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A ROUND CA PE COD
Every spring, typically in late March or early April, the waters that pass by the Stony Brook
Grist Mill see the energetic migration of thousands of herring (alewife) as they attempt to
return to their spawning pond above. This incredible annual fish frenzy attracts visitors both
avian and human.
Arts
Brewster is home to The Cape Cod Repertory Theatre, located on a historic property
within Nickerson State Park. Founded in 1986, Cape Rep is an artist-driven company
committed to providing creative opportunities for the community by producing
professional plays and musicals and teaching classes in acting, directing, and
playwriting. The town also boasts a wealth of art galleries, including Sydenstricker
Glass, whose hand-carved masterpieces can be found in national museums and
galleries.
Culture
Museums and cultural sites include the Cape Cod Museum of Natural History, the
opulent Crosby Mansion, and the historic Windmill Village in Drummer Boy Park which
hosts a seasonal farmers’ market and annual antiques fair. The town has a wonderful
collection of cafes, antique venues, and gift shops, such as the eclectic array of
boutiques at Lemon Tree Village and the iconic Brewster Store standing guard in the
heart of town. The Brewster Whitecaps of the Cape Cod Baseball League play at Stony
Brook Field and the team often sports future MLB stars.
Education
Brewster is part of the Nauset Regional School District, which also includes Eastham,
Orleans and Wellfleet. Stony Brook Elementary School teaches students in kindergarten
through second grade, while Eddy Elementary School covers grades three through
five. Middle school-aged children from Brewster can attend the public Nauset Middle
School in Orleans or enter an admissions lottery for The Cape Cod Lighthouse Charter
School, a Commonwealth Charter School in Harwich. Both Nauset Regional High
School in Eastham and Cape Cod Regional Technical High School in Harwich are public
school options for Brewster students. Two private institutions for early childhood and
elementary education, The Family School and The Laurel School, are both located in
Brewster.
Geography
Brewster has a total area of 25.4 square miles, of which 22.9 square miles is land and
2.5 square miles is water. Brewster is bordered on the north by Cape Cod Bay, on
the west by Dennis, on the south by Harwich, and on the east by Orleans. The town
features extensive tidal sand flats along the shores of Cape Cod Bay, and the largest
pond on Cape Cod, Long Pond, which it shares with the neighboring town of Harwich.
Brewster is home to Nickerson State Park, the site of many glacier-formed kettle ponds,
and the Cape Cod Rail Trail, a 25-mile paved walking and biking path on the route of
former train tracks.
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