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Boats in Green Harbor by Ian Britton	Aerial Photo of Green Harbor & Brant Rock	Fessenden's Wireless Station	Coast Guard Tower
Ocean Bluff Beach Looking South	Shannon Rose Enters the Harbor	Green Harbor from Duxbury	Harbor View
Union Chapel	Green Harbor Beach	Blackman's Point from Jetty	Postcard - 1915

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Colm Carron		09-Jun-2009 12:54
was there in may 2009 fantastic will go back say Chuck at haddads is best fot stake regards Colm and Mary Dublin Ireland

Bill Pink		29-May-2009 04:59
I grew up at Bluefish cove. The house that is now changed was 27 cove st. I was just back there for a visit and the house is new style but to me it dosn't fit in with the place. Wish that I could have owned the place. I was just a kid at the time going to elementry school and Then High school there. Even that has changed. I remember the Galligans, O'Neils Phinies and many others. It was great to see the place again and growing up there. Maybe some day I will be back there again.

john s meyer		28-May-2009 00:53
I am a summer resident and collector of antique Green Harbor postcards. I would like to buy the original old postcard shown on this site of kids jumping off Beach St Bridge in Green Harbor. Can ANYONE tell me who owns it? Or have them call me at 508-864-2028. Thanks. john s. meyer / 45 Chapin Rd. / Holden. Ma / 01520 ("johnsmeyer@yahoo.com")

reesha ruel		12-May-2009 04:38
Thank you for the old pic of Charlie's after the blizzard in '78. My family used to own it.

Guest		02-May-2009 14:23
Paul O'Keefe was an Everett boy growing up, wonder what ever happened to him ?

Mr Interlocita		29-Apr-2009 14:55
Another Cedar Crest celebrity was Paul O'Keefe.....1962 camper who also played Patty Dukes brother on the Patty Duke Show. I wonder if either Paul appeared in "real" theater........the camp's end of year Minstrel Show? Now THAT was show business !!

Guest		21-Mar-2009 23:37
to bob leonard yes i went to the sock hops behind mommies store i also helped set them up i loved every nite your mom would take us for a ''nite treat'' do you still walk fast larry and i had to run to keep up with you do you know who i am?

cancellare		18-Feb-2009 05:33
I found this interesting. Paul Benedict who I remember as the neighbor on The Jeffersons attended Camp Cedar Crest. Here is the link where I found the info. http://www.legacy.com/GB/GuestbookView.aspx?PersonId=120952028

Scott		15-Feb-2009 20:08
I can remember in the late 50's we used to love it when our folks drove us up from Kingston, where we lived, to Brant Rock to buy some goodies from Estes. I always loved the checkerberry popcorn bars and both I and my sister were really fond of the salt water taffy...specially the peanut butter filled ones! I was always fascinated by the Coast Guard tower and my mother told stories about what the war was like on the home front in Duxbury.

Jack McDonald		19-Jan-2009 18:50
Great Photos and Postcards. Brought back many great memories of our family year's at Blackman's Point from 1956 (ish) to visiting today. Thx Much

Guest		30-Dec-2008 20:47
Hi Frannie, It is larryzevon@yahoo.com. Sorry, Rich Michalski

Rich Michalski		30-Dec-2008 20:10
Hi Frannie Burke, I hope you can send your email address to Larry and I @ larryzevon@yahoo.net. This will start the communication going and hopefully get you some photos to you of the reunion. Do you remember any of the following: Hughie Morgan, Dave McKenzie, Al Donaldson, Fran Ialenti, Peter Iovanni, Frank Walsh, Mike Naughton. They were all at camp during the 60's. What years were you at Camp? Larry is guessing 1964+, if you skated to "I'm Henry the Eighth". Look forward to hearing from you. Best Regards Rich Michalski

Bob Leonard (Jr)		08-Dec-2008 02:45
Winder if you old time Brant Rockers recall Mrs Gasett's Gift Shop - when she retired to Mt Dora, Florida, my mother (Nona Leonard, who had Brant Rock Rentals next door) moved the gift shop into the store. My mother and father moved to Charlotte County in 1961 and soon brought with them lots of Brant Rockers, imcluding Mrs. Tingley (Mommies). My mother used to teach exrecise and dance at Blackman's Point Trailer Park. My mother was still teaching dance in Tampa at age 93 when she died. Does anyone recall the Sunset Record Hops we kids ran behind Mommies?

Arthur Moore		02-Nov-2008 03:27
Hello Mary Strongberg (Mello): I read your blog. I use to live also on Cherry street with my brother Richard in the 50's. We lived in the last house on Cherry street on the right. My grandmother was Emma Chamberlain. My brother was Richard Moore and I'm Arthur Moore. We attended the schools in Marshfield and went clamming with our Grandpa too. We swam out in the channel before they dredged it out. Yes, I too have tears in my eyes of missing Brant Rock. Please, drop me a line when you get time, lets see what else we remember about cherry street and all. My e-mail address is: amoorejr@cox.net Thank You Long live Brant Rock...

Guest		29-Oct-2008 11:32
Kathy p.iovanni@comcast.net Hope to catch up after all of these years Peter

Guest		29-Oct-2008 00:23
This is to William (Bill) Harris. I am so sorry to hear about your experience at the Camp. I may have some information for you but I don't want to talk in such public forum. My e-mail is smcan1@cox.net. Mary Cancellare

Frannie Burke		28-Oct-2008 23:09
Hi Larry & Richard, I wrote previously and neglected to give you my email. Would love to see pictures from reunion this summer and any other info you have.

Guest		27-Oct-2008 23:54
Kathy Where have you been for the last 40 years, I didn't think there was life on Mars ? How have you been ? family ? Is your sister Patty still in Maryland ? I miss Nina as well, she was the best. Parents still living etc ? Regards Peter Iovanni I didn't go to the reunion in Marshfield, played in a golf tournament.

Guest		27-Oct-2008 14:55
Kathy............ larryzevon@yahoo.com is correct

William (Bill ) Harris		26-Oct-2008 22:49
I wrote before about how I was attacked at Camp Cedar Crest, I have tried to find the councilor who affected my life, I was hoping the blog would help me instead it was removed and the cover up continues. I have searched for years and for some reason I think I am close. any help would truely be Christian. I am sure that person is in pain as well. closure is needed.

Guest		24-Oct-2008 19:07
Hi Larry or Rich It's Kathy I tried to send an email to larryzevon@yahoo.com it said it was wrong so I tried larryzevon@yahoo.net & that was wrong also. Please let me know where to reach you guys Thanks

Winnie		18-Oct-2008 04:11
I wrote a thesis re: Cedar Crest but it was lost..some time soon I will resurrect the thoughts and write again my posting is only a partial one sorry

Winnie Gilman Rivard		18-Oct-2008 04:05
otos just wonderful memories My heart aches that not all memories and experiences were as wonderful.

larry doucette		17-Oct-2008 14:21
Great surprise to hear from Kathy Percy......As with other CCC'ers we've contacted, many happy memories from back in the day. The dances really were great.......except for "leave room for the holy ghost !" Rich Michalski and I have managed to contact quite a few alumni , campers, counselors , waitresses, kitchenboys, even neighbor's of the camp. We even visited the inside of the waitresses cabin last spring ! The waitresses graffiti is still up in the rafters.....it was like an archaeological dig . Feel free to email us at larryzevon@yahoo.com Always great to hear from another Cedar Crester.

Rich Michalski		16-Oct-2008 13:40
Hi Kathy, Thanks so much for adding your comments. We have been searching for you for the last 8 months. The trail got cold after Plymouth. I even talked to the people who bought your old house. Hope you are well. Our reunion was a big success. I will be happy to send you our "Legends" package and a gift from the reunion. Please email your info to: larryzevon@yahoo.com. Larry Doucette set this up to contact Camp Alumni. We are interested to hear about your family as well. Please don't spare the details. Peter Iovanni is copied on the text. He remembers you and your family as well. Our camp experiences will remain with us always. Hughie will really be surprised to hear you have made contact. More to follow. Best Regards Rich Michalski

kathy percy		14-Oct-2008 18:59
Hi WOW!! It was so GREAT to read all your comments & memories from Camp. My name is Kathy (Percy) My grandmother was Nina Sullivan the Camp cook. I really miss her she's been gone a long time from cancer but she was the BEST!! Although I remember her chasing a few of you kitchen boys out there, with a long paddle!!!! I still can see Hughey in that milk room & Richie M. sitting in front of that old toaster (half asleep) buttering the toast, Mike Naughton maybe picking the chickens for my Nana's delish creamed chicken & peas !! I also remember Debbie, Ginny Chris Miller, Billy Dunn, Peter Iovanna, Larry Doucette, even though I was a little younger they were still great times for me. The bonfires, minstel shows (they were really great for small time talent!!!, But for me the Dances were the BEST. Rickie M. you were a really great dancer for a tall guy!!. Always was a big thing for the girls to sneak out & meet out with the kitchen boys!!! I remember also when Mike M., Rich's little brother, came to the camp. That bumpy ride to the Roller skating rink & green harbor beach singing all the way. GREAT times!! I am sorry to have missed the Marshfield fair this year as I just found out about it, I really hope you all have it again next year as I would definitely try to be there. So many more people & memories , Mrs. Bowen, The Sheas, Mrs. M, Msgr. Hartigan, the canteen, with great soda , that little gas station that was supposed to be off limits, HA HA!! Thanks for letting me go down memory lane!! Hope you are all well!!!

Rich Michalski		22-Sep-2008 13:56
Hi Hal, Thanks for your comments. Please send any particulars (years at Camp etc.) and your email address to: larryzevon@yahoo.com. We are collecting names and addresses for upcoming Camp Cedar Crest events. I attended Camp from 1955 thru 1968. Were your parents Campers, kitchen help, Counselors? Look forward to hearing from you. Please ask your mom if she has any photos and memorabilia form the Camp. We are most interested. Best Regards Rich Michalski

Hal Jordan		18-Sep-2008 14:31
My Father (deceased), Harold 'Larry' Jordan Jr attended Camp Cedar Crest in the 50's. He was from Everett, MA and his parents had a cottage in Green Harbor, MA. He married my mother, Maureen Frances Hawe (Everett, MA) in 1966. I believe she attended CCC as well. In 1967, they moved to Marshfield, MA, where my mother still resides. If you remember my parents; Larry and Maureen, please e-mail me with your thoughts and memories. Thanks, Harold Hal L. Jordan III, Colorado Springs, CO

Rich Michalski		08-Sep-2008 13:47
Hi Miss Frannie, Thanks for adding your comments about the camp. I don't give anyone a hard time anymore. Larry Doucette and I and others(about 50) did attend a reunion this year at the Marshfield Fair. Attending, were many faces from those good old days at camp. Some people have changed some have remained the same. We all enjoyed sharing our best and worst camp experiences. Please send us your contact info to email:larryzevon.yahoo.net. Look forward to seeing those photos. We have a list of folks and memorable events I would be glad to send to you. Can you remember what years you attended? Look forward to hearing from you. Best Regards Richard Michalski

Miss Frannie		05-Sep-2008 00:06
HI, I AM Frannie Burke. I started as a senior camper. I then became a waitress. Can't remember many names then. I do remember Richard Michelski. He use to give me a hard time when I would pick up items for the boys side of the lunchroom because they would eat it so fast and before I could turn around, it was gone and I had to go back and get more. Once I spilled a whole dish of sugar in front of the boysin the mess hall. They all clapped. I then became a counsel for St. Anne's cabin. I remember Lydia Murray and her sister Linda Murray. Was a counselor with Mary Theresa. Still hear from Miss Pat and Mary Reiling. Remember the good old days on the back of the red truck going to the beach and out rollerskating on Thursday nites with the waiters and waitresses and skating to "I'm Henry the Eighth I Am", etc. Remember the field days on Sundays against the boys camp and Mrs. Michelski bringing ice cold water buckets to the field to cool us off. The Minstel shows were great and Movie nite also. Also remember standing to taps for flag raising and lowering. Have pictures of those days also. Would love to hear from anyone from those years. Miss Frannie

Kevin Florio		02-Sep-2008 01:32
Camp Cedar Crest - how could I forget, although it's been some time since 1957 & 58. My brother and I went. We hated it at first, and then we loved it! I remember the National Anthem or taps when the flag was raised and lowered. We had boxing night, and I fought twice .... my older brother once. I could have killed him, but I held back! (hahaha) Oh, and the canteen, the rides in the truck to the beach, and saying the rosary. Wow! I think that's the last time I said it. I did like the Columban Father's counselars: Father Connington was great! My brother & I are from Mattapan. Another thing I remeber was the "corn field" where kids were suppose to have run away through. It was said that you had to watch out for the farmer, since he'd shoot you with "rock salt." Boy .... what memories. We have only "ONE" picture from those days. My brother is Frank Florio, and I'm Kevin. Thanks everyone for their contributions to my memories!

Guest		26-Aug-2008 00:25
Are you Frannie Burke??? How are you?

john s meyer		21-Aug-2008 01:45
Can anyone tell me how to get a good copy, or print, or even the original post card, of the old Green Harbor post card on this site showing kids jumping off the bridge with diving board? Help. Thanks, john meyer, 1-508-864-2028, 45 Chapin Rd Holden, Ma 01520

Miss Frannie		19-Aug-2008 00:47
R U Joyce Lawton??????

Vicki DUGUIE Holland		30-Jul-2008 17:20
Hi! I went to Camp Cedar Crest around '57 to '63, eight weeks each year. I was a camper and then waitress...boys dining room, thrilling at first, but so much fun! I remember the Minstral Show. I was an endman and sang "Rufus, Rastis, Johnson Brown", still remember word for word. I was quiet and my family was so pleased to see me on stage singing and having the TIME OF MY LIFE! I remember Mary Reiling and Sheila, my very first counselors, who taught me to play softball; volleyball; archery; make gimp bracelets/necklaces/leather wallets; and hot plates w/colored stones (which I still have). I remember Mrs Hughes (waitress cabin), taught me to crochet a popcorn throw; Mrs. Thompson (Ginny & Neil); Miss Hartigan; Miss Mary Bowen; Mrs. Michalski, camp nurse; Al Donaldson; Rose & Connie; Mrs Sullivan, camp cook; and Monsignor Hartigan whom I so loved. He awarded me Camper of the Year 1960 I think. My first award ever!!! Gave me so much future confidence. I remember the open truck - no seat belts for us - going to the beach and roller skating at night (what a first time thrill). I remember the dead sand shark we took home from the beach and Elaine, etc. put IT in Mrs Hughes' bed. We got in a little trouble, but what fun! I remember Pat Morin; Pam and Pat Kelley; Ginny and Neil Thompson; Gloria and Elaine from Everett; (Rita & Janet D'Ambrosio; Diana & Janet D'Ippolito) all from the North End, Boston where we all attended "Julie Billiart High School", North End, Boston. I remember choc. covered hash balls/meatballs (Hughey had something to do with this?) I remember smoking a Kent cigarette (first time) with Rita & Elaine in back of our cabin when Elaine stepped on a rusty nail and Mrs. Michalski, camp nurse had to remove it and administer a tetnus shot. We were in trouble. I learned how to shave my legs; put on makeup; and just be a girl having, once again, THE TIMES OF MY LIFE.

Rita (Clancy) Jones		14-Jul-2008 22:50
Well, I never knew where Camp Cedar Crest was located. I went for two weeks around 1945. We lived in a housing project in Cambridge and my mother wanted us to have a fun, safe time. I never knew where it was and all that I can remember is being in the back of a truck bumping along to the ocean. I went to another camp somewhere on the south shore and it was an army camp where the boys and girls were seperated by a big field. They had loud speakers and a store where they sold candy. I was there when the war ended and everyone was jumping, running and crying in the big open field. Enjoyed reading the emails.

Guest		05-Jul-2008 17:24
I spent my summers at Brant Rock and they are my fondest memories. My sister and I were just emailing each other about we wish that the two of us could have a meatball sub from Penny's. I have never had a better one since. While on vacation my mom and dad would send the oldest to get coffee at Charlies and bring back to the blankets, then when each one of us got to a certain age that kid went up to get them and we thought it was such a grownup thing to do. On Sundays it was the same thing but we would get homemade donuts at Mommie's, oh i can taste them now. Then on the sad day of leaving we would get to stop at Buds and get penny candy to take home. I can still see the lineup of the candy and the little bags that we filled. Of course there was Popcorn, potato chips and taffy at Estes Kitchen. Then the movies and bowling alley oh that was so much fun. I can still remember sitting on the steps of the bowling alley. One year we rented on top of Eli's now that place was one of a kind. Then when we got older we went to the Rexicana Ballroom. We didn't have alot of money but it didn't matter those vacations mean more to me than anything i have ever done in my life. It was family time with great friends and so many laughs.I wish every kid could have a childhood that we had. Now we spend our summers at Blackman's Point and still loving it. .

Pam		14-May-2008 02:47
I used to summer at Blackmans. Lost my mobile home in a blizzard. would love to buy another? anyone know of one?

brantrockgreenharbor		05-May-2008 16:18
Ah! Penny's Sub Shop....I still have a brain cell that remembers that! (kinda) Where, on the Esplanade, was it located?

Guest		02-May-2008 20:42
Penny's Sub Shop.......If it was in Brant Rock , it was run by a Mr Penta who was a teacher at Belmont High School in the sixties , biology I think , my homeroom 1964-65 .

Debbie Brogan		29-Apr-2008 15:38
we summered in brant rock every year from 60's to late seventies and every summer I still long for it!Does anyone remember penny's sub shop?what about eli's we used to torment the two elderly people who ran it.ny husband and i are looking to rent - buy a cottage to live in year round,does anyone know of anything? debbie ashland,ma dbrogan@aol.com

Guest		20-Apr-2008 15:42
I was a camper from IC Parish in Everett 1954, 1955. Ellie Sarno was my counselor, Mary Bowen I believe was my choir director back in Everett. Montsignor was my Pastor. Ma Hartigan stayed in a house a short walk from our camp. I was 8 years old and loved it. patz.inmaine@yahoo.com

Guest		19-Apr-2008 18:25
spent my summers at Blue Fish...now in FL

Guest		19-Apr-2008 18:24
spent my summers at Blue Fish

brantrockgreenharbor		31-Mar-2008 01:36
this old Cedarcrest photo was sent along today - 1938 http://www.pbase.com/brantrockgreenharbor/image/94927667

Peter Keelan		30-Mar-2008 16:59
Although I grew up in "Marshvegas" actually Ocean Bluff, I did not attend Camp Cedar Crest. I do remember the camp grounds. Fond Memories of Buds Bait Shop and the large variety of Penny Candy. I was very fortunate to know Bud as well as his family. Dates of memory, The burning of the Brant Rock theatre and bowling alley (I could have sworn that the alleys were uneven)The Fire at the Rex (many sundays spent there listening to The Second Society) as well as the blizzard of '78.

larryd		28-Mar-2008 17:49
CAMP REUNION EMAIL IS larryzevon@yahoo.com

LARRY D		28-Mar-2008 17:47
LOOKING FOR CAMP CEDAR CREST COUNCELORS, CAMPERS, KITCHEN BOYS, WAITRESSES If you attended Camp Cedar Crest in Marshfield , Mass. between 1955 and 1970 and are interested in a camp reunion this coming summer , in Marshfield ........ Please E-mail me at larryzevon@yahoo.com class of 1958 thru 1966 We are also looking for old photos , memorabilia , etc . THE BIG RED TRUCK RIDES AGAIN !!

Juba Walsh		13-Feb-2008 18:53
My Dad - Jack Walsh worked at Camp Chappa Challa when I was very young (1-5) 1953-1957 I have wonderful memories of sailing, swimming the ain house and the boardwalk. I am not sure if we have any pictures but I will ask my siblings. Judy Walsh

brantrockgreenharbor		06-Feb-2008 17:09
See an ad for Chappa Challa on p. 27 of the photo gallery. If you have more photos to send along I'd be pleased to post them. McD

Merrie		04-Feb-2008 20:58
Does anyone know anyone who went to Camp Chappa Challa? We are putting together a THIS IS YOUR LIFE presentation for my great aunt's 100th birthday. She was a counselor there from 1931 to 1935. Do you have any pictures of the camp?

S.G. De Castro		09-Jan-2008 00:39
We made Chocolate Covered Hash Balls out of corned beef hash on Ninas day off. The kids liked them.

brantrockgreenharbor		06-Jan-2008 21:58
If anyone does locate those photos please contact me. I would be pleased to post them online - Webmaster "McDude"

Guest		03-Jan-2008 19:34
Chocolate Covered Meatball Inn ??

larry doucette		03-Jan-2008 19:31
To---Steve DeCastro........Richard Michalski and I attended CCC from '50's thru late '60's campers, dishroom, kitchen boy . We are trying to put together group for a reunion later this year and are looking for alumni , also looking for any camp memorabilia . Possibly you might know someone in the Hartigan family who might still have those old photos? So far we have managed to contact a dozen or so people , looking for more .

guest		28-Dec-2007 02:37
Camp Cedar Crest, well remembered for mystery of the the Chocalate Covered Meatball Inn!

S.G. De Castro		26-Dec-2007 22:21
My grandfather was one of the founding trustees of Camp Cedar Crest. The camp was a great part of my family's life and is why my family came to Marshfield. As a child my grandparents lived next door to the camp on top of the hill. Every spring the family would all help get the camp ready. Connie Shea, Mary Bowen, John Danahy, Earl Gallant, Dick Hickey, Nina Sullivan, Monsignor and of course "Ma" Hartigan. I knew them all. We had free reign over the place all summer and winter. I was a kitchen boy the last summer the camp was open. Monsignor used to show me photo albums he had of the camp from the day it opened until the end. My parents met through the camp. Does anybody remember Dan or Frank Dooley?

Guest		29-Nov-2007 15:46
Charlie's Too has been in Pembroke for about 10 (maybe 15) years now - owned by the same family and has mostly the same style menu. Ya, the view (totally uneventful) is disappointing, but I bet the property insurance premiums are easier for the owners to swallow.

brantrockgreenharbor		28-Nov-2007 22:43
Charlie's has moved to Pembroke. Not sure if the food is the same but the location sure isn't. Here's the website http://www.charliestoo.com/charlies/ I also remember Bud's. As kids we used to collect bottles from the beach and cash them in for money to buy his penny candy....YUM!!!!

Don B		27-Nov-2007 20:35
To Heidi - Charlies got destroyed by one too many storms a few years back. I believe is now a residence or rental cottage. My family is still in mourning! To Matt - my brother Eric used to hang out with Gerry (your uncle? your father?). We used to call him "Termite" but I don't know why.

Heidi		27-Nov-2007 03:54
Hey there everyone, I dont know if any of you knew my family (The Peltier family) But I am wondering what ever happened to Charlies? I can remember going there when I was little...By the by my mother was Margaret peltier and my uncles are Brian, Chris, Mike and Matt Peltier....If you remember them or anything about Charlies, let me know

matt mannix		25-Nov-2007 21:20
buds was in the 70's , he was my grandfather

Don B		07-Nov-2007 20:45
BUD'S - YES - must have been 1960's 1970's - I believe it was owned by the Mannix family who own(ed) the house on the seawall right where the dike road meets ocean street. We shopped there as kids while on vacation on the island in Green harbor River

Francis Ialenti		14-Oct-2007 15:33
Richard, I was a counselor at Cedar Crest from 1959- 63. I remember your family. Your mother worked with Ginny Thompson and Mrs. Hughes. I think you were in my cabin with Arthur Flaherty, Neal Thompson. Freddie Scorza and Robert Mirabella.

Guest		10-Oct-2007 16:55
Mary......what years were you there ? I was there '58--'65 ,worked in kitchen '63, '64, '65. Were you in the Minstral Show ? What year did the camp close ? I have spoken to Richard and we are trying to get some people together . larry doucette

cancellare		10-Oct-2007 01:47
Hi Richard, I was the there when you were. I remember you and your brother Michael. I started out as a camper, then two years as a waitress. Finally I was a counselor, then taughter ceramics where a met a seminarian, "Tex", who I am married to now, and then I was the Head Counselor went the camp closed. I loved the summers spent there. Check out this site with several old postcards from the camp. http://mysite.verizon.net/vze3nm2c/greenharborimages/id2.html Mary Reiling Cancellare

Richard Michalski		05-Oct-2007 14:50
I went to Camp Cedarcrest with my family. My mom, Rose, was a Camp nurse/ waitress councelor, brother Joseph and Michael were campers and kitchen workers. I remember Peter Iovanni and Larry Doucett and Mrs Sullivan the cook. We spent 14 years at camp form '54 to '68. Enjoyed every season and especially the Minstel show at the season end. Sang Dapper Dan as an endman. Met many great people and couln't imagine being anywhere else for the summer. The beach was always welcome and the water was cold. Rode my Vespa scooter everywhere around the area. Let us hear from you if you were there also. Richard Michalski

Richard Michalski		26-Sep-2007 21:39
Richard Michalski Went to Camp Cedar Crest from 1953? to 1968. Started as a very "Midget Camper" and moved up to assistant chef toward the end. Survived most of it and have many fond memories. I always thought seminarians were "Holy people", can remeber kneeling on a broomstick for hours if I talked after lights-out. The camp was a real place to grow up and learn alot about life. My mom was the waitresses couselor and later the nurse, Mrs. Mich or Rosie to here friends. She's passed now but always remebered the good days at camp. Good friends were Peter Iovanni, Larry Doucette and Hugh Morgan. Was also in the Minstrel show and played the host "Mr. Interlocketer" the last year. What a thrill. We were feeding 400 people 3 meals a day during the peak years.My Vespa saw many happy miles around the camp and nearby beaches. Regular trips to Herbies, the Pantry Shelf, Duplex and of course A&W were part of the tour. Hope other folks who were there remeber those "Carefree Summer days" and add to the website. Best regards Richard

brantrockgreenharbor		22-Sep-2007 22:59
If you guys could scan and e-mail me those photos I'd be pleased to put them on the website. Webmaster - mcdude

LAWRENCE GIGLIO		15-Sep-2007 02:37
WOW, WHAT MEMORIES, I WENT TO CAMP CEDAR CREST WITH MY BIB BROTHER FOR TWO WEEKS IN 1934 AND 1935. THE ONLY DOWNSIDE WAS , LIKE MANY, THE RIDE TO THE BEACH IN THE OLD TRUCK. I REMEMBER BILL HICKEY BUT MOST OF THE OTHERS HAVE LEFT ME. I HAD A LOT OF FUN AND MOSTLY ENJOYED TAG FOOTBALL. MY BROTHER WAS A BOY SCOUT AND EARNED A COUPLE OF WEEKS FREE AT CAMP CEDAR CREST MY PARENTS SENT ME ALONG WITH HIM FOR A BIG $7.00 PER WEEK. WHAT A GREAT DEAL.. ALTHOUGH I DO NOT REMEMBER FR. OBRIEN I DID GO TO THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CHURCH IN EVERETT IN THE MID THIRTIES AMD LATER ST. TERESA. THIS SITE BROUGHT BACK SOME BEAUTIFUL MEMORIES WHICH WILL ALWAYS BE TREASURED. DOES ANYONE REMEBER THE SONG. "TODAY IS MONDAY TODAY IS MONDAY , MONDAY SOOOUP MONDAY SOOOUP AND ALL MY LITTLE CAMPERS THATS WHAT WE'LL HAVE TODAY... TODAY IS TUESDAY TODAY IS ETC ETC AND DON'T FORGET FRIDAY HAD BEETER BE FISH.... LARRY GIGLIO

jim reardon		09-Sep-2007 16:46
I lived in Green Harbor in the late 50's and early 60's and our neighborhood team used to play several baseball games each summer against the kid's from camp cedar crest, it was so much fun, no ump's, just kid's playing, I used to wave at the big rack truck going to and from the beach each day, great memories!!didn't know how good we had it!!

Richard Long		08-Sep-2007 18:58
I thought my comment would list my email; since I inserted into it in my post below. It is Robalo53@aol.com Please forward any pictures you might have of the Camp...Thanks ! Richard Long

Richard Long		08-Sep-2007 18:48
I just found this site after fooling around on the computer today. What great memories came flooding to my mind ! Things that I haven't thought about in 50+ years. The rides to the beach and back in the back of a big truck (no selt belts required) singing "100 Bottles Of Beer In The Wall". The grape soda from the canteen which I could never find again but still remember how good it tasted ! Missing home, getting mail from home and presents from my favorite aunt who sent me all kinds of good stuff ! I remember she sent me a softball one year. I can still remember opening it and the excitement I felt as I saw it ! I attended the Camp in the early 50's (I'm 63 now) and think I only have one picture from the camp. A picture of my neighbor, Peter Riley and myself with ice cream in our hands from the canteen. Thanks to all for your contributions, the site and great memories ! Terrific ! Richard

Georgiana Tiberio		17-Jul-2007 12:06
I went to camp cedar crest in approximately 1957. I remember my cabin name was sleepy hollow. I made a great friend and I rememeber her to this day. Her name was Carol Ippolito. Oh my, seems like a lifetime ago, but I remember it as one of the happiest times of my life. Georgiana

Nat Crowley, Sr		14-Jul-2007 22:15
My sister Frances Crowley was a counselor at Camp Cedar Crest in 1934. My father, James H. Crowley Sr. bought a cottage owned by Father Hartigan in 1933. My Fathr brought the Boston Red Sox baseball team as a surprise to the campers. Dick Hickey was a camp counselor. I remember being invited to box with a kid from Everett--and I lost. I served as an altar boy for Father Tom Lane of Winthrop, Ma. I botched the latin--even tho I told Father Lane I remembered the Latin--and I didn't It was a wonderful Camp

Bea		02-Jun-2007 16:23
From 1940(?) to perhaps 1947 I spent my summers at Blackman's Point,Trailor Camps. at Brant Rock. Oh, the memories it still stirs up even to this day. The family friends, in Pembroke, that I visited with for the summer worked for Miss Blackman, a very wealthy, elderly, spinster that lived away from the Point on the other side of Marshfield. She was a very proper,strict and frugal lady, but was always nice to me. Miss Drake was the bookkeeper and overseer of the whole place. She was an older school teacher that spent the whole summer vacation on this second job. She and I parted friendship when the second summer I was there, I was told by my elders to go to the main house and cordially greet and welcome her back. Not really wanting to waste time away from having fun I raced to the big house and hurriedly dashed into her office with " welcome back Miss",,,,,,,,, and there I stood searching my brain for her name. She looked at me perplexed and a half smile which made me more nervous and all of a sudden I blurted out with a relieved big smile "Welcome Back Miss Duck". MISS DRAKE's face dropped and turned into the worst scowl that I think I had ever seen. She thought that I had insulted her on purpose and from that day on she never spoke to me again. Lawrence Aldrich was the caretaker of the buildings and the flower beds at the entrance to the property, His mother Flora did all the linen laundry for the rooms that were rented out up over the converted barn, next to the main house, and also the linen for the cotages on the back end of the property. Although I can't remember what the rent for these cottages and rooms were, or the fees that were paid for for the trailer lot rentals , I do know that it was sure a huge money making opperation for Miss Blackman. When there would be a good, early low tide we kids would all scramble over the cement walls and down the big rocks to harvest all the kelp that we could handle in bushel baskets and then cart it off down on Ocean Street, Brant Rock, to a place that would give us three cents a bushel basket full. I don't remember what the name of the place was, but I think that they made some kind of Moss Pudding or Kelp pudding to sell. We all shuddered at the thought of having a pudding made out of the salty, rubbery, slimy stuff. ha ha In those days there was Peterson's big store on the main street that carried dry goods and just about anything that one could want both for residents as well as campers. And the favorite place for us to have lunch every Friday was Phillip's Lobster Pot. We always ordered the same thing every Friday and Marge, the owners daughter, home from college would see us coming and put our orders into the kitchen before we even were seated. We always felt so important and well received and the food was always beyond our greatest expectations. The large movie house was within a stone's throw from the store and luncheonette and was always the great treat of the week to go to the Saturday afternoon show. Well, I do tend to ramble on, so I will close for now and say good bye, thanking you all for a wonderful stroll down memory lane through your great site

brian28		16-May-2007 12:19
Like others, I, too, enjoy the pictures of the old Fieldston area. Barely a trace now remains of the old Rexicana and the Salty Horizon, but I remember them, and Sharyn, fondly.-Brian28.

Mary Stromberg (mello)		11-May-2007 00:03
I spent many summers as a child in the late 50's and 60's, i have so many fond and wondeful memories of brant rock. My grandparents owned a little place at the very end of cherry street. I use to go clam digging at low tide, and fishing for flounder with my grandfather. I still remember sitting out on the porch looking at the marsh, and the harbor, and hearing the ocean tide coming in. I loved going to 'charlies' for the best fried clams ever!! And of course the beach and walking out on the rocks. How this site has brought tears to my eyes thinking of all the fond memories of brant rock. THANK YOU SOO MUCH

Fitz		23-Apr-2007 19:28
I went to cedar Crest 51-54 for the month of august. Cabin 3-a, I pitched on a very good camp baseball team, Away games saved us from the dreaded truck ride to beach. Always tried to be altar boy at daily mass so I could eat great breakfasts with staff. Every time I see dirty dancing I think of the season ending show. Great memories!!

Carol		09-Apr-2007 02:29
I too am looking for more "rex" pictures- In fact My "Older" cousin was in the Second Society which palyed many sunday nights in the 70's! Has anyone have a pic of the Moonbeam? For those who dont rmember it was a small diner in the 60's and early 70's next to the Ranch house on Canal St

sharyn		28-Mar-2007 15:51
Thanks for the trip down memory lane. I'm looking for more shots of the Rexicana Ballroom. I summered in Ocean Bluff every year and lived for the dances in the 70's. I stood watching it burn that fateful night in September 78

Peter Iovanni		20-Mar-2007 17:26
well, this brings back many wonderful memories, I worked in the kitchen for 3 summers 65-68 and I worked with Rich Michalski,Peter Leary,Mike Michalski,Steven Dooley, Bob Bishop, Billy Dunn and Hugh Morgan used to drop in unexpectedly ALL the time. Nina Sullivan was the head cook but one year we had a Mrs. Gavin.I always loved the beach at Green Harbor, Herbies gas stop on RTE. 139 and all of the fun loving waitresses etc.I remember Larry Doucette and Chris Miller etc.Still talk to local townie, Dick Stetson and wondering what happened to Bob Hunt and Billy Dunn ? I would love to hear from anyone from that time period, those were the great years. p.iovanni@comcast.net

Emily		14-Mar-2007 03:41
I have many fond memories of all my summers and holidays at Brant Rock. To this day, I still have 2 aunts, and one uncle plus a few cousins that live there. I remember going with my brother and sister and cousins down the seawall to Charlies for fried clams and double dip chocolate dipped ice cream cones. I am sad that Charlies is gone now, but I will never forget the memories. I live in florida now and I miss Brant Rock very much. I hope one day to live close to it again. Does anyone remember a penny candy store called Buds? Emily

Guest		06-Feb-2007 05:20
I lived year round down on the end of Cherry St., Brant Rock with my brother, Arthur and our grandmother, Emma Chamberlain from 1950 - 1958. Those were great years and I make it a point to go back and visit every year when I am in New England visiting. Richard Moore Gloucester, Virginia drifterpilot@cox.net

brantrockgreenharbor		12-Nov-2006 18:33
My parents rented a cottage each summer from Brant Rock Central Rentals! As a child I can remember sitting in the car with great anticipation as my parents picked up the key for another week or two of wonderful summer memories! Wasn't it next to a gift shop run by an elderly gentleman who always wore a captain's hat? (or does my memory fail me?) Do you remember his name? Thanks for sharing! Webmaster McDude

M. C. Bob Leonard		09-Nov-2006 18:31
My family owned Brant Rock Central Rentals in the 1950's at the corner of Ocean and the Esplanade - next to Mrs Gassett's Gift Shop. When my family Nona and Bob Leonard moved to Englewood Florida, Mrs Tingley (Mommies), Charlie McCarthy, the Mannings, and other Brant Rockers moved there too. My brother Larry (now at prof at Purdue) and I ran the Sunset Record Hops for the Jimmy Fund behind Mommies. Your photo web site is something that every small town needs - I know for I am a college history professor.

Guest		05-Nov-2006 20:36
I was a camp councilor at Cedar Crest from 1959-1963. The camp was under the direction of Rev. Edward M. Hartigan. I worked with Paul Casey and Al Donaldson. Dick Hickey was the camp director. The camp was staffed mainly by seminarians from St John's Seminary but there were a few of us laymen. The canteen was run by Rose Shea, and her husband Connie did maintenance work around the camp.

Frank Sampson		12-Oct-2006 14:38
Hey, I went to Canp Cedar Crest too. Twice I think. Once for a week in the summer, I do not remember what year, and once for a day I think in 1958. The day trip was the class trip when I graduated from Immaculate Conception School in Everett in '58. I even have some pictures I took from back then. If anybody wants them, send me an email. As I recall, the camp was owned by a parish priest, so we all got a good deal. Turns out, my family emigrated to Marshfield soon after, and I still live in the area. I recall it being developed, and toured the area with a fellow classmate yesterday. It did bring back some memories. Frank Sampson frank.jsam@verizon.net

Mark		20-Sep-2006 21:55
I went to Cedar Crest in the late '50s. My great Aunt was Mary Bowen, the camp secretary or something. She worked for the Priest back in Woburn, MA. My brother and sister went there too. I really remember the boxing matches they allowed between kids. I was scared to death, but I had to do it b/c some kid and I got into a fight earlier in the week. I also remember jumping of the piers into the ocean. That was great fun. I also recall some kids picked on my younger brother and poured water into his bed. I woke up in the middle of the night and put a whole tube of glue into that kids hair. His head was shaved clean the next day. How I miss those adventures.

larry doucette		05-Sep-2006 19:06
I went to Cedar Crest from '57 to '65...as a camper for the full 8 weeks '57 to '62 , a dishwasher in '63 and '64 and a "kitchen boy" in 1965. The pic of the Minstrel Show was great....I was in the "Waltz" in '64, '65 as well as an "Endman" . Those were great summers........some of the names I remember...Richard Michalski, John Cavicci, Mrs. Nina Sullivan, Mary Bowan, Chris Miller, Judy, Ginny and Mrs Thompson.....ring any bells ??

Guest		27-Aug-2006 18:18
Loved the photos. My family stayed at Blackman's Point from the early 1950's until approximately 1997. My children/grandchildren loved the trailer park and Blue Fish Cove, and still return to visit.

Guest		25-Jul-2006 23:12
I went to cedar crest in early 50s and was a waitress there in 1955. I took senior lifesaving there. We swam in the channel. What fun! Lived in Somerville then, and also spent summers in Hanson at Maquan Pond. Does anyone know when they got rid of the camp? I attend some programs at Vedanta Center in Marshfield. Pam (aka Phyllis) McCarron

DM		16-Jun-2006 04:06
I went to Camp Cedar Crest in the early 60's. I dreaded that ride to the beach in the truck where my knees were under my chin from sitting on the benches. I remember a counselor named Gerri Cahill from Island Pond, Vermont.

mary reiling cancellare		23-May-2006 20:32
I also was a camper and then counselor during that time. I would love to hear from anyone who was there. My husband was a counselor also. Mary and Tex Reiling Cancellare smcan1@cox.net

Guest		22-Apr-2006 04:19
I went to Camp Cedar Crest in the 50's and 60's and would love to see some camp pictures if anyone has them. Joyce

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