Hyannis in Barnstable County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)

Hyannis Harbor

Hyannis Kennedy Legacy Trail

Photographed By Brandon D Cross, October 3, 2020

1. Hyannis Harbor Marker

Inscription.
The Kennedys Sailing Tradition
One of the most well-known Kennedy pastimes is sailing, often from Hyannis Harbor into Nantucket Sound. JFK and Jacqueline spent many summers sailing with their family in Hyannis Port. U.S. Senator Ted Kennedy participated often in the legendary Figawi sailing race every year, racing from Hyannis to Nantucket with his wooden schooner, Mya . The Kennedy family boats are moored at Hyannisport Yacht Club, less than one mile from here. Visitors may wish to board a sight-seeing vessel to see the Kennedy Compound from the water. Boats leave from the Bismore Park docks.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #35 John F. Kennedy series list.

Location. 41° 38.926′ N, 70° 16.775′ W. Marker is in Hyannis, Massachusetts, in Barnstable County. Marker can be reached from Ocean Street, 0.2 miles south of South Street, on the left when traveling south. Located at the south east corner of Bismore Park across from the wharf. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Hyannis MA 02601, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Hurricane Bob (a few steps from this marker); Ralph P. Bismore

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(a few steps from this marker); HyArts Artist Shanties (within shouting distance of this marker); Maritime Museum (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); 50 Years Of Peace Corps (about 800 feet away); Peace Corps Memorial (about 800 feet away); a different marker also named Hyannis Harbor (approx. 0.2 miles away); National Seashore (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hyannis.

Photographed By Brandon D Cross, October 3, 2020

2. Hyannis Harbor Marker

The Kennedy’s Sailing Near Hyannis Port image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Brandon D Cross, October 3, 2020

3. The Kennedy’s Sailing Near Hyannis Port

(detail photo from the marker)

Hyannis Harbor is the ninth stop on the Kennedy Legacy Trail image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Brandon D Cross, October 3, 2020

4. Hyannis Harbor is the ninth stop on the Kennedy Legacy Trail

Credits. This page was last revised on October 14, 2020. It was originally submitted on October 6, 2020, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 98 times since then and 3 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 6, 2020, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.