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Henry Sleeper a Gloucester Visitor Who Stayed a Lifetime

June 01, 2021 / A Local Favorite, Good to Know, Local Characters, Things to Do & See

Gloucester has attracted visitors for generations. The beautiful harbor, cooling sea breezes, and amazing natural light are all magnets for boaters, vacationers, and artists who visit on a whim and return again and again. Henry Sleeper was an early-twentieth-century visitor from Boston who managed to stay a lifetime.

The Gloucester Military Heritage & War Memorial Trail

May 22, 2021 / Good to Know, History/Maritime, Outdoor Adventures, Things to Do & See

From Gloucester’s earliest days through today, numerous Gloucester citizens have served their country, across all branches of armed service. Throughout the city, there are statues, plaques, historical markers, and memorials that commemorate and honor their military contributions.

ON with the Show! Windhover and Gloucester Stage come together for 2021 season.

May 15, 2021 / Art and Music, Good to Know, Outdoor Adventures, Things to Do & See

Two nonprofit arts organizations steeped in the rich culture of Cape Ann, coming together, shining a light at the end of a dark tunnel.

Lighthouses of Cape Ann

April 29, 2021 / Good to Know, History/Maritime, Outdoor Adventures, Things to Do & See

Six iconic lighthouses stand tall along the Cape Ann coastline to protect seafarers from rocky shores and shoals. They offer historians and romantics alike a glimpse into Cape Ann’s maritime lore and legacy. Lighthouses are a comfort to mariners to this day, and despite the use of GPS and electronic aids for navigation, they still… Read more »

In the News: How to Spend a Day on Cape Ann

April 19, 2021 / Art and Music, Food and Drink, Good to Know, In The News, Outdoor Adventures, Things to Do & See

Excerpt from North Shore Magazine | How to Spend a Day on Cape Ann | Published April 2, 2021 When planning your trip to Cape Ann, add Gloucester to your agenda and discover all that our historic seaport city offers visitors. Northshore Magazine’s article “How to Spend a Day on Cape Ann” shares several wonderful… Read more »

32 Fun Things to do in Gloucester

April 06, 2021 / Art and Music, Food and Drink, Good to Know, History/Maritime, Outdoor Adventures, Things to Do & See

With the anticipation of the warmer weather on the horizon, you may be thinking of planning a day trip or a longer stay to visit Cape Ann this Spring or Summer. No matter what time of year it is, our friends at Addison Choate have compiled an amazing list of fun and safe things to discover in Gloucester.

7 Cool Seabirds on Cape Ann | Birding In Rockport & Gloucester

March 17, 2021 / Good to Know, Outdoor Adventures, Things to Do & See

BLOG WRITTEN BY ADDISON CHOATE Snowbirds That May Bring Out Your Inner Birder. Whether you’re an avid birder, a novice birder, or you completely despise birds, Cape Ann is a great place to visit in just about any season. If you despise birds though, we think you may want to dial it back a little… Read more »

Meet the Artists: Caroline Harvey and Sarah Slifer Swift

March 03, 2021 / Art and Music, Good to Know, Local Characters

Meet local artists Caroline Harvey and Sarah Slifer Swift. Each has a passion for the arts (performance, dance, writing, and storytelling) and education in their respective mediums, plus run successful businesses contributing to Gloucester’s vibrant artistic community. These are their stories.

In the News: Fitz Henry Lane’s Hometown Harbor

March 03, 2021 / Art and Music, History/Maritime, In The News, Things to Do & See

EXCERPT FROM FITZ HENRY LANE’S HOMETOWN HARBOR | THE WALL STREET JOURNAL | PUBLISHED MARCH 3, 2021 | PHOTO BY CAPE ANN MUSEUM We are delighted to share this captivating feature from The Wall Street Journal highlighting the “Cape Ann Museum’s unparalleled collection of 19th-century painter and printmaker’s luminous works. From its earliest days as… Read more »

In the News: Why this salty Massachusetts coastal town hooks artists

February 17, 2021 / Art and Music, Good to Know, History/Maritime, In The News, Things to Do & See

PERMISSION TO POST BY NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC| WRITTEN BY HANNAH SHEINBERG What attracts visitors and artists to the salty and beautiful coastal city of Gloucester? Writer Hannah Sheinberg spends time in Gloucester and shares her findings in her recent article featured on nationalgeographic.com. In Gloucester, maritime history and magical light lure visitors to the state’s lesser-known… Read more »