Revolutionary Wellfleet: Patriots and Privateers with Dwight Estey

Join the Wellfleet Historical Society’s Dwight Estey for an engaging look at Wellfleet during the

tumultuous years leading up to the American Revolution. In 1763, Wellfleet was thriving—its

population growing, prosperity rising, and independence from Eastham newly secured. Within a

decade, however, England’s tightening control began to fracture that stability.

Dwight will explore the lives of local residents as they defended their coastline, supported

neighboring communities, and took to the sea against one of the world’s most powerful naval forces.

The talk examines conflicting assumptions about Wellfleet’s commitment to freedom, willingness to

fight, and motivations for privateering. All are welcome! Please RSVP to 774-801-8119.