Small Shacks, Big History: The Story Behind Provincetown’s Dune Shacks

August 30, 2019

History

Tucked into the dunes of Provincetown are a number of small shacks with a rich history. WGBH Morning Edition Host Joe Mathieu spoke with WGBH Managing Editor Sean Corcoran about the shacks, and how they seem to have outlasted the test of time. The transcript below has been edited for clarity.

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