Gloucester’s Acropolis: Defining the City Then and Now
Over the course of three days, 9/11-9/13, a variety of talks, walks, and other activities will explore the downtown neighborhood around Gloucester City Hall which has been the cultural, educational, […]
Ten Pound Island: A Journey Through History, Mystery and Art
Join us for an unforgettable evening as speaker and historian Richard Carlson brings to life the rich and storied past of Ten Pound Island, one of Rocky Neck’s most iconic […]
Murder in Salem, Massachusetts: The Death of Frances Cochran – A Talk with Author Robert Fitzgibbon
Without reservation, she opened the door. Without hesitation, she hopped into the car, adjusting the skirt of her summer-weight navy blue suit to keep it unwrinkled as she sat down. […]
A TALE OF TWO SAILORS: Captain Richard Wainwright, Coal Passer Gil Veno and the USS Gloucester
In July, 1898 the USS GLOUCESTER was the most famous vessel in the world. Its commander, Richard Wainwright, who never said much, acted to avenge the MAINE, his old ship, […]
A TALE OF TWO SAILORS: Captain Richard Wainwright, Coal Passer Gil Veno and the USS Gloucester
In July, 1898 the USS GLOUCESTER was the most famous vessel in the world. Its commander, Richard Wainwright, who never said much, acted to avenge the MAINE, his old ship, […]
Gloucester History Exchange: Gloucester Memorabilia
Join our local history discussion group in the Local History Center led by local history librarian, Julie Travers. Each month we’ll have a short presentation and then open it up […]
Color of Light Screening: Joseph Solman
Living and working in New York City in the early part of the 20th century, Solman was at the center of the New York City art scene. He experienced first […]
Geology is Destiny: How the Natural Landscape of Cape Ann Has Shaped Its Human History
This talk will explore the geologic origins of our landscape, from the collision of tectonic plates to the impact of a massive continental glacier. We’ll learn how these forces created […]
Poiesis Quartet: String Quartet Performance and Conversation
Rockport Music brings the Poiesis Quartet, First Prize winners of the 2025 Banff International String Quartet Competition, to the Sawyer Free Library for a performance and conversation about the music […]
The Land of the Living with Tim Crellin
Please join us for an author talk with Tim Crellin, who will be discussing his book, The Land of the Living. The Land of the Living is a historical novel […]