Falmouth 250 Committee reviews 2026 program slate and sets July 1 plaque dedication

The Falmouth 250 Committee on Jan. 14 reviewed its 2026 program schedule and confirmed plans for a permanent plaque dedication at Falmouth Heights on July 1, 2026. The meeting, held at the Museum on the Green, included discussion of lectures, an exhibition opening and possible community events tied to the town’s 250th observances.

Committee members reviewed scheduled events including a March 26 lecture by Dr. David Martin on the Battle of Falmouth, an April 9 calligraphy lecture by Rick Pallus (former White House calligrapher), a May 21 lecture by Dr. Richard Bell titled 'Globalizing the American Revolution,' a June 4 exhibition opening, and a July 16 lecture by Dr. David Martin on Cape Cod and the Islands. The committee noted a temporary plaque at Falmouth Heights has been installed and said Baker Monument will install the permanent plaque ahead of a dedication planned for July 1, 2026. Potential speakers for the dedication were discussed.

Members also discussed a proposed July 3 Community Day at the museum that could include an open house, a public reading of the Declaration of Independence, music and reenactors. The committee identified likely expenses—bunting, performers and related materials—and discussed a possible group visit to the recently opened Paul Revere foundry museum in Canton because a Paul Revere bell is located in Falmouth.

The committee received an update on the Liberty Tree Society initiative: after consulting the town arborist, members agreed a smaller specimen would be more appropriate than a large tree at the proposed site; the exact planting location will be determined at a future meeting.

The meeting did not have a quorum, so the minutes from Oct. 15, 2025 were reviewed but could not be approved. The committee scheduled its next meeting for Feb. 11, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at the Museum on the Green.