WCT TAKES A STROLL ON MAYO BEACH FOR 2026 ANNUAL GUIDED WALK – SEPTEMBER 12TH

Gathering for the walk

Walk organizer Bill Iacuessa introduces South Wellfleet Historian Pam Tice and WCT President Barry Johnston.

Dwight Estey of the Wellfleet Historical Society and Museum describes the beach scene when the Chequesset Inn was the popular Wellfleet spot early in the twentieth century.

Ethan Estey describes the shellfish industry in Wellfleet.

Chequessett Club General Manager Barry McLaughlin explains the functions of the club, the renovations of the golf course, landscaping using native plants, and the summer youth program.

WCT Trustee Ginie Page describes the marsh and the salt works operations that took place on Mayo Beach.

Susan Robertson, member of the Baker family, describes summers in the Elephant House and growing up on Mayo Beach.

Heading back to Mayo Beach parking lot after a 2-mile walk.