Tracing History Along Massachusetts’ South Coast *In-Person* *NEW*
The South Coast of Massachusetts (not to be confused with Boston’s suburban South Shore!) stretches for 30 miles along beautiful Buzzards Bay. From the start of the Cape Cod Canal to the Rhode Island border, its communities are rich in history and are all just an easy day trip from Boston. In this class, we'll trace Massachusetts history through an illustrated discussion of diverse historic sites on and near the South Coast. The region includes former industrial powerhouses now reinventing themselves as well as picturesque small towns. And it all relates back to the waterways that make the South Coast an appealing destination today. The class will provide historical insight and some great ideas for close-to-home trips focused on history and heritage. Instructor: Elizabeth Merrick
Sections
SCOA-WI25.01
Thursday, 4-5:30pm. Mar. 13
This class will meet in-person at CCAE. Please view our In-Person Class Guidelines prior to enrolling.
Instructors: Elizabeth Merrick
Instructor
Elizabeth Merrick
Elizabeth L. Merrick is a lifelong aficionado of historic buildings and is fascinated by Massachusetts history. She holds a Ph.D. in Social Policy from Brandeis University. Following a career in health services research, she has devoted much of her time to pursuing her love of all things historical. She published "Be There Then: A Guide to Exploring Greater Boston's Historic House Museums" in 2014 and also served as a tour guide at the Royall House and Slave Quarters for 10 years. Since 2017, Elizabeth has taught classes at CCAE on Boston-area historic sites and local history.