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Located at the corner of Cove Road and Route 28 | Orleans, MA 02653 | 508.240.1735

French Cable Station Museum Free guided tours are available of an historic collection of original Atlantic undersea telegraphic cables, instruments, maps, and assorted memorabilia.

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MUSEUM HAS CLOSED FOR THE OFF SEASON
SPECIAL TOURS CAN BE ARRANGED.
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NO ADMISSION CHARGE
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ALL MUSEUM PERSONNEL ARE VACINATED
MASK ARE OPTIONAL

2022 WE CELEBRATED OUR 50TH ANNIVERSARY
HERE ARE A FEW ITEMS TO READ AND LISTEN TO.
Cape Cod Life Article 2022
Cape Cod Times Article 2022
Cape Cod Chronicle 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

Cable Reel Double Key Transmitter
Storage Reel of Cable Double Key Transmitter

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