JFK’s secret doomsday bunker on Nantucket, which was designed to provide temporary shelter from radioactive fallout, could become a National Historic Landmark—but efforts to preserve its history have stalled. Full Article
February talks include Dr. Michael Kryzanek on the impact of the national mid-term elections and Robert Reynolds, retired CIA officer on Russia versus Ukraine The John F. Kennedy Hyannis Museum has announced the return of its winter speaker series beginning Thursday, February 9 at 11 am in the Scudder Family Center for Civic
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Recently, Monument Beach resident Paul H. Miller was appointed to the museum foundation board of directors. Miller is Administrative Director of Business Development & Network Operations for the Department of Medicine/Harvard Medical Faculty Physicians with the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston. Paul has been and continues to be an active volunteer with the
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Everyone knows a little about Lizzie and about the unpleasantness on that August morning 130 years ago. Did she or didn't she? Speaker Greg Williams gave the depths of the whole story when he spoke at the Museum on Oct 18th. If you missed the presentation, you can watch the Facebook stream here!
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Recently Robert Kennedy’s daughter, Kerry gave Former Ukranian First Lady, Kateryna Yushchenko, a personal tour of the JFK Hyannis Museum. Read the Cape Cod Time's article here;
In August, Centerville resident Tom Lynch joined the museum board of directors. Lynch has served as Barnstable's assistant manager and town manager, director of the Barnstable Housing Authority, and commissioner of the Mass. Rate Setting Commission. He also served elected positions as State Representative and Barnstable County Assembly delegate. Lynch holds a U.S. Coast
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Created in 2015 to recognize outstanding examples of leadership in the inspiration of others, in advancement of the civic and economic well-being of Cape Cod, the award was conferred upon Baker at a reception at the JFK Hyannis Museum on Friday, August 12th. “Governor Baker has successfully led our citizens and Commonwealth through some
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In honor of the sixtieth anniversary edition of the “The White House: A Historic Guide,” let’s revisit the landmark TV special hosted by Jacqueline Kennedy in 1962 that launched this perennial fundraiser for preserving the presidential home. Watch highlights of the program, which included a charming appearance by President John F. Kennedy. With the support
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A visit to Solomon Islands by senior US diplomats included a touching personal moment, as Caroline Kennedy, the new US ambassador to Australia, met with the children of two men who saved the life of her father, John F Kennedy, during the second world war. Caroline Kennedy was in Honiara to mark the 80th
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Join us on July 14th as we host James Graham, Author of Victura: The Kennedys a Sailboat and the Sea. To truly understand the dynamics and magic of the Kennedy family, one must understand their passion for sailing and the sea. This true tale of one small sailboat is an invaluable contribution to
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