Episode 60: When Henry Ford Bought A Piece of Cape Cod; Nantucket's Great Point; My Nana's Favorite Game; Forgotten Childhood Drinks(3-10-2022)

Send us Fan MailEpisode 60 begins with the story of revolutionary automobile industrialist Henry Ford and his purchase of a piece of Cape Cod history.  In a fascinating turn of events it is possible that the most-viewed Cape Cod attraction does not even reside on the Cape.  Find out all about what it is, and what piece of the Cape Ford originally wanted to buy.Is it possible for something to be both so close yet so far away?  That is the case when it comes to Nantucket's Great Point.  The lighthouse at the tip of the point is seen by countless people arriving on Nantucket via the ferry.  However getting to it by land is a different story.  We will take that long trip over-sand on this week's Road Trip.Every family has unique and sometimes quirky traditions.  As kids growing up they might seem odd but looking back as adults they can bring back fond memories.  On this episode we go way Back In the Day to one such family tradition in my own family.  It was my Nana's favorite game and I'll explain all about it.There's a brand new Top 5 featuring some forgotten childhood drinks for those who grew up in the 1980's and 1990's.  Did you try any of these?This Week In History and Time Capsule revolve around the introduction of the Barbie doll.Be sure to watch for my livestreams called Without A Map Friday's at 8pm on Instagram which serve as a sort of postgame show for the podcast. Find them on IGTV after they've finished.Helpful Links from this Episode(available through Buzzsprout)Purchase Iconic Hotels and Motels of Cape CodWear Your WishDJ Williams MusicKeeKee's Cape Cod KitchenChristopher Setterlund's YouTube ChannelChristopher Setterlund.comThe In My Footsteps Podcast BlogThe Henry Ford MuseumNantucket Chamber of CommerceDigital CommonwealthListen to Episode 59 here.Support the show