Sea Reads – Solace and inspiration from the Sea
Photo Credit: Becca Campbell – Schooner Festival 2019 Set sail with a good nautical tale! In an effort to provide some solace from the sea to those marooned at home, […]
Scenic Nature Trails to discover in and around Gloucester
Plan a great outdoor adventure and take advantage of nature’s many benefits discovering the scenic walking and hiking trails in Gloucester and around Cape Ann.
Join Sawyer Free Library Summer Book Club!
Gloucester’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 […]
Local Character: Judith Sargent Murray
Judith 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.
Talking Birds: Birdwatching Around Cape Ann
Cape 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 […]
Explore Gloucester: 9 Best Things to Do
Excerpt 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 […]
New Year, New You: Take Time for Pampering
It’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 […]
From Our Hearths to Yours: Favorite Thanksgiving Side Dishes and More
Thanksgiving dinner is filled with family and friends and can be the traditional feast or a creative potluck. From mashed potatoes and stuffing, to the assortment of pies, it’s simply […]
Meet the Artists: Jaqueline Ganim-DeFalco, Elynn Kroger
Gloucester has a thriving artist community and is home to Rocky Neck Art Colony, the oldest continuously operated art colony in America. We’d like to introduce you to two very talented women who make their living through their art here on Cape Ann. Meet artists Jaqueline Ganim-DeFalco and Elynn Kroger.
“Go Fish” in Gloucester
Gloucester has been fishing for nearly 400 years and you are welcome to join the fun. Gloucester’s prime location near major fishing grounds means you cannot get much closer to […]