Gloucester MA: At the Intersection of Fisheries and Art
September 20, 2018 / Good to Know, History/Maritime, In The News, Outdoor Adventures, Things to Do & SeeWith permission by Malerie Yolen-Cohen | Featured in Gateway Mavens, September 19, 2018 WHY GO: The iconic statue, “The Man At the Wheel” defines Gloucester MA past and present. Sporting foul weather gear, the Fisherman’s Memorial, erected in 1923, lists the thousands of Gloucester mariners lost at sea. Home port of the Andrea Gail – the fishing boat that… Read more »
Read MoreGloucester Fun Fact: The Infamous Sea Serpent
August 23, 2018 / Good to Know, History/MaritimeSince 1635, there have been sightings of a strange creature swimming in Gloucester Harbor. Hundreds saw it in the early 1800s, but local scientists could not classify it, and local fishermen didn’t recognize it.
Read MoreOur Top 10 List – Why We LOVE Gloucester
August 23, 2018 / Good to Know, History/Maritime, Outdoor Adventures, Things to Do & SeeAuthentic Gloucester is America’s oldest seaport boasting award-winning beaches, art galleries, maritime history, a working waterfront, schooner sails and Gloucester Fresh seafood.
Read MoreHow to spend a perfect weekend in Gloucester
August 15, 2018 / Good to Know, History/Maritime, In The News, Outdoor Adventures, Things to Do & SeeWith permission by Christopher Muther | Featured in The Boston Globe, August 19, 2018 GLOUCESTER — You can thank me later, but first let me share the exciting news. There are two Capes in Massachusetts! Who knew?
Read MoreThe Story Behind the Man at the Wheel
June 30, 2018 / History/Maritime, Things to Do & SeeAlso known as the Gloucester Fishermen’s Memorial, this iconic statue rests on a five-foot granite base located on the south side of Stacy Boulevard, at the edge of Gloucester Harbor. This eight-foot-tall statue shows a fisherman dressed in oilskins standing clenched at the wheel on the leaning deck of his ship. Positioned so that the… Read more »
Read MoreStage Fort Park and the Gloucester Welcoming Center
June 30, 2018 / Good to Know, History/Maritime, Outdoor Adventures, Things to Do & SeeStage Fort Park is the historic site of Gloucester’s first settlers in 1623. They set up fishing stages on this land. Today, the park is home to Half Moon Beach and Cressy’s Beach, with access to a sand volleyball court, a new playground, a baseball field, a basketball court, and tennis courts. During the summer… Read more »
Read MoreGloucester’s Rich History
June 19, 2018 / Good to Know, History/MaritimeIn 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, has attracted such accomplished artists as Milton Avery, Nell Blaine, Stuart Davis, Childe Hassam, and many more. Also nestled within Gloucester are the quaint villages… Read more »
Read MoreDiscover the City of Gloucester
May 23, 2018 / History/Maritime, Things to Do & SeeA short, pleasant drive or train ride northeast of Boston Gloucester, MA is the home to America’s original seaport and the oldest working art colony in North America. Settled in 1623, Gloucester remains among the busiest fishing ports on the Eastern seaboard. Drawn to Gloucester’s rich history and natural beauty, visitors delight in pristine beaches,… Read more »
Read MoreA Closer Look at Beauport, the Sleeper-McCann House
May 16, 2018 / History/Maritime, Things to Do & SeeExterior Photo: Courtesy of Historic New England. Beauport, the Sleeper-McCann House is a National Historic Landmark located in East Gloucester, overlooking Gloucester Harbor. Beauport was the summer home of one of America’s first professional interior designers, Henry Davis Sleeper. After Sleeper’s death, Beauport was purchased by the McCann family, who preserved the home much as… Read more »
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