A Gloucester Ghost Story
The Charles Haskell, built in 1869, was troubled from the start. During construction, a workman was killed. Fearing a bad omen, the superstitious owner sold her. A new owner fitted her […]
Things to do on Cape Ann this Fall
As leaves start to turn and the air more crisp, we feel a sense of renewal. Fall brings a new season of freshness. Cape Ann has so many wonderful outdoor spaces to explore and renew with her incredibly beautiful landscape.
Harold A. Burnham Builds a Ship
Harold A. Burnham grew up among the shipyards of Essex, a tiny Cape Ann town with a rich community tradition of shipbuilding that dates back to the 1630’s. Read his story as a master wooden boat builder.
Gloucester’s Rich History
In addition to a rich maritime heritage, artist communities have also played a significant role in Gloucester’s history and culture. Rocky Neck, one of America’s oldest continuously working art colonies, […]
Come Discover Gloucester’s Rocky Neck: Galleries, Shops and Restaurants
Come visit Rocky Neck in East Gloucester – a great place to stroll on a summer day, peruse the shops and galleries, and enjoy a memorable meal.
Eating Lobster 101 | Lobster Fast Facts
Here in Gloucester, lobster is one of the tastiest and freshest dishes you can get. Fishermen catch pounds of lobster and bring them back to land to be boiled and […]
Local Character: John Hammond, The Big Idea Guy
When John Hays Hammond, Jr. died in 1965, he was America’s 6th most prolific inventor. His death ended a 55-year career of doing what inventors do—applying new technologies, meet market […]
Celebrating Dad in Gloucester!
Now more than ever, it’s incredibly important that we make connections with all the DADS out there, keeping the required amount of social distancing intact while supporting your local businesses in the Gloucester community. Here is a list of gift ideas – for all those great fathers, dads, grandpas, uncles, brothers, nephews…Make it a special day for that special DAD in your life! – WE CELEBRATE YOU!
Patterns with a Purpose
Downtown Gloucester has a new and developing piece of public art on the side of the Americold building at 69 Rogers Street. MosaicGloucester is a visual representation of Gloucester’s oral […]
A Local Favorite: Gloucester Fishermen’s Wives Association Monkfish Stew
With its large mouth and rows of sharp teeth, a Monkfish isn’t so pretty and looks more like a sea monster from the deep. Its beauty lies deep within. The […]