages. For her work, she has been selected by the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) for multiple awards including regional ‘Interpreter of the Year’ and the American Recreation Coalition's ‘Legends Award’.

Part of our History on Tap series—join us for an evening of local history, conversation, and craft brews.

Admission: $10 per person / $5 for members

Must be 21+ to sample beer; IDs will be checked at the door.

Enjoy craft beer from our sponsor, Cape Cod Beer, along with cheese, crackers, water, and non-alcoholic beer options.

We highly recommend reserving your tickets on our website in advance. Popular events often sell out quickly, and we cannot always accommodate walk-ins. Don’t miss out—plan and secure your spot!