Monomoy Orb Project
A Monomoy Community Services Special Event
Looking for an adventure? A keepsake from a favorite vacation? An excuse to get outside? The MONOMOY ORB PROJECT offers all of these and more. Join locals and visitors of all ages for
The 1st ANNUAL MONOMOY ORB PROJECT
Let the Hunt Begin!
Beginning early July 2021 through Labor Day, a collection of beautiful, hand-thrown ceramic Orbs designed by local artisan, Susan Dimm Williams, will be secretly scattered at public spaces, parks, beaches and nature trails throughout Chatham. All public lands are fair game for finding one of 80 unique, numbered collectibles.
If you find one, it's yours to keep!
When you find an orb, use the hashtag #monomoyorbproject. Post it on Instagram and tag @monomoycommunityservices
and on Facebook using the tag @monomoyserviceschatham.
Be sure to post the number of the orb you found and where you found it!
** If you don't use social media, feel free to shoot us an email at info@monomoy.org with a picture of the orb! **
Be sure to follow us on Instagram and Facebook for clues, updates and highlights!
How'd this come to Life?
Chatham resident, Graeme MIlley, came across a remarkable tradition on Block Island, where each summer, incredibly beautiful handblown glass orbs are placed out in the community and surrounding areas to the delight of residents and Island guests.
Graeme thought a Chatham version of the Block Island adventure would be a wonderful way to celebrate Chatham and the things we love most about it.
Orbs may be found, in plain view, at any Chatham Open Space or Recreations Area
Located Orbs
Orb #10
Date: Sunday, July 11, 2021
Location: Godfrey Windmill, Chase Park
Found By: Gayle K. & Joyce K.
Orb #18
Date: Thursday, July 15, 2021
Location: Captain George N. Harding Conservation Area
Found By: Jan Gleason
Orb #5
Date: Monday, July 19, 2021
Location: Oyster Pond
Found By: Ashley Murphy Canto
Orb #35
Date: Sunday, August 1, 2021
Location: Vineyard Ave. Boat Launch
Found By: Peter Grose
Orb #22
Date: Saturday, August 14 2021
Location: North Beach Island
Found By: North Chatham Outfitters
Orb #37
Date: Thursday, August 19, 2021
Location: Stage Harbor
Found By: Stage Harbor Yacht Club Instructors
Orb #78
Date: Thursday, August 26, 2021
Location: So. Chatham Cemetery
Found By: Kenny Friend
Orb #71
Date: Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2021
Location: Lighthouse Beach
Found By: Jane and Hattie
Orb #70
Date: Thursday, Sept. 2, 2021
Location: Veteran's Field
Found By: Matt Gaughan
Orb #73
Date: Friday, Sept. 3, 2021
Location: Pleasant Street.
Found By: Tim Owens
Orb #91
Date: Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021
Location: Ridgevale Road.
Found By: Patti Young
Orb #19
Date: Monday, July 12th, 2021
Location: Kate Gould Park
Found By: Kassie Van Norman
Orb #1
Date: Friday, July 16, 2021
Location: Bike Path by CQX
Found By: Patti Young.
Orb #17
Date: Wednesday, July 21, 2021
Location: Mill Pond
Found By: Jamie Chalker
Orb #38
Date: Sunday, August 8, 2021
Location: Chatham Angler's Baseball Field
Found By: @Jerry_Skelly_Boi
Orb #52
Date: Sunday, August 17, 2021
Location: Battlefield Town Landing
Found By: Ann Hosmer
Orb #40
Date: Monday, August 23, 2021
Location: Clafin Landing
Found By: Ethan S.
Orb #80
Date: Sunday, August 29 2021
Location: Old Queen Ann Rd.
Found By: Elise Costa
Orb #47
Date: Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2021
Location: Morris Island
Found By: Cape Sailing Charters
Orb #68
Date: Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2021
Location: Angler's Baseball Field
Found By: Seana Jane
Orb #77
Date: Friday, Sept. 3, 2021
Location: So. Chatham Tennis Courts
Found By: Heather Quidley
Orb #15
Date: Monday, July 12th, 2021
Location: WWI Memorial (downtown Chatham)
Found By: Anne Katsiroubas
Orb #6
Date: Monday, July 19, 2021
Location: White Pond
Found By: Ashley Murphy Canto
Orb #4
Date: Thursday, July 22, 2021
Location: George Ryder Forest
Found By: Christine M. L.
Orb #41
Date: Monday, August 9, 2021
Location: Riverview Drive
Found By: Bryce G.
Orb #56
Date: Wednesday, August 18 2021
Location: Frost Fish Creek
Found By: Kim Robbins
Orb #55
Date: Wednesday, August 25, 2021
Location: Hardings Beach Rd.
Found By: Jan Gleason
Orb #65
Date: Sunday, August 29, 2021
Location: Hardings Beach Rd.
Found By: Kate & Keya
Orb #79
Date: Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2021
Location: Men of Chatham Monument
Found By: Seana Jane
Orb #58
Date: Friday, Sept. 3, 2021
Location: Mccoy Tree Farm
Found By: Tim Owens
Orb #100
Date: Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021
Location: Mitchell River Bridge
Found By: Kathy Gaffney
Orb #3
Date: Thursday, July 15, 2021
Location: Ridgevale Beach
Found By: Katie & Hattie Goldman
Orb #14
Date: Monday, July 19, 2021
Location: Barclays Pond Conservation Area
Found By: Jan Gleason
Orb #29
Date: Sunday, July 25, 2021
Location: Bridge Street
Found By: Janyia M.
Orb #24
Date: Thursday, August 12, 2021
Location: Blue Playground
Found By: Emma Warner
Orb #21
Date: Wednesday, August 18, 2021
Location: Lover's Lake
Found By: Amy & Paul LaPusata
Orb #46
Date: Thursday, August 26, 2021
Location: 137 Bike Path Prking
Found By: Kenny Friend
Orb #67
Date: Monday, August 30, 2021
Location: Scout Hall
Found By: Susan Fishback
Orb #84
Date: Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2021
Location: Chase Park
Found By: Julie Quinn & Bodie
Orb #50
Date: Friday, Sept. 3, 2021
Location: Chatham Library
Found By: Tim Owens
Orb #86
Date: Weds., Oct. 13, 2021
Location: Training Field Triangle
Found By: Leana Hoogenboom
This project is organized by Monomoy Community Services and funded by generous donations from local businesses, individuals and supporters.
Please consider a donation to help us grow this into an annual event.