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SUMMARY:Artful Conversations: John Sloan’s “Scavenger Rocks”
DESCRIPTION:Join Us Mid-Day for Artful Conversations \nTake a midday pause and experience one work of art in depth. \nArtful Conversations are informal\, docent-led gallery experiences that invite visitors to slow down\, look closely\, and engage in thoughtful conversation. Each session features a work of art or object that is new to view—whether a recent acquisition or a work newly installed in the galleries. \nThe program begins in the Education Room at our Downtown Campus with a brief introduction and visual context before moving into the galleries for an extended exploration of the featured work. Guided by observation\, curiosity\, and conversation\, participants are encouraged to share ideas\, consider different perspectives\, and discover new connections together. \nThis week for Artful Conversations \nThe program will offer an in‑depth look at John Sloan’s Scavenger Rocks\, a recent acquisition that deepens our understanding of the artist’s long-standing ties to East Gloucester. The presentation begins with a brief overview of Sloan’s stays at the Red Cottage from 1914 to 1918\, a formative period that shaped many of his most compelling Cape Ann paintings. From there\, the talk turns to the granite outcropping near Niles Beach\, drawing on contemporary photographic documentation to illuminate the site’s distinctive forms and its role in Sloan’s artistic process\, offering a vivid\, tangible link between the artwork and the landscape that inspired it. \nDan Duffy and his wife Helene have been Innkeepers at the Beech Tree B&B in Rockport for 16 years. In this capacity\, he takes pride in serving as an ambassador of goodwill for travelers from around the world. He is passionate about showcasing our region’s rich history\, geographical uniqueness\, and artistic treasurers. As a Cape Ann Museum docent\, Dan uses his experience connecting with visitors while deepening his own knowledge of the Museum and of the region’s vibrant social and cultural history.
URL:https://discovergloucester.com/event/artful-conversations-john-sloans-scavenger-rocks/2026-11-12/
LOCATION:Cape Ann Museum Downtown Campus\, 27 Pleasant Street\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930\, United States
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SUMMARY:Captain Elias Davis House Tour
DESCRIPTION:What can a house tell us about the people who lived there? \nStep inside the Capt. Elias Davis House and discover how architecture\, craftsmanship\, and everyday objects reveal the lives of one Gloucester family and the changing history of Cape Ann. This docent-led experience invites visitors to look closely at the details that transform a historic building into a story of community\, commerce\, and home.
URL:https://discovergloucester.com/event/captain-elias-davis-house-tour/2026-11-13/
LOCATION:Cape Ann Museum Downtown Campus\, 27 Pleasant Street\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930\, United States
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SUMMARY:Family Programs: Second Saturdays
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the second Saturday of each month\, when the Cape Ann Museum is free for all Cape Ann residents. Visitors of all ages are invited to visit the CAM Education Studio to enjoy a new hands-on art project each month\, then grab a Cassie Scavenger Hunt and explore the galleries.
URL:https://discovergloucester.com/event/family-programs-second-saturdays/2026-11-14/
LOCATION:Cape Ann Museum Downtown Campus\, 27 Pleasant Street\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930\, United States
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SUMMARY:Artful Conversations: “Baptism\,” by Anne Rearick
DESCRIPTION:Artful Conversations: “Baptism\,” by Anne Rearick\nNovember 19 @ 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm\nRegistration\nImage Credit: Anne Rearick. Baptism. 2025. Archival print. Private collection.\nThursday\, November 19\, 2026 and Thursday\, December 3\, 2026\n12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.\nCAM Education Room\nDowntown Campus\n27 Pleasant Street\, Gloucester\, MA\nCAM Members $5\, Non-Members (Adult) $25 (includes admission to the General Museum)\nAdditional price types are available upon checkout\nRegistration Required \nJoin Us Mid-Day for Artful Conversations\nTake a midday pause and experience one work of art in depth. \nArtful Conversations are informal\, docent-led gallery experiences that invite visitors to slow down\, look closely\, and engage in thoughtful conversation. Each session features a work of art or object that is new to view—whether a recent acquisition or a work newly installed in the galleries. \nThe program begins in the Education Room at our Downtown Campus with a brief introduction and visual context before moving into the galleries for an extended exploration of the featured work. Guided by observation\, curiosity\, and conversation\, participants are encouraged to share ideas\, consider different perspectives\, and discover new connections together. \nThis week for Artful Conversations \nThis presentation explores Baptism by photographer Anne Rearick\, whose work is featured in a special museum exhibition. Rooted in the tradition of documentary photography\, Rearick distinguishes herself through her long-term relationships with the people and places she photographs\, including the Gloucester community. Through Baptism and related works\, she captures the importance of shared public spaces as places where people gather\, build connections\, create traditions\, and foster a sense of belonging. Her photographs reveal how community life unfolds over time\, preserving collective experiences and cultural memory. \nAlthough Miriam Weinstein has lived on Cape Ann for more than three decades\, she loves finding new places and new stories and sharing them with visitors. She was a painting major in college and thought of herself as a visual person until she became\, first\, a documentary filmmaker and then a journalist. Having spent the bulk of her professional life as a writer\, she now thinks she might be a word person after all. She was a staff member at North Shore Weeklies newspapers for many years. Her book\, Yiddish: A Nation of Words\, won the National Jewish Book award. Her book\, The Surprising Power of Family Meals gave her a platform to lecture and consult on the topic internationally. Miriam likes changing gears\, which fits well with CAM’s varied collection. She gives tours to adults\, family groups\, and kids. She enjoys moving quickly and making sure that everyone stays engaged. She loves the fact that tours can be very personalized. Each tour is different\, depending on the interests of the docent and the guests\, as well as the changing exhibits. Much like Cape Ann\, Museum visits are creative\, personable\, idiosyncratic\, and rich in beauty and history.
URL:https://discovergloucester.com/event/artful-conversations-baptism-by-anne-rearick/2026-11-19/
LOCATION:Cape Ann Museum Downtown Campus\, 27 Pleasant Street\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930\, United States
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SUMMARY:Captain Elias Davis House Tour
DESCRIPTION:What can a house tell us about the people who lived there? \nStep inside the Capt. Elias Davis House and discover how architecture\, craftsmanship\, and everyday objects reveal the lives of one Gloucester family and the changing history of Cape Ann. This docent-led experience invites visitors to look closely at the details that transform a historic building into a story of community\, commerce\, and home.
URL:https://discovergloucester.com/event/captain-elias-davis-house-tour/2026-11-20/
LOCATION:Cape Ann Museum Downtown Campus\, 27 Pleasant Street\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930\, United States
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SUMMARY:Captain Elias Davis House Tour
DESCRIPTION:What can a house tell us about the people who lived there? \nStep inside the Capt. Elias Davis House and discover how architecture\, craftsmanship\, and everyday objects reveal the lives of one Gloucester family and the changing history of Cape Ann. This docent-led experience invites visitors to look closely at the details that transform a historic building into a story of community\, commerce\, and home.
URL:https://discovergloucester.com/event/captain-elias-davis-house-tour/2026-11-27/
LOCATION:Cape Ann Museum Downtown Campus\, 27 Pleasant Street\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930\, United States
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SUMMARY:Artful Conversations: “Baptism\,” by Anne Rearick
DESCRIPTION:Artful Conversations: “Baptism\,” by Anne Rearick\nNovember 19 @ 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm\nRegistration\nImage Credit: Anne Rearick. Baptism. 2025. Archival print. Private collection.\nThursday\, November 19\, 2026 and Thursday\, December 3\, 2026\n12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.\nCAM Education Room\nDowntown Campus\n27 Pleasant Street\, Gloucester\, MA\nCAM Members $5\, Non-Members (Adult) $25 (includes admission to the General Museum)\nAdditional price types are available upon checkout\nRegistration Required \nJoin Us Mid-Day for Artful Conversations\nTake a midday pause and experience one work of art in depth. \nArtful Conversations are informal\, docent-led gallery experiences that invite visitors to slow down\, look closely\, and engage in thoughtful conversation. Each session features a work of art or object that is new to view—whether a recent acquisition or a work newly installed in the galleries. \nThe program begins in the Education Room at our Downtown Campus with a brief introduction and visual context before moving into the galleries for an extended exploration of the featured work. Guided by observation\, curiosity\, and conversation\, participants are encouraged to share ideas\, consider different perspectives\, and discover new connections together. \nThis week for Artful Conversations \nThis presentation explores Baptism by photographer Anne Rearick\, whose work is featured in a special museum exhibition. Rooted in the tradition of documentary photography\, Rearick distinguishes herself through her long-term relationships with the people and places she photographs\, including the Gloucester community. Through Baptism and related works\, she captures the importance of shared public spaces as places where people gather\, build connections\, create traditions\, and foster a sense of belonging. Her photographs reveal how community life unfolds over time\, preserving collective experiences and cultural memory. \nAlthough Miriam Weinstein has lived on Cape Ann for more than three decades\, she loves finding new places and new stories and sharing them with visitors. She was a painting major in college and thought of herself as a visual person until she became\, first\, a documentary filmmaker and then a journalist. Having spent the bulk of her professional life as a writer\, she now thinks she might be a word person after all. She was a staff member at North Shore Weeklies newspapers for many years. Her book\, Yiddish: A Nation of Words\, won the National Jewish Book award. Her book\, The Surprising Power of Family Meals gave her a platform to lecture and consult on the topic internationally. Miriam likes changing gears\, which fits well with CAM’s varied collection. She gives tours to adults\, family groups\, and kids. She enjoys moving quickly and making sure that everyone stays engaged. She loves the fact that tours can be very personalized. Each tour is different\, depending on the interests of the docent and the guests\, as well as the changing exhibits. Much like Cape Ann\, Museum visits are creative\, personable\, idiosyncratic\, and rich in beauty and history.
URL:https://discovergloucester.com/event/artful-conversations-baptism-by-anne-rearick/2026-12-03/
LOCATION:Cape Ann Museum Downtown Campus\, 27 Pleasant Street\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261204T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261204T143000
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SUMMARY:Captain Elias Davis House Tour
DESCRIPTION:What can a house tell us about the people who lived there? \nStep inside the Capt. Elias Davis House and discover how architecture\, craftsmanship\, and everyday objects reveal the lives of one Gloucester family and the changing history of Cape Ann. This docent-led experience invites visitors to look closely at the details that transform a historic building into a story of community\, commerce\, and home.
URL:https://discovergloucester.com/event/captain-elias-davis-house-tour/2026-12-04/
LOCATION:Cape Ann Museum Downtown Campus\, 27 Pleasant Street\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261210T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261210T133000
DTSTAMP:20260914T173831Z
CREATED:20260914T173831Z
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SUMMARY:Artful Conversations: Conversations between Regionalism and Modernism
DESCRIPTION:Join Us Mid-Day for Artful Conversations \nTake a midday pause and experience one work of art in depth.\nArtful Conversations are informal\, docent-led gallery experiences that invite visitors to slow down\, look closely\, and engage in thoughtful conversation. Each session features a work of art or object that is new to view—whether a recent acquisition or a work newly installed in the galleries. \nThe program begins in the Education Room at our Downtown Campus with a brief introduction and visual context before moving into the galleries for an extended exploration of the featured work. Guided by observation\, curiosity\, and conversation\, participants are encouraged to share ideas\, consider different perspectives\, and discover new connections together. \nThis week for Artful Conversations \nJoin us in exploring the dynamic crossroads of American Modernism and American Regionalism—two movements that shaped the artistic identity of Cape Ann. Using a sketch made by Stuart Davis\, Sketch–Church Tower (1916) and Gifford Beal’s Sword Fisherman (1930) as vivid touchpoints\, we’ll dive into how artists responded to sweeping cultural change after World War I\, when Modernists embraced bold experimentation and broke from traditional representation. We’ll also trace the rise of Regionalism during the Great Depression\, when many painters turned toward detailed\, narrative scenes of rural life and local character. This conversation will illuminate the tension between these movements\, their relevance to Cape Ann’s artistic legacy\, and the enduring impact they continue to have on how we see and interpret American art. \nAlong with being a docent at the Cape Ann Museum\, Tobi Klein is a mixed media artist living and working in Rockport\, MA. Upon receiving an MFA\, Tobi taught painting and drawing at Rochester Institute of Technology. After moving to Boston\, she managed a gallery for contemporary crafts while\, at the same time\, running a successful small business. Tobi also worked with elementary school teachers in Arlington\, MA\, implementing curriculum-based art projects at her daughter’s school. She volunteered in classrooms on a regular basis\, putting an emphasis on group dynamic skills. \nLife events and a move to Cape Ann motivated her to rediscover her artistic\, creative self. She is revisiting her love of building layers through experimentation with varied materials and techniques. As she learned about the art\, history\, and culture of Cape Ann\, Tobi wanted to be part of this inspiring and unique region and its Museum. This led her to the Cape Ann Museum docent program – where learning never ends!
URL:https://discovergloucester.com/event/artful-conversations-conversations-between-regionalism-and-modernism/2026-12-10/
LOCATION:Cape Ann Museum Downtown Campus\, 27 Pleasant Street\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261211T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261211T143000
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SUMMARY:Captain Elias Davis House Tour
DESCRIPTION:What can a house tell us about the people who lived there? \nStep inside the Capt. Elias Davis House and discover how architecture\, craftsmanship\, and everyday objects reveal the lives of one Gloucester family and the changing history of Cape Ann. This docent-led experience invites visitors to look closely at the details that transform a historic building into a story of community\, commerce\, and home.
URL:https://discovergloucester.com/event/captain-elias-davis-house-tour/2026-12-11/
LOCATION:Cape Ann Museum Downtown Campus\, 27 Pleasant Street\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261212T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261212T170000
DTSTAMP:20260914T174624Z
CREATED:20260914T174624Z
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SUMMARY:Family Programs: Second Saturdays
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the second Saturday of each month\, when the Cape Ann Museum is free for all Cape Ann residents. Visitors of all ages are invited to visit the CAM Education Studio to enjoy a new hands-on art project each month\, then grab a Cassie Scavenger Hunt and explore the galleries.
URL:https://discovergloucester.com/event/family-programs-second-saturdays/2026-12-12/
LOCATION:Cape Ann Museum Downtown Campus\, 27 Pleasant Street\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261212T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261212T120000
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CREATED:20260914T152100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T152100Z
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SUMMARY:Middle Street Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:A street with a remarkable history! \nJoin a Cape Ann Museum docent for a fascinating stroll along historic Middle Street in downtown Gloucester. Discover the people\, places\, and events that shaped this iconic neighborhood. \nTours begin in the Cape Ann Museum lobby\, last approximately 45 minutes\, and are offered twice during the day at 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. \nThe Museum is free and open to the public all day\, making it the perfect destination for holiday fun. Create festive ornaments\, explore inspiring exhibitions\, tour historic Middle Street\, and celebrate the season with family and friends. Be sure to visit the Museum Store\, stocked with a distinctive selection of holiday gifts for everyone on your list. Cape Ann Museum members receive 10% to 20% off purchases\, so it’s a great time to join or renew your membership. \nThe Cape Ann Museum is proud to partner with the Middle Street Walk\, inviting visitors to enjoy a full day of festive activities\, history\, shopping\, and holiday cheer in the heart of downtown Gloucester.
URL:https://discovergloucester.com/event/middle-street-walking-tour/2026-12-12/1/
LOCATION:Cape Ann Museum Downtown Campus\, 27 Pleasant Street\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261212T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261212T140000
DTSTAMP:20260914T152100Z
CREATED:20260914T152100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T152100Z
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SUMMARY:Middle Street Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:A street with a remarkable history! \nJoin a Cape Ann Museum docent for a fascinating stroll along historic Middle Street in downtown Gloucester. Discover the people\, places\, and events that shaped this iconic neighborhood. \nTours begin in the Cape Ann Museum lobby\, last approximately 45 minutes\, and are offered twice during the day at 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. \nThe Museum is free and open to the public all day\, making it the perfect destination for holiday fun. Create festive ornaments\, explore inspiring exhibitions\, tour historic Middle Street\, and celebrate the season with family and friends. Be sure to visit the Museum Store\, stocked with a distinctive selection of holiday gifts for everyone on your list. Cape Ann Museum members receive 10% to 20% off purchases\, so it’s a great time to join or renew your membership. \nThe Cape Ann Museum is proud to partner with the Middle Street Walk\, inviting visitors to enjoy a full day of festive activities\, history\, shopping\, and holiday cheer in the heart of downtown Gloucester.
URL:https://discovergloucester.com/event/middle-street-walking-tour/2026-12-12/2/
LOCATION:Cape Ann Museum Downtown Campus\, 27 Pleasant Street\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://discovergloucester.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Captain-Elias-Davis-House-600x400-1.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261217T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261217T133000
DTSTAMP:20260914T173831Z
CREATED:20260914T173831Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T173831Z
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SUMMARY:Artful Conversations: Conversations between Regionalism and Modernism
DESCRIPTION:Join Us Mid-Day for Artful Conversations \nTake a midday pause and experience one work of art in depth.\nArtful Conversations are informal\, docent-led gallery experiences that invite visitors to slow down\, look closely\, and engage in thoughtful conversation. Each session features a work of art or object that is new to view—whether a recent acquisition or a work newly installed in the galleries. \nThe program begins in the Education Room at our Downtown Campus with a brief introduction and visual context before moving into the galleries for an extended exploration of the featured work. Guided by observation\, curiosity\, and conversation\, participants are encouraged to share ideas\, consider different perspectives\, and discover new connections together. \nThis week for Artful Conversations \nJoin us in exploring the dynamic crossroads of American Modernism and American Regionalism—two movements that shaped the artistic identity of Cape Ann. Using a sketch made by Stuart Davis\, Sketch–Church Tower (1916) and Gifford Beal’s Sword Fisherman (1930) as vivid touchpoints\, we’ll dive into how artists responded to sweeping cultural change after World War I\, when Modernists embraced bold experimentation and broke from traditional representation. We’ll also trace the rise of Regionalism during the Great Depression\, when many painters turned toward detailed\, narrative scenes of rural life and local character. This conversation will illuminate the tension between these movements\, their relevance to Cape Ann’s artistic legacy\, and the enduring impact they continue to have on how we see and interpret American art. \nAlong with being a docent at the Cape Ann Museum\, Tobi Klein is a mixed media artist living and working in Rockport\, MA. Upon receiving an MFA\, Tobi taught painting and drawing at Rochester Institute of Technology. After moving to Boston\, she managed a gallery for contemporary crafts while\, at the same time\, running a successful small business. Tobi also worked with elementary school teachers in Arlington\, MA\, implementing curriculum-based art projects at her daughter’s school. She volunteered in classrooms on a regular basis\, putting an emphasis on group dynamic skills. \nLife events and a move to Cape Ann motivated her to rediscover her artistic\, creative self. She is revisiting her love of building layers through experimentation with varied materials and techniques. As she learned about the art\, history\, and culture of Cape Ann\, Tobi wanted to be part of this inspiring and unique region and its Museum. This led her to the Cape Ann Museum docent program – where learning never ends!
URL:https://discovergloucester.com/event/artful-conversations-conversations-between-regionalism-and-modernism/2026-12-17/
LOCATION:Cape Ann Museum Downtown Campus\, 27 Pleasant Street\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261218T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261218T143000
DTSTAMP:20260908T152555Z
CREATED:20260908T152555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T152555Z
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SUMMARY:Captain Elias Davis House Tour
DESCRIPTION:What can a house tell us about the people who lived there? \nStep inside the Capt. Elias Davis House and discover how architecture\, craftsmanship\, and everyday objects reveal the lives of one Gloucester family and the changing history of Cape Ann. This docent-led experience invites visitors to look closely at the details that transform a historic building into a story of community\, commerce\, and home.
URL:https://discovergloucester.com/event/captain-elias-davis-house-tour/2026-12-18/
LOCATION:Cape Ann Museum Downtown Campus\, 27 Pleasant Street\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261225T143000
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SUMMARY:Captain Elias Davis House Tour
DESCRIPTION:What can a house tell us about the people who lived there? \nStep inside the Capt. Elias Davis House and discover how architecture\, craftsmanship\, and everyday objects reveal the lives of one Gloucester family and the changing history of Cape Ann. This docent-led experience invites visitors to look closely at the details that transform a historic building into a story of community\, commerce\, and home.
URL:https://discovergloucester.com/event/captain-elias-davis-house-tour/2026-12-25/
LOCATION:Cape Ann Museum Downtown Campus\, 27 Pleasant Street\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://discovergloucester.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Cat-in-Courtyard-600x400-1.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270101T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270101T143000
DTSTAMP:20260908T152555Z
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SUMMARY:Captain Elias Davis House Tour
DESCRIPTION:What can a house tell us about the people who lived there? \nStep inside the Capt. Elias Davis House and discover how architecture\, craftsmanship\, and everyday objects reveal the lives of one Gloucester family and the changing history of Cape Ann. This docent-led experience invites visitors to look closely at the details that transform a historic building into a story of community\, commerce\, and home.
URL:https://discovergloucester.com/event/captain-elias-davis-house-tour/2027-01-01/
LOCATION:Cape Ann Museum Downtown Campus\, 27 Pleasant Street\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://discovergloucester.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Cat-in-Courtyard-600x400-1.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270108T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270108T143000
DTSTAMP:20260908T152555Z
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SUMMARY:Captain Elias Davis House Tour
DESCRIPTION:What can a house tell us about the people who lived there? \nStep inside the Capt. Elias Davis House and discover how architecture\, craftsmanship\, and everyday objects reveal the lives of one Gloucester family and the changing history of Cape Ann. This docent-led experience invites visitors to look closely at the details that transform a historic building into a story of community\, commerce\, and home.
URL:https://discovergloucester.com/event/captain-elias-davis-house-tour/2027-01-08/
LOCATION:Cape Ann Museum Downtown Campus\, 27 Pleasant Street\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://discovergloucester.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Cat-in-Courtyard-600x400-1.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270115T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270115T143000
DTSTAMP:20260908T152555Z
CREATED:20260908T152555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T152555Z
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SUMMARY:Captain Elias Davis House Tour
DESCRIPTION:What can a house tell us about the people who lived there? \nStep inside the Capt. Elias Davis House and discover how architecture\, craftsmanship\, and everyday objects reveal the lives of one Gloucester family and the changing history of Cape Ann. This docent-led experience invites visitors to look closely at the details that transform a historic building into a story of community\, commerce\, and home.
URL:https://discovergloucester.com/event/captain-elias-davis-house-tour/2027-01-15/
LOCATION:Cape Ann Museum Downtown Campus\, 27 Pleasant Street\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://discovergloucester.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Cat-in-Courtyard-600x400-1.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270122T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270122T143000
DTSTAMP:20260908T152555Z
CREATED:20260908T152555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T152555Z
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SUMMARY:Captain Elias Davis House Tour
DESCRIPTION:What can a house tell us about the people who lived there? \nStep inside the Capt. Elias Davis House and discover how architecture\, craftsmanship\, and everyday objects reveal the lives of one Gloucester family and the changing history of Cape Ann. This docent-led experience invites visitors to look closely at the details that transform a historic building into a story of community\, commerce\, and home.
URL:https://discovergloucester.com/event/captain-elias-davis-house-tour/2027-01-22/
LOCATION:Cape Ann Museum Downtown Campus\, 27 Pleasant Street\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://discovergloucester.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Cat-in-Courtyard-600x400-1.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270129T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270129T143000
DTSTAMP:20260908T152555Z
CREATED:20260908T152555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T152555Z
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SUMMARY:Captain Elias Davis House Tour
DESCRIPTION:What can a house tell us about the people who lived there? \nStep inside the Capt. Elias Davis House and discover how architecture\, craftsmanship\, and everyday objects reveal the lives of one Gloucester family and the changing history of Cape Ann. This docent-led experience invites visitors to look closely at the details that transform a historic building into a story of community\, commerce\, and home.
URL:https://discovergloucester.com/event/captain-elias-davis-house-tour/2027-01-29/
LOCATION:Cape Ann Museum Downtown Campus\, 27 Pleasant Street\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://discovergloucester.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Cat-in-Courtyard-600x400-1.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270205T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270205T143000
DTSTAMP:20260908T152555Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T152555Z
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SUMMARY:Captain Elias Davis House Tour
DESCRIPTION:What can a house tell us about the people who lived there? \nStep inside the Capt. Elias Davis House and discover how architecture\, craftsmanship\, and everyday objects reveal the lives of one Gloucester family and the changing history of Cape Ann. This docent-led experience invites visitors to look closely at the details that transform a historic building into a story of community\, commerce\, and home.
URL:https://discovergloucester.com/event/captain-elias-davis-house-tour/2027-02-05/
LOCATION:Cape Ann Museum Downtown Campus\, 27 Pleasant Street\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://discovergloucester.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Cat-in-Courtyard-600x400-1.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270212T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270212T143000
DTSTAMP:20260908T152555Z
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SUMMARY:Captain Elias Davis House Tour
DESCRIPTION:What can a house tell us about the people who lived there? \nStep inside the Capt. Elias Davis House and discover how architecture\, craftsmanship\, and everyday objects reveal the lives of one Gloucester family and the changing history of Cape Ann. This docent-led experience invites visitors to look closely at the details that transform a historic building into a story of community\, commerce\, and home.
URL:https://discovergloucester.com/event/captain-elias-davis-house-tour/2027-02-12/
LOCATION:Cape Ann Museum Downtown Campus\, 27 Pleasant Street\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://discovergloucester.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Cat-in-Courtyard-600x400-1.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270219T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270219T143000
DTSTAMP:20260908T152555Z
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SUMMARY:Captain Elias Davis House Tour
DESCRIPTION:What can a house tell us about the people who lived there? \nStep inside the Capt. Elias Davis House and discover how architecture\, craftsmanship\, and everyday objects reveal the lives of one Gloucester family and the changing history of Cape Ann. This docent-led experience invites visitors to look closely at the details that transform a historic building into a story of community\, commerce\, and home.
URL:https://discovergloucester.com/event/captain-elias-davis-house-tour/2027-02-19/
LOCATION:Cape Ann Museum Downtown Campus\, 27 Pleasant Street\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://discovergloucester.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Cat-in-Courtyard-600x400-1.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270226T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270226T143000
DTSTAMP:20260908T152555Z
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SUMMARY:Captain Elias Davis House Tour
DESCRIPTION:What can a house tell us about the people who lived there? \nStep inside the Capt. Elias Davis House and discover how architecture\, craftsmanship\, and everyday objects reveal the lives of one Gloucester family and the changing history of Cape Ann. This docent-led experience invites visitors to look closely at the details that transform a historic building into a story of community\, commerce\, and home.
URL:https://discovergloucester.com/event/captain-elias-davis-house-tour/2027-02-26/
LOCATION:Cape Ann Museum Downtown Campus\, 27 Pleasant Street\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://discovergloucester.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Cat-in-Courtyard-600x400-1.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270305T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270305T143000
DTSTAMP:20260908T152555Z
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SUMMARY:Captain Elias Davis House Tour
DESCRIPTION:What can a house tell us about the people who lived there? \nStep inside the Capt. Elias Davis House and discover how architecture\, craftsmanship\, and everyday objects reveal the lives of one Gloucester family and the changing history of Cape Ann. This docent-led experience invites visitors to look closely at the details that transform a historic building into a story of community\, commerce\, and home.
URL:https://discovergloucester.com/event/captain-elias-davis-house-tour/2027-03-05/
LOCATION:Cape Ann Museum Downtown Campus\, 27 Pleasant Street\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://discovergloucester.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Cat-in-Courtyard-600x400-1.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270312T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270312T143000
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SUMMARY:Captain Elias Davis House Tour
DESCRIPTION:What can a house tell us about the people who lived there? \nStep inside the Capt. Elias Davis House and discover how architecture\, craftsmanship\, and everyday objects reveal the lives of one Gloucester family and the changing history of Cape Ann. This docent-led experience invites visitors to look closely at the details that transform a historic building into a story of community\, commerce\, and home.
URL:https://discovergloucester.com/event/captain-elias-davis-house-tour/2027-03-12/
LOCATION:Cape Ann Museum Downtown Campus\, 27 Pleasant Street\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://discovergloucester.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Cat-in-Courtyard-600x400-1.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270319T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270319T143000
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SUMMARY:Captain Elias Davis House Tour
DESCRIPTION:What can a house tell us about the people who lived there? \nStep inside the Capt. Elias Davis House and discover how architecture\, craftsmanship\, and everyday objects reveal the lives of one Gloucester family and the changing history of Cape Ann. This docent-led experience invites visitors to look closely at the details that transform a historic building into a story of community\, commerce\, and home.
URL:https://discovergloucester.com/event/captain-elias-davis-house-tour/2027-03-19/
LOCATION:Cape Ann Museum Downtown Campus\, 27 Pleasant Street\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://discovergloucester.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Cat-in-Courtyard-600x400-1.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270326T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270326T143000
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SUMMARY:Captain Elias Davis House Tour
DESCRIPTION:What can a house tell us about the people who lived there? \nStep inside the Capt. Elias Davis House and discover how architecture\, craftsmanship\, and everyday objects reveal the lives of one Gloucester family and the changing history of Cape Ann. This docent-led experience invites visitors to look closely at the details that transform a historic building into a story of community\, commerce\, and home.
URL:https://discovergloucester.com/event/captain-elias-davis-house-tour/2027-03-26/
LOCATION:Cape Ann Museum Downtown Campus\, 27 Pleasant Street\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://discovergloucester.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Cat-in-Courtyard-600x400-1.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270402T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270402T143000
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SUMMARY:Captain Elias Davis House Tour
DESCRIPTION:What can a house tell us about the people who lived there? \nStep inside the Capt. Elias Davis House and discover how architecture\, craftsmanship\, and everyday objects reveal the lives of one Gloucester family and the changing history of Cape Ann. This docent-led experience invites visitors to look closely at the details that transform a historic building into a story of community\, commerce\, and home.
URL:https://discovergloucester.com/event/captain-elias-davis-house-tour/2027-04-02/
LOCATION:Cape Ann Museum Downtown Campus\, 27 Pleasant Street\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://discovergloucester.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Cat-in-Courtyard-600x400-1.jpg
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