Rachel Carson Memorial
A monument to the groundbreaking environmentalist sits near the place where she first experienced the sea.

šŸ“œ An outdoor sculpture depicting biologist, conservationist, and author Rachel Carson.
šŸ” Unveiled in 2013, it commemorates her profound connection to Woods Hole, Massachusetts.

Why Go

šŸŒŠ Honors Rachel Carson, a pioneer of the global environmental movement, highlighting her impact on environmental awareness and pesticide policy, sparked by her book Silent Spring.
šŸ“ Located next to Woods Hole Port, a hub for oceanographic technology, where Carson had her first prolonged contact with the sea.
šŸ–¼ļø Features a smiling Carson statue gazing towards the ocean, a sculpture by artist David Lewis.

Tips

šŸ“ Carson's words are engraved on a stone at the base of the statue.
šŸ“ø The statue is based on a 1951 photograph of Carson at the Woods Hole dock.

šŸ…æļø ParkingLocated at 112-138 Water St, Falmouth.

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