Cape Cod Chapter

The Cape Cod Chapter meets in Harwich.

On June 20, 1775, a general notice was given to all inhabitants of Martha's Vineyard to turn out and assemble at Tisbury on June 25th to see what measures should be taken to guard agains the Island's exposed position. A large majority was in favor of applying to the General Court at Boston for soldiers. The next step was: "To sound the minds amongst the young men to see who would join the volunteer corps of Edgartown." They soon found that nearly all were ready for the first act of the Revolution that stirred the ''Islanders'' was the attempt of the enemy to plunder the few houses on the Elizabeth islands. All were willing to send all their men to fight with Washington, and there was not a battle of the whole war from Bunker Hill to the surrender of Cornwallis at Yorktown in which a Vineyarder did not take part and do his duty.

Chapter Officers

The following members serve as officers in the chapter. Please see the Secretary for records and proceeding of the meeting.

* Appointed Positions

Meeting Place and Times

All Chapter Meetings are held at 400 East Restaurant on the corner of Rt. 137 and 39 in Harwich. (Exit 11 off the mid-Cape highway.) Please call Clarence Williams at least five days in advance for reservations (781-335-3758).