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2023 Memorial Day Celebration
Please stay tuned for more details on location, time, and registration for this event.
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Main Street & Downtown – presented by Beth Welin
Main Street & Downtown – presented by Beth Welin
Gloucester 400+ Lecture Series at Hammond Castle Museum Main Street & Downtown – presented by Beth Welin Beth Welin, Collections Manager at Hammond Castle Museum, will present the program “Gloucester’s Main Street Through the Ages.” Utilizing old maps, photos and postcards we will take a “stroll” down Main Street seeing former buildings and businesses that… Continue reading Main Street & Downtown – presented by Beth Welin
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Pride Flag Raising at City Hall
Pride Flag Raising at City Hall
Pride Flag Raising at City Hall The Pride flag raising at Gloucester City Hall will take place on Wednesday, May 31, at 2:30 p.m., continuing an annual tradition of acceptance and respect in Gloucester. The event kicks off Pride Month in June, which celebrates lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer pride and culture. A proclamation… Continue reading Pride Flag Raising at City Hall
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Cape Ann Artisans Spring 40th Anniversary Open Studios
Cape Ann Artisans Spring 40th Anniversary Open Studios
Now in its 40th year, the Cape Ann Artisans Open Studios offers a unique opportunity to visit artists in their studios for several select weekends each year. If you have never done this before, you are in for a treat. You will meander along the coast of Gloucester and Rockport peeking into hidden drives and… Continue reading Cape Ann Artisans Spring 40th Anniversary Open Studios
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William Haskell House Tours
William Haskell House Tours
RESERVE YOUR SPOT HERE! Built at West Gloucester beside a salt marsh by west-englishman William Haskell in 1680, the simple yet grand farmstead was the foundation for the Haskell family in New England. They lived a quiet, simple but difficult frontier life growing crops and raising livestock among the marsh; harvesting hay and sailing it… Continue reading William Haskell House Tours
Cape Ann Artisans Spring 40th Anniversary Open Studios
Cape Ann Artisans Spring 40th Anniversary Open Studios
Now in its 40th year, the Cape Ann Artisans Open Studios offers a unique opportunity to visit artists in their studios for several select weekends each year. If you have never done this before, you are in for a treat. You will meander along the coast of Gloucester and Rockport peeking into hidden drives and… Continue reading Cape Ann Artisans Spring 40th Anniversary Open Studios
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From Beauport to Fenway Court: Five Houses at the Twilight of Gloucester’s ‘Gold Coast’ Era
From Beauport to Fenway Court: Five Houses at the Twilight of Gloucester’s ‘Gold Coast’ Era
Gloucester 400+ Lecture Series at Hammond Castle Museum From Beauport to Fenway Court: Five Houses at the Twilight of Gloucester’s ‘Gold Coast’ Era Presented by Caleb McMurphy Local historian Joe Garland dubbed the period between 1823 and 1929 the era of “The Gold Coast” of Boston’s North Shore. For over a century, from Nahant… Continue reading From Beauport to Fenway Court: Five Houses at the Twilight of Gloucester’s ‘Gold Coast’ Era
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Make your own PRIDE Fidget
Make your own PRIDE Fidget
Make your own Pride-themed fidget at this fidget making workshop with NAGLY Cape Ann and the Sawyer Free Library Hosted by Younity Gloucester follow them on instagram at @younity_gloucester
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Uncovering History & Celebrating Success at Wellspring House
Uncovering History & Celebrating Success at Wellspring House
PURCHASE OPENING CELEBRATION TICKETS EXHIBIT OPENING EVENT & CELEBRATION Friday, June 9 | 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm Sponsors and supporters are invited to the Opening Celebration of the Freeman Family Exhibit “History Lives Here” at Wellspring’s historic home and to share in the achievements of current Wellspring students. Enjoy music from the… Continue reading Uncovering History & Celebrating Success at Wellspring House
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The Art, Life and Times of Emily Sargent
The Art, Life and Times of Emily Sargent
Grand Opening Grand Opening of the Special Exhibit: The Art, Life and Times of Emily Sargent Gallery Only Admission $10; Members Free Emily Sargent, younger sister of famed American artist John Singer Sargent, was born to American parents in Rome in 1857. While Emily painted throughout her lifetime, she rarely exhibited. Much of her output… Continue reading The Art, Life and Times of Emily Sargent
Cemetery Tour Series: Cove Hill 1720
Cemetery Tour Series: Cove Hill 1720
10AM Free Cemetery Tour “Cove Hill 1720” Cove Hill Cemetery 1052R Washington Street, Gloucester, MA 01930 Rain Date: 11 June Park on Washington Street or take the Saturday CATA bus to Lanesville (https://canntran.com/routes/lanesville/). Look for the sign Lane’s Cove Cemetery on Washington Street and walk 350 feet down the lane to the cemetery. No driving or parking is allowed… Continue reading Cemetery Tour Series: Cove Hill 1720
Uncovering History & Celebrating Success at Wellspring House
Uncovering History & Celebrating Success at Wellspring House
FREE PUBLIC FESTIVAL & UNITY ART PROJECT Saturday, June 10 | 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Reserve Saturday Public Festival Tickets Come and learn about Gloucester’s Freeman family, Wellspring’s mission, and community life through exhibits, interactive art programming, music and more! The community is invited to experience Wellspring’s “History Lives Here” exhibit and interactive… Continue reading Uncovering History & Celebrating Success at Wellspring House
Pocket Museum Open House
Pocket Museum Open House
After the “Cove Hill 1720” 10AM cemetery tour and before the 1PM cemetery tour “Families of Lanesville”, purchase some lunch and drinks from the merchants in Lanesville and walk to Lane’s Cove to visit the Pocket Museum Open House at the small Fish Shack between 11:30AM – 1PM. There will also be a 30-minute presentation, History of Lane’s Cove, at… Continue reading Pocket Museum Open House
Cemetery Tour Series: Families of Lanesville
Cemetery Tour Series: Families of Lanesville
1PM Free Cemetery Tour, “Families of Lanesville” Langsford Street Cemetery 32-34 Langsford Street, Gloucester, MA 01930 Rain Date: 11 June Go to Eventbrite and register for this Langsford Street Cemetery tour. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/free-cemetery-tour-series-families-of-lanesville-tickets-634266186237 Park on Langsford Street or take the Saturday CATA bus to Lanesville (https://canntran.com/routes/lanesville/). Melissa & Russell Hobbs will share with you the local history of… Continue reading Cemetery Tour Series: Families of Lanesville
Interwoven Exhibit Opening Reception
Interwoven Exhibit Opening Reception
Interwoven: HIV/AIDS Long-Term Survivor Stories & Connections North Shore Health Project and Rockport Art Association & Museum are proud to present, “Interwoven: HIV/AIDS Long-term Survivor Stories & Connections,” a new spatial justice art project created by long-term survivors of HIV/AIDS living on the North Shore. This unique collection of handwoven and crocheted panels was created… Continue reading Interwoven Exhibit Opening Reception
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Folk Showcase: Pete Lindberg
Folk Showcase: Pete Lindberg
Recently returned from a 10-year stint in Nashville, Pete is back on Cape Ann to share his unique alt-country songwriting. Pete will perform a 45 minute set followed by a brief discussion on his approach to lyric and songwriting. No registration required
The Folly Cove Designers and the Compelling Language of Pattern
The Folly Cove Designers and the Compelling Language of Pattern
Gloucester 400+ Lecture Series at Hammond Castle Museum The Folly Cove Designers and the Compelling Language of Pattern – Presented by Elena M. Sarni. More information and tickets coming soon! Join us for a new lecture series celebrating Gloucester’s rich culture and history. Weekly on Tuesdays May 9 through June 13th 6:00pm to… Continue reading The Folly Cove Designers and the Compelling Language of Pattern
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Celebrating Pride Month
Celebrating Pride Month
Celebrate PRIDE by joining the Community in Downtown Gloucester on Main Street. Stores will be open late in honor of the occassion.
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Plein Air on the Lawn
Plein Air Painting on the Lawn: Create your own Emily Sargent inspired watercolor. Visit www.sargenthouse.org for time and other details. Time to be determined and weather dependent.
POSTPONED – Tour of Dogtown
POSTPONED – Tour of Dogtown
Today's Tour has been POSTPONED due to rain Participants can choose to reserve for the July 1st date, or the rain date of July 8th. Tour of Dogtown hosted by Les Bartlett Tours will provide a refreshment of new topics and aspects of Dogtown • How to walk through Dogtown. • How… Continue reading POSTPONED – Tour of Dogtown
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3rd Annual Gloucester Juneteenth Festival & Celebration
3rd Annual Gloucester Juneteenth Festival & Celebration
For the most up to date information, please CLICK HERE TO VISIT THE CAM EVENT PAGE! Celebrate Juneteenth, the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States! The third Gloucester Juneteenth Celebration is presented by the North Shore Juneteenth Association and CAM’s Community Engagement Committee Member, Toni Waldron, who… Continue reading 3rd Annual Gloucester Juneteenth Festival & Celebration
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St. Peter’s Fiesta 5K
St. Peter’s Fiesta 5K
Lace up and be a part of Fiesta! This 5K race has become an integral part of Gloucester’s Annual St. Peter’s Fiesta. Race starts at Stage Fort Park and runs through and finishes in the heart of Fiesta. This race is for the whole family to run and enjoy! The festival follows this annual event.… Continue reading St. Peter’s Fiesta 5K
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Gloucester Sails!
Gloucester Sails!
The Schooner Adventure Presents “GLOUCESTER SAILS!” The schooner is the fishing vessel that made Gloucester famous! A sail aboard a schooner on historic Gloucester harbor is the quintessential Gloucester experience! “Gloucester Sails!” makes this accessible for you so that you can learn more about your maritime heritage. Be part of this special Gloucester400+ schooner experience.… Continue reading Gloucester Sails!
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Gloucester Sails!
Gloucester Sails!
The Schooner Adventure Presents “GLOUCESTER SAILS!” The schooner is the fishing vessel that made Gloucester famous! A sail aboard a schooner on historic Gloucester harbor is the quintessential Gloucester experience! “Gloucester Sails!” makes this accessible for you so that you can learn more about your maritime heritage. Be part of this special Gloucester400+ schooner experience.… Continue reading Gloucester Sails!
Literary Gloucester; A Walking Tour
Literary Gloucester; A Walking Tour
Sponsored by the 400th+ Literary Committee RESERVE YOUR SPOT HERE! Gloucester has been home to great writers since at least the early nineteenth century when Judith Sargent Murray penned her feminist poems. T.S. Eliot, Nobel Prize winner, spent nearly every summer of his boyhood in Gloucester and themes of the sea often… Continue reading Literary Gloucester; A Walking Tour
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Gloucester Sails!
Gloucester Sails!
The Schooner Adventure Presents “GLOUCESTER SAILS!” The schooner is the fishing vessel that made Gloucester famous! A sail aboard a schooner on historic Gloucester harbor is the quintessential Gloucester experience! “Gloucester Sails!” makes this accessible for you so that you can learn more about your maritime heritage. Be part of this special Gloucester400+ schooner experience.… Continue reading Gloucester Sails!
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The Importance of Being Earnest
Lanes Coven Theatre Co. presents The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde June 30 - July 9 Windhover Center for the Performing Arts CLICK FOR TICKETS: $25 - $45 The Importance of Being Earnest is the most renowned of Oscar Wilde’s comedies. Two bachelors, John ‘Jack’ Worthing and Algernon 'Algy' Moncrieff, create… Continue reading The Importance of Being Earnest
The People Danced: Ballroom dance with Tina LaFlam
The People Danced: Ballroom dance with Tina LaFlam
The Gloucester Cultural Initiative, in partnership with Gloucester 400+, invites you to join us for a night exploring Gloucester’s dance history. In this episode of "The People Danced" we focus on ballroom dance, as well as the regional dances from the Azores and Sicily. The evening will include a ballroom dance demonstration and a dance… Continue reading The People Danced: Ballroom dance with Tina LaFlam
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Sargent House Story Walk
Story Walk on the Sargent House Museum property. Geared to families and children this is a free, outdoor activity.
Tour of Dogtown
Tour of Dogtown
RESERVE YOUR SPOT HERE! Tour hosted by Les Bartlett. Guests are to meet at Dogtown Commons Entrance off Cherry Street at 9am. More details coming soon!
STORIES ON DECK
STORIES ON DECK
STORIES ON DECK We’re so pleased to announce that the Schooner Adventure and Gloucester400+ Stories Project will present a series of storytelling events this summer featuring local writers, poets, and big personalities! Our first one is scheduled for July 1 and will feature Daisy Nell, Cindy Hendrickson and our Stories Project Leader, Terry Weber… Continue reading STORIES ON DECK
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