The Mariner and the Mulberry
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A large old mulberry tree at Truro Vineyards on Cape Cod comes with a legend. A sea captain brought it back from the South Pacific and planted it for his young wife. Or his girlfriend. Or someone named Amelia. Is this story true? Who was the captain, and what became of him? Come along to open dusty books, unfurl old maps, and decide what you think. Guests Kristen Roberts Owner Truro Vineyards Truro, MA Ken MacPhee Arborist Representative Bartlett Tree Experts Orleans, MA Janice Pelosi Manager Truro Historical Society Truro, MA Norman Pope Volunteer Truro Historical Society Truro, MA Peter Coles Author of Mulberry Morus londinium  London, UK Consulting Editor David Still II Recorder Music David Bor and Kimberly Wass "The Wellerman" "Sleep Soond I da Mornin'" "Leave Her Johnny" Other Music The Hill Top Trio "Spanish Ladies" Theme Music Diccon Lee, www.deeleetree.com Artwork Dahn Hiuni, www.dahnhiuni.com/home Website thisoldtree.show Transcripts available. Follow on Facebook or Instagram We want to hear about the favorite tree in your life! To submit a ~3 or 4 minute audio story for consideration for an upcoming episode of "Tree Story Shorts" on This Old Tree, record the story on your phone’s voice memo app and email to: [email protected] This episode was written in part at LitArts RI, a community organization and co-working space that supports Rhode Island's creators. litartsri.org
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