French Cable Station Museum - Home Page
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French Cable Station Museum - Home Page
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Located at 41 South Orleans Rd. (Corner of Cove Road and Route 28) | Orleans, MA 02653 | 508.240.1735
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Free guided tours are available of an historic collection of original Atlantic undersea telegraphic cables,
instruments, maps, and assorted memorabilia.
The museum will be open for tours starting on Friday, June 6, through Sunday, September 28.
Tours will be available Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 1 to 4 p.m.
To arrange a special tour outside of these hours, please email us.
We do not charge for admission, but donations are appreciated to help with ongoing museum maintenance and to preserve our equipment and documents.
In 2022, we celebrated our 50th anniversary:
Cape Cod Life Article 2022
Cape Cod Times Article 2022
Provincetown Independent Article 2022
MVY Radio interview August 28, 2022
VIDEOS
The folllowing videos will provide a glimpse of what we have to offer and a small thank you for your support.
If you like what you see please send a donation.
History Video brief
Tour Video
Technology Video
History Video full
The station is part of American History. During World War I, General Pershing in France communicated with
the US Government through this cable station.
In 1927 the message that Charles Lindbergh had landed in Paris came through this station from Paris.
It was then sent to the rest of the United States.
COME AND SEE HISTORY
Storage Reel of Cable
Double Key Transmitter
Website hosting courtesy of Bill Burns:
FTL Design
Home
|
Museum History
|
Planning a Visit
|
Exhibits
|
Cultural Event
|
Be a Supporter
|
Contact Us
Home Page
Located at 41 South Orleans Rd. (Corner of Cove Road and Route 28) | Orleans, MA 02653 | 508.240.1735
Museum History
Planning a Visit
Exhibits
Be a Supporter
Contact Us
Free guided tours are available of an historic collection of original Atlantic undersea telegraphic cables,
instruments, maps, and assorted memorabilia.
The museum will be open for tours starting on Friday, June 6, through Sunday, September 28.
Tours will be available Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 1 to 4 p.m.
To arrange a special tour outside of these hours, please email us.
We do not charge for admission, but donations are appreciated to help with ongoing museum maintenance and to preserve our equipment and documents.
In 2022, we celebrated our 50th anniversary:
Cape Cod Life Article 2022
Cape Cod Times Article 2022
Provincetown Independent Article 2022
MVY Radio interview August 28, 2022
VIDEOS
The folllowing videos will provide a glimpse of what we have to offer and a small thank you for your support.
If you like what you see please send a donation.
History Video brief
Tour Video
Technology Video
History Video full
The station is part of American History. During World War I, General Pershing in France communicated with
the US Government through this cable station.
In 1927 the message that Charles Lindbergh had landed in Paris came through this station from Paris.
It was then sent to the rest of the United States.
COME AND SEE HISTORY
Storage Reel of Cable
Double Key Transmitter
Website hosting courtesy of Bill Burns:
FTL Design
Home
|
Museum History
|
Planning a Visit
|
Exhibits
|
Cultural Event
|
Be a Supporter
|
Contact Us