_The “Marrying Town” For
New England’s Greatest
Military Camp_
When New England’s greatest military camp was developed almost on
Falmouth’s doorstep, this very picturesque old community, with its rich
store of whaling lore and seafaring color, became the busiest and most
exciting center on all Cape Cod.
Falmouth has had a notable number of wartime marriages in the New
England area. Many and many a Camp Edwards soldier, before embarking
for foreign duty has been joined in wedlock. And, these young people
who made the most of a few fleeting hours have come from widespread
parts of the country.
The time factor also was precious in Falmouth romances of olden days.
There’s the story of the sailing-ship master of the last century. His
wedding plans were all arranged when he received orders to sail out
of New Bedford to Germany with a cargo of oil. A friend arranged to
have his beloved and the parson ready at the hour when the vessel would
arrive off Falmouth.
No time was lost. The skipper rowed ashore and sped to the new house
he had built for his bride. The ceremony was performed, he kissed his
bride farewell and an hour later was over the water again, resuming a
voyage to Bremen.