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January 30, 2020 / Good to Know, History/Maritime, Things to Do & SeeGloucester’s is almost 4oo years old and filled with rich maritime history and many have written about it. If you are looking to read a good book about or inspired by this historic seaport or written by a local author, here is the reading recommendation list by the Sawyer Free Library. FICTION Decline of Fishes… Read more »
Read MoreGloucester, MA: One of the Best 5 New England Winter Ocean Weekends
January 22, 2020 / Good to Know, Outdoor Adventures, Things to Do & SeeExcerpt from Best 5 New England Winter Ocean Weekends | With permission from Yankee Magazine January 22, 2020 | Photo by Elinor Teele, Squam Creative Services Gloucester, Massachusetts made Yankee Magazine’s list of best winter ocean weekends destinations in New England. Bundle up in your winter gear and head on up to Gloucester and discover… Read more »
Read MoreThe Gloucester Meetinghouse Foundation: 4th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration
January 16, 2020 / Art and Music, Things to Do & SeeTHE GLOUCESTER MEETINGHOUSE FOUNDATION PRESENTS THE FOURTH ANNUAL CELEBRATION FOR MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. DAY The event will be held Monday, January 20, 2020, from 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. in the historic 1806 Gloucester Meetinghouse, on the green at the corner of Church and Middle Streets. The program will unveil extensive research by the… Read more »
Read MoreLocal Character: Judith Sargent Murray
January 15, 2020 / History/Maritime, Local Characters, Things to Do & SeeJudith Sargent Murray was an 18th-century pioneer on women’s educational, political and economic equality. John Adams and George Washington kept copies of her book, The Gleaner. Learn more about this early American feminist and essayist.
Read MoreTalking Birds: Birdwatching Around Cape Ann
January 13, 2020 / Good to Know, Outdoor Adventures, Things to Do & SeeCape Ann’s rocky peninsula juts 11 miles out into the North Atlantic and lies along the Atlantic Flyway, a major migratory bird pathway. Some of the best bird watching in North America can be found here, not just during migration, but throughout the year. The diversity of habitat from deep woods to open water means… Read more »
Read MoreExplore Gloucester: 9 Best Things to Do
January 09, 2020 / Good to Know, History/Maritime, Outdoor Adventures, Things to Do & SeeExcerpt from Trip Savvy | 9 Best Things To Do in Gloucester, MA written by Kim Knox Beckius | Updated 11/21/19 Gloucester (pronounced Glaw-ster), Massachusetts—a city on Cape Ann about 40 miles north of Boston—is the oldest fishing port in America. Fiercely proud of its nearly 400-year history and its continued major role in the… Read more »
Read MoreNew Year, New You: Take Time for Pampering
January 07, 2020 / Good to Know, Outdoor Adventures, Things to Do & SeeIt’s January. The winter season is upon us. Your list of New Year’s resolutions is set and now it’s time to turn them into a reality. Giving yourself time for a bit of pampering rejuvenates, reenergizes, and nourishes your soul. Gloucester, Massachusetts is a perfect destination location to help you kick off your indulging pledges…. Read more »
Read MoreARTWEEK 2020: Applications NOW Open
December 23, 2019 / Art and Music, Good to Know, In The News, UncategorizedArtWeek Event and Special Program Applications are OPEN! Please share the news with your colleagues and encourage them to apply before the Early Bird Deadline of January 10 for extra perks (Final Deadline is February 21 for events, April 3 for special programs). 1. Be sure to use your ArtWeek Partner Toolkit! You can find resources like these: · Post one… Read more »
Read MoreGive the Gift of Gloucester: Stocking Stuffer Ideas $20 and Under!
December 17, 2019 / Art and Music, Food and Drink, Good to Know, Outdoor Adventures, Things to Do & SeeWith Christmas eve right around the corner, our team of elves has arrived in the “nick” of time to help you find those last-minute stocking stuffer gift ideas. We have discovered some clever and quirky items that are $20 or under to fit every person on your holiday shopping list.
Read MoreTis the Season to Celebrate Gloucester and Cape Ann
December 04, 2019 / Art and Music, Food and Drink, Good to Know, Outdoor Adventures, Things to Do & SeePhoto by Susan Cole Kelly Planning your upcoming Holiday Getaway? We’ve got your list and checking it twice! Cape Ann is chock full of events that will make your heart sing and your soul rejoice. Festivals, Downtown Gloucester’s decorated window contest, fireside dining, live music, warm hospitality, great shopping, and art exhibits! Joy is all… Read more »
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