FRENCH CABLE STATION MUSEUM

ORLEANS, MA

The French Cable Station Museum in Orleans, MA is a living example of the technological advances of the 19th century. It was built in 1898 to transmit news by cable between France and the United States. The museum is dedicated to preserving and interpreting the history, technology and operation of this unique cable station.

The museum is housed in a three-story building that is the former cable station building. Visitors to the museum can explore the history, technology and operations of the cable station and its equipment. The museum also includes interactive displays, historical artifacts, and photographs that tell the story of this unique station.

The museum offers guided tours of the building, which include a visit to the basement where the original cable was laid, and a visit to the old cable vault. Visitors can also learn about the history of cable technology, from the early days of Morse code to the sophisticated digital transmissions of today.

The museum also features educational programs and special events throughout the year. These include lectures, demonstrations, and hands-on activities that help bring the history of the cable station to life.

The French Cable Station Museum is a great destination for anyone interested in the history, technology, and operations of cable communications.

FRENCH CABLE STATION MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in ORLEANS MA. US MID #8402500866

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: New England (Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont).

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• website: www.frenchcablestationmuseum.org

FRENCH CABLE STATION MUSEUM IN ORLEANS INC
PO BOX 85
ORLEANS
MA
02653

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