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Located at 41 South Orleans Rd. (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.


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

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

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