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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/2026-10-02/
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/2026-09-25/
LOCATION:Cape Ann Museum Downtown Campus\, 27 Pleasant Street\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930\, United States
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SUMMARY:Artful Conversations: Sierra ‘Autumn’ Henries with her Father\, Hawk Henries\, 2024\, by Matika Wilbur
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 \nIn 2025\, CAM acquired two 2023 photographs by Matika Wilbur as part of the Museum’s Native Initiatives\, a project that culminated in a landmark exhibition of Wilbur’s work at the CAM Green. Wilbur’s work reshapes how Indigenous Peoples are represented across the United States\, centering contemporary Native identity and celebrating the vibrancy of Indigenous culture today. \nPlease join CAM docent Maggie Rosa for an engaging conversation as she reflects on what these photographs reveal—about the photographer\, about the individuals portrayed\, and about the evolving stories they invite us to understand more deeply. \nBorn and raised in England\, Maggie Rosa moved to the Chicago in 1968 to work as a research technician at the University of Chicago. During her eight years in Chicago\, she married Joe and obtained her PhD. The two of them did post-doctoral research at Yale and then moved to Cambridge to join the nascent biotech world. They eventually built a weekend home in Gloucester. In 2001 they “saw the light” and moved here permanently to participate in this great community. Maggie is an active volunteer in local organizations\, most recently the City Hall Restoration Commission\, Gloucester Education Foundation\, Cape Ann Museum\, and Generous Gardeners. As a Cape Ann Museum docent\, she serves as an ambassador for Gloucester by introducing visitors\, especially cruise ship visitors\, to Cape Ann’s history and culture. CAM’s Fresnel lighthouse lens is her favorite piece in the Museum because it exemplifies how science\, technology and art were combined to address an urgent need in maritime safety.
URL:https://discovergloucester.com/event/artful-conversations-sierra-autumn-henries-with-her-father-hawk-henries-2024-by-matika-wilbur/2026-09-24/
LOCATION:Cape Ann Museum Downtown Campus\, 27 Pleasant Street\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930\, United States
CATEGORIES:Summer
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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/2026-09-18/
LOCATION:Cape Ann Museum Downtown Campus\, 27 Pleasant Street\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930\, United States
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SUMMARY:Artful Conversations: Sierra ‘Autumn’ Henries with her Father\, Hawk Henries\, 2024\, by Matika Wilbur
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 \nIn 2025\, CAM acquired two 2023 photographs by Matika Wilbur as part of the Museum’s Native Initiatives\, a project that culminated in a landmark exhibition of Wilbur’s work at the CAM Green. Wilbur’s work reshapes how Indigenous Peoples are represented across the United States\, centering contemporary Native identity and celebrating the vibrancy of Indigenous culture today. \nPlease join CAM docent Maggie Rosa for an engaging conversation as she reflects on what these photographs reveal—about the photographer\, about the individuals portrayed\, and about the evolving stories they invite us to understand more deeply. \nBorn and raised in England\, Maggie Rosa moved to the Chicago in 1968 to work as a research technician at the University of Chicago. During her eight years in Chicago\, she married Joe and obtained her PhD. The two of them did post-doctoral research at Yale and then moved to Cambridge to join the nascent biotech world. They eventually built a weekend home in Gloucester. In 2001 they “saw the light” and moved here permanently to participate in this great community. Maggie is an active volunteer in local organizations\, most recently the City Hall Restoration Commission\, Gloucester Education Foundation\, Cape Ann Museum\, and Generous Gardeners. As a Cape Ann Museum docent\, she serves as an ambassador for Gloucester by introducing visitors\, especially cruise ship visitors\, to Cape Ann’s history and culture. CAM’s Fresnel lighthouse lens is her favorite piece in the Museum because it exemplifies how science\, technology and art were combined to address an urgent need in maritime safety.
URL:https://discovergloucester.com/event/artful-conversations-sierra-autumn-henries-with-her-father-hawk-henries-2024-by-matika-wilbur/2026-09-17/
LOCATION:Cape Ann Museum Downtown Campus\, 27 Pleasant Street\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930\, United States
CATEGORIES:Summer
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SUMMARY:CAM Talk: Cape Ann Museum – Then\, Now\, and Tomorrow
DESCRIPTION:Join the Bayliss Society at the Cape Ann Museum on September 13 for the closing program of this year’s Jonathan Bayliss Society annual conference\, “Gloucester’s Acropolis: Defining the City Then and Now.” This final session features a series of short talks exploring the role and influence of Cape Ann Museum in the community life of Gloucester throughout its existence\, with a glimpse toward an exciting future as well. \nSpeakers are CAM’s Director Oliver Barker\, Chief Curator Martha Oaks\, and former Museum volunteer Deanie Hancock French. Deanie’s father\, the major American sculptor Walker Hancock\, was involved for many years in the development of what was then called the Cape Ann Historical Association. \nAbout the Conference \nNovelist Jonathan Bayliss (1926–2009) coined the term Acropolis to describe the cluster of civic institutions rising above Gloucester Harbor—City Hall\, Sawyer Free Library\, the Museum\, and neighboring landmarks. This year’s conference brings that idea to life through talks\, walks\, and readings from September 11–13\, exploring how this hillside cultural district has shaped Gloucester from the 19th century to today. \nThe conference is organized by the Jonathan Bayliss Society in collaboration with Cape Ann Museum\, Gloucester Writers Center\, and Sawyer Free Library\, with support from the Gloucester Cultural Council\, Mass Cultural Council\, and the Bruce Cove Foundation. \nMore information is available at http://www.jonathanbayliss.org/acropolis.
URL:https://discovergloucester.com/event/cam-talk-cape-ann-museum-then-now-and-tomorrow/
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/2026-09-11/
LOCATION:Cape Ann Museum Downtown Campus\, 27 Pleasant Street\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260904T140000
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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/2026-09-04/
LOCATION:Cape Ann Museum Downtown Campus\, 27 Pleasant Street\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260630T100000
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SUMMARY:Cape Ann Museum Downtown Campus Reopening
DESCRIPTION:The Cape Ann Museum’s Downtown Campus will reopen on June 30\, 2026\, following a comprehensive renovation supported in part by the Museum’s $23 million CAM-150 Campaign. \nThe reopening coincides with the debut of “Avery\, Gottlieb & Rothko: By the Sea\,” a landmark exhibition that celebrates the artistic bond between Milton Avery\, Adolph Gottlieb\, and Mark Rothko—three pivotal figures in 20th-century American art whose summers in Gloucester shaped their creative development. \nAs the Museum passes its 150th anniversary\, this transformation strengthens our commitment to preserving Cape Ann’s rich artistic and cultural heritage while expanding opportunities for learning\, discovery\, and community connection. \nLed by Boston-based designLAB in partnership with Windover Construction\, the renovation enhances the visitor experience\, improves stewardship of the collection\, and reimagines key spaces across the campus.
URL:https://discovergloucester.com/event/cape-ann-museum-downtown-campus-reopening/
LOCATION:Cape Ann Museum Downtown Campus\, 27 Pleasant Street\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930\, United States
CATEGORIES:Summer
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