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SUMMARY:Honoring 36 Years of The Writer’s Block with John Ronan
DESCRIPTION:The public is warmly invited to a special program on Saturday May 2\, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.\, celebrating 36 seasons of The Writer’s Block\, hosted by John Ronan\, and the gift of the program’s archives to the Cape Ann Museum. \nOrganized by the Cape Ann Museum\, the event will take place at the Janet and William Ellery James Center at CAM Green\, 13 Poplar Street\, Gloucester. Admission is $5 for CAM Members and $10 for non-members. Advance reservations are required and may be made at capeannmuseum.org. \nThe program will feature a panel of five past guests of The Writer’s Block\, who will join Ronan in reflecting on the show’s legacy and its enduring connection to the Cape Ann literary community.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/honoring-36-years-of-the-writers-block-with-john-ronan/
LOCATION:Cape Ann Museum Green\, 13 Poplar Street\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture/Talk
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cape Ann Museum":MAILTO:info@capeannmuseum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T193000
DTSTAMP:20260414T174940Z
CREATED:20260414T174940Z
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SUMMARY:Curators' Insights & Exhibit Previews: Inside the Faraday Cage & A Tale of Two Pianos
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special Presentation and Exhibition Preview celebrating the opening of our two new Spring and Summer temporary exhibitions: Inside the Faraday Cage: The Science of Things That Aren’t So and a mini-exhibit A Tale of Two Pianos. \nThis exclusive preview offers guests early access to both exhibitions\, along with curator-led presentations that provide insight into the ideas\, individuals\, and historical context behind the work. \nEvening program:\n5:30 pm–6:00 pm Networking\n6:00 pm–6:45 pm Presentations\n6:50 pm–7:30 pm Tours of the Exhibit\nLight refreshments will be served. \nCuratorial Director John Leysath will present an in-depth exploration of Hammond’s 1951 Faraday cage experiments\, conducted in collaboration with physician and parapsychologist Andrija Puharich and renowned psychic medium Eileen Garrett. His talk examines the broader landscape of mid-20th-century psychic research\, the tension between belief and skepticism\, and the importance of scientific rigor in the study of paranormal phenomena. The presentation also considers the wider influence of this research\, including its connections to government-funded investigations. \nThe exhibition Inside the Faraday Cage features a life-size\, non-working replica of the experimental apparatus\, offering visitors a rare opportunity to step inside and engage with the physical environment of Hammond’s investigations. \nAssistant Curator Donovan Lafontaine will introduce A Tale of Two Pianos\, a focused installation exploring the history behind Hammond’s three major musical inventions. The ‘Pirafon’ piano\, a combination radio\, phonograph\, and piano instrument\, and the ‘Tonal Pedal’ piano\, a system of organ swell-like\, movable shutters for piano instruments. The mini-exhibit will also feature an interactive model of the ‘Tonal Pedal’ system\, for viewers to better understand its features. \nAdvance reservations are required. Space is limited for this preview experience.\nMuseum members and VIP guests enjoy complimentary admission.\nA $15 fee applies to the general public.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/curators-insights-exhibit-previews-inside-the-faraday-cage-a-tale-of-two-pianos/
LOCATION:Hammond Castle Museum\, 80 Hesperus Avenue\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibit,Historical,Lecture/Talk
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hammond Castle Museum":MAILTO:info@hammondcastle.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T210000
DTSTAMP:20260410T192752Z
CREATED:20260410T192752Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T192752Z
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SUMMARY:We Are at Our Best\, When We Face the Worst - Storytelling with NY Times Bestselling author and award-wining journalist Sebastian Junger
DESCRIPTION:Join Gloucester Stage on April 30th for an evening of storytelling with NY Times Bestselling author and award-winning journalist\, Sebastian Junger. Mirrored against his own close brushes with death\, Junger shares his experience of finding community in Gloucester while researching for The Perfect Storm. Followed by a Q&A moderated by Emmy award-winning Culture Show Host\, Jared Bowen. \nAll Proceeds to Be Donated to Support the Families of the F/V Lily Jean Crew. \nEvent will be held at the Natti-Willsky Performance Center: Home of Gloucester Stage Company – 267 East Main Street\, Gloucester on Thursday\, April 30th.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/we-are-at-our-best-when-we-face-the-worst-storytelling-with-ny-times-bestselling-author-and-award-wining-journalist-sebastian-junger/
LOCATION:Gloucester Stage Company\, East Main Street 267\, Gloucester\, M\, 01930\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture/Talk
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ORGANIZER;CN="Gloucester Stage Company":MAILTO:media@gloucesterstage.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T190000
DTSTAMP:20260420T134957Z
CREATED:20260420T134957Z
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SUMMARY:Just Looking: A Collection of Drawings and Musings by Linda Kauss
DESCRIPTION:Join multidisciplinary artist Linda Kauss for an evening celebrating “Just Looking: A Collection of Drawings and Musings”\, a deeply personal work rooted in creative exploration and intuition. \n“Just Looking” began in 2005 as an exercise in creative play. With no set outcome in mind\, Kauss explored the movement of graphite and the subtle power of erasure\, allowing organic forms to emerge. The result is a series of unexpected\, evocative images—moments of discovery that have shaped her ongoing artistic practice. \nMeet the artist\, hear selected readings\, and view the artwork behind the book. Copies of “Just Looking” will be available for purchase and signing.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/just-looking-a-collection-of-drawings-and-musings-by-linda-kauss/
LOCATION:The Cultural Center at Rocky Neck\, 6 Wonson Street\, Gloucester\, M\, 01930\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Cultural,Lecture/Talk
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rocky Neck Art Colony":MAILTO:info@rockyneckartcolony.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T161012Z
CREATED:20260403T161012Z
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SUMMARY:CAM Talk: To Live like an Artist\, Cape Ann of the 1920s\, by Martha Oaks
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, April 22\, 2026\n2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.\nJanet & William Ellery James Center\, CAM Green\n13 Poplar Street\, Gloucester\, MA 01930\nCAM Members $5\, Non-Members $10.\nRegistration Required. Parking is first come\, first served and carpooling is encouraged. \nThis talk by Martha Oaks\, the Museum’s Chief Curator and contributing author to the upcoming Avery\, Gottlieb\, & Rothko: By the Sea exhibition\, will explore Milton Avery and Sally Michel’s earliest visits to Gloucester\, setting the stage for future stays with artist friends. What was it that drew the couple here and inspired them to keep coming back? Who did they rub shoulders with on Cape Ann and who was taking note of their work? Learn what has changed in the local art colony over the past century and what has stayed the same. \nThis lecture is presented in conjunction with the museum’s upcoming exhibition\, Avery\, Gottlieb\, & Rothko: By the Sea\, offering context and insight into the artists and themes in the exhibit. For more information about upcoming lectures for the exhibition\, please visit the Events Calendar. \nMartha Oaks is the Henrietta Gates and Heaton Robertson Chief Curator of the Cape Ann Museum. She has written extensively on the art\, artists\, history\, and culture of Gloucester\, Massachusetts\, and Cape Ann\, contributing catalog entries\, articles\, and essays. Oaks has curated numerous exhibitions exploring the history and the artists of Cape Ann and has contributed to Fitz Henry Lane Online\, a digital resource and catalog to the American marine artist. She holds an MA in American and New England Studies from Boston University and a BA from Colby College. \nImage Credit: Gloucester Chamber of Commerce booster car\, 1925. Cape Ann Museum\, Gloucester\, Massachusetts
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/cam-talk-to-live-like-an-artist-cape-ann-of-the-1920s-by-martha-oaks/
LOCATION:Cape Ann Museum Green\, 13 Poplar Street\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Exhibit,Historical,Lecture/Talk
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cape Ann Museum":MAILTO:info@capeannmuseum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260412T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260412T183000
DTSTAMP:20260312T183347Z
CREATED:20260312T183347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T183347Z
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SUMMARY:Emily Carpenter & Shannon Kirk @ The Bookstore
DESCRIPTION:We’ll welcome authors Emily Carpenter & Shannon Kirk back to the store on Sunday April 12th at 5:30pm for a conversation about Emily’s new book A SPELL FOR SAINTS AND SINNERS. \nThe Bookstore will have copies of both Emily & Shannon’s books for sale. No registration required.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/emily-carpenter-shannon-kirk-the-bookstore/
LOCATION:The Bookstore of Gloucester\, 61 Main Street\, Gloucester\, M\, 01930\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture/Talk
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Bookstore of Gloucester":MAILTO:gloucesterbookstore@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260403T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260403T203000
DTSTAMP:20260129T192326Z
CREATED:20260129T192326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T192326Z
UID:10026635-1775242800-1775248200@northofboston.org
SUMMARY:Newburyport's Road to Independence IV: American Rebels: Hancock\, Quincy\, Adams
DESCRIPTION:American Rebels: The Hancock\, Adams\, and Quincy Families Fanned the Flames of Revolution…in Newburyport and Beyond.\nNewburyport’s Offin Boardman carried secret letters for John Adams\, who argued court cases in Newburyport. The USS Hancock was built in Newburyport in 1776\, and all three families were linked by ties of blood and friendship to this community. Join Nina Sankovitch\, author of American Rebels: How the Hancock\, Adams\, and Quincy Families Fanned the Flames of Revolution to explore the the efforts of these leading New England families to foment support for the American Revolution in the decade leading up to the 1776 signing of the Declaration of Independence. \nThe fight for independence never would have succeeded if New Englanders\, across class lines and from all backgrounds\, had not joined the fight. John Hancock\, John Adams\, Abigail Adams\, and Josiah Quincy were instrumental in bringing together disparate groups and igniting a shared ambition for liberty from English oppression. Using words (in speeches and letters) and actions (court cases\, acts of civil disobedience\, espionage\, community outreach)\, they rallied colonists to betray their King and Parliament as a necessary and God-ordained duty to themselves\, their neighbors\, and their country. With the signing of the Declaration of Independence\, the shared fight became a covenant\, and the rights of life\, liberty\, and pursuit of happiness\, the promise of independence. On the 250th anniversary of our nation\, we celebrate that covenant\, that promise\, and the men and women who made it all possible.\nFunded in part by the Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/newburyports-road-to-independence-iv-american-rebels-hancock-quincy-adams/
LOCATION:St. Paul’s Episcopal Church\, Newburyport\, 166 High Street\, Newburyport\, MA\, 01950\, United States
CATEGORIES:250th Anniversary,Historical,Lecture/Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260323T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260323T160000
DTSTAMP:20260227T150028Z
CREATED:20260227T150028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T150028Z
UID:10027754-1774252800-1774281600@northofboston.org
SUMMARY:Revolutionary Privateers at Sea Symposium: Newburyport and the Wider World
DESCRIPTION:Join experts from around the world for a one-day symposium on Revolutionary War privateers and Newburyport’s Atlantic impact!\nFrom Newburyport wharves\, privateers surged into the Atlantic with a single mission: take the fight to British commerce. Armed with letters of marque\, these privately owned vessels disrupted enemy supply lines\, seized valuable cargo\, and brought home provisions\, weapons\, and even captured vessels that could be refitted into more privateers to help keep the cause alive. \nPrivateering was a town-wide enterprise. Merchants financed voyages. Carpenters\, ropemakers\, and sailmakers outfitted vessels. Mariners signed on for a share of prize money. Women kept households\, farms\, and businesses running\, and stocked stores with goods brought in as prizes. When captures returned to port\, they could make fortunes. When privateers were lost\, it meant tragedy and ruin. \nAs we mark the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution\, join us for a fast-paced\, people-centered program that connects Newburyport to the wider Atlantic war and the astonishing records privateers left behind\, from logbooks and diaries to prize papers and court documents.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/revolutionary-privateers-at-sea-symposium-newburyport-and-the-wider-world/
LOCATION:Firehouse Center for the Arts\, 1 Market Square\, Newburyport\, MA\, 01950\, United States
CATEGORIES:250th Anniversary,Historical,Lecture/Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260308T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260308T123000
DTSTAMP:20260126T155419Z
CREATED:20260126T155419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T155419Z
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SUMMARY:Women of Agriculture Hike at Appleton Farms
DESCRIPTION:Join us to celebrate International Women’s Day at Appleton Farms! Women have shaped Appleton Farms for centuries: from Indigenous women who were the primary farmers and preservers of food\, to Joan Appleton and her ancestors\, to our current Trustees staff farmers. Learn about these women and the grit it takes to thrive as a woman in the male-dominated farm world. Get outside and moving on a winter day\, exploring the dormant crop fields\, forest trails\, and sweeping pastures of Appleton. \nAccessibility: This hike has a moderate level of difficulty on gently hilly terrain\, expect it to last approximately 2.5 hours. Be sure to wear weather appropriate clothing and boots or shoes that are appropriate for hiking in potentially wet and muddy spots or over uneven terrain\, or in light precipitation. We recommend you bring your own water bottle. Single use plastics are not permitted on site.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/women-of-agriculture-hike-at-appleton-farms/
LOCATION:Appleton Farms\, 219 County Road\, Ipswich\, MA\, 01938\, United States
CATEGORIES:Agricultural,Family,Historical,Lecture/Talk
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Trustees %E2%80%94  Appleton Farms":MAILTO:appletonfarms@thetrustees.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260306T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260306T203000
DTSTAMP:20260129T192109Z
CREATED:20260129T192109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T192109Z
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SUMMARY:Newburyport's Road to Independence III: Loyalists\, Prisoners\, and the Homefront
DESCRIPTION:Step into wartime Newburyport with Alex Cain as loyalists face persecution\, prices soar\, and fear hangs heavy as we move to independence. \nIn 1776\, as war raged across the American colonies\, the clash of armies echoed far beyond the battlefield into everyday life in Newburyport. Historian and fan favorite Alex Cain invites you to step into a time where loyalists were persecuted\, British prisoners were confined\, and families struggled with soaring prices\, shortages\, and the constant shadow of loss from combat. At the same time\, privateer prizes poured into the harbor\, flooding the port with captured riches and stirring hope of fantastic opportunities. Through hardship and adversity alike\, Newburyport pressed on in its determined drive toward independence. \nFunded\, in part\, by the Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/newburyports-road-to-independence-iii-loyalists-prisoners-and-the-homefront/
LOCATION:St. Paul’s Episcopal Church\, Newburyport\, 166 High Street\, Newburyport\, MA\, 01950\, United States
CATEGORIES:250th Anniversary,Historical,Lecture/Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260305T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260305T190000
DTSTAMP:20260126T155355Z
CREATED:20260126T155355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T155355Z
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SUMMARY:Profoundly Vulnerable: The Story of Four Witchcraft Accusations
DESCRIPTION:Join us on March 5th for our first virtual lecture of 2026\, “Profoundly Vulnerable: The Story of Four Witchcraft Accusations\,” presented in celebration of the 39th annual Women’s History Month. \nThere were many reasons why a woman in seventeenth-century New England might be accused of witchcraft\, but those who were alone\, poor\, and\, perhaps\, quarrelsome were in particular danger. We will focus on four women targeted during the Salem witch trials. Rachel Clinton\, Sarah Good\, Margaret Scott\, and Ann Dolliver each had promising beginnings in the New World but\, through no fault of their own\, found themselves in desperate circumstances. \nThis free virtual program will be hosted on Thursday March 5th at 6:00 pm ET. Registration is required for this event.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/profoundly-vulnerable-the-story-of-four-witchcraft-accusations/2026-03-05/2/
LOCATION:Virtual\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cultural,Historical,Lecture/Talk
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ORGANIZER;CN="Salem Witch Museum":MAILTO:rachelc@salemwitchmuseum.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260305T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260305T170000
DTSTAMP:20260126T155355Z
CREATED:20260126T155355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T155355Z
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SUMMARY:Profoundly Vulnerable: The Story of Four Witchcraft Accusations
DESCRIPTION:Join us on March 5th for our first virtual lecture of 2026\, “Profoundly Vulnerable: The Story of Four Witchcraft Accusations\,” presented in celebration of the 39th annual Women’s History Month. \nThere were many reasons why a woman in seventeenth-century New England might be accused of witchcraft\, but those who were alone\, poor\, and\, perhaps\, quarrelsome were in particular danger. We will focus on four women targeted during the Salem witch trials. Rachel Clinton\, Sarah Good\, Margaret Scott\, and Ann Dolliver each had promising beginnings in the New World but\, through no fault of their own\, found themselves in desperate circumstances. \nThis free virtual program will be hosted on Thursday March 5th at 6:00 pm ET. Registration is required for this event.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/profoundly-vulnerable-the-story-of-four-witchcraft-accusations/2026-03-05/1/
LOCATION:Virtual\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cultural,Historical,Lecture/Talk
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northofboston.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/The_Lost_Path.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Salem Witch Museum":MAILTO:rachelc@salemwitchmuseum.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T223000
DTSTAMP:20260218T203820Z
CREATED:20260218T203820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T203820Z
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SUMMARY:Fashioning for Freedom: Layers of Liberty
DESCRIPTION:Join History Alive and Hamilton Hall for a celebratory\, historical runway of Black creativity and activism. Discover the stories of abolitionists\, artists\, and entrepreneurs (including members of the Remond family\, Anna Douglass\, Charlotte Forten and Edmonia Lewis) who helped shape American history. Explore the ways that these creative and talented historical figures “fashioned” their own unique expressions of freedom. All tickets include light refreshments during intermission. \nPurchase a front-row seat or sponsor the event to attend an exclusive post-performance salon with the actors!
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/fashioning-for-freedom-layers-of-liberty-2/
LOCATION:Hamilton Hall\, 9 Chestnut Street\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States
CATEGORIES:250th Anniversary,Arts,Cultural,Dance,Family,Historical,Lecture/Talk,Member Events,Music,Seasonal,Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260227T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260227T203000
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CREATED:20260130T153412Z
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SUMMARY:Drunk Black History
DESCRIPTION:The critically acclaimed Drunk Black History show returns to Boston to close out Black History Month! \nComedian Brandon Collins (New York Comedy Festival) hosts this event where you’ll hear from comedians\, writers\, and experts who are skunked out of their mind trying to recap the biography of a historical Black figure or event that hasn’t gotten the mainstream love they deserved. \nThe upcoming show in honor of the 100th anniversary of Black History month will include appearances from Dorothy Whitfield (Comedy Network Boston)\, Courtney Reynolds (Pumkin Eater Podcast)\, and more! \nFriday\, February 27th\nThe Rockwell\n255 Elm Street\, Somerville\, MA 02144 \nDoors open at 6:15pm\nShow at 7pm \nAdvance tickets are available at https://therockwell.org/calendar/drunk-black-history-2/ \n★★★★ “One of our favorite comedy shows out there” —TimeOut NY\n★★★★ “Drink some cocktails while you get an education… at this popular show!” —The Infatuation\n★★★★ “Keeping our food and drinks down was hard because of all the laughing…” —1202 Magazine\n★★★★ “A hilariously high history lesson!” —AMNY
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/drunk-black-history/
LOCATION:The Rockwell\, 255 Elm Street\, Somerville\, MA\, 02144\, United States
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Cultural,Historical,Holiday,Lecture/Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260222T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260222T140000
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SUMMARY:Pickering Lecture Series: Pickering’s Salem in the 18th Century
DESCRIPTION:Discover 18th-century Salem through the lives of the Pickering Family\, as their home witnessed a century of transformation. This lecture explores how Salem evolved from a provincial port town into a hub of revolution\, commerce\, and global connections\, while the Pickerings navigated the tides of independence\, politics\, and daily life. See how one family’s story offers a unique window into the forces that shaped both Salem and the new American nation. Chowder and soup will be served.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/pickering-lecture-series-pickerings-salem-in-the-18th-century/
LOCATION:Pickering House\, 18 Broad Street\, Salem\, 01970\, United States
CATEGORIES:Historical,Lecture/Talk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260206T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260206T203000
DTSTAMP:20260126T154723Z
CREATED:20260126T154723Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T154723Z
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SUMMARY:Newburyport's Road to Independence\, Part II: QUÉBEC 1775-1776: The Last Siege
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Canadian perspective on the Arnold Expedition and the last siege of Québec in 1775-1776. \nDuring the first months of the War of Independence\, the Continental Army set its sights on the Province of Quebec. This British colony\, born from the ashes of New France\, is equally a threat and an opportunity for the Thirteen Colonies. How did the Canadian population reacted to the invasion of their territory and how did this first major campaign unfolded? Focusing on the events surrounding Québec City\, Discover the efforts to capture it\, from Benedict Arnold’s fateful expedition in the wilderness\, to the siege of the city in 1775\, the Battle of Québec (Dec. 31\, 1775)\, and the departure of the Continental Army in May 1776. \nA historian and historical interpretation coordinator for the Canadian National Battlefields Commission since 2007\, Luc Nicole-Labrie has an academic background in history\, tourism\, and culture. He has contributed to numerous educational activities\, exhibitions\, lectures\, articles\, and guided tours on the events surrounding the Battles of the Plains of Abraham and Sainte-Foy\, as well as the history of the Plains of Abraham and Québec City. \nFunded\, in part\, by the Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/newburyports-road-to-independence-part-ii-quebec-1775-1776-the-last-siege/
LOCATION:St. Paul’s Episcopal Church\, Newburyport\, 166 High Street\, Newburyport\, MA\, 01950\, United States
CATEGORIES:250th Anniversary,Historical,Lecture/Talk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260130T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260130T203000
DTSTAMP:20260121T194151Z
CREATED:20260121T194151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T194151Z
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SUMMARY:Newburyport's Road to Independence\, Part I: The Long\, Dark Winter of 1776
DESCRIPTION:Historian Alexander Cain returns to Newburyport to explore one of the most tense and transformative moments in American history in this engaging lecture on Massachusetts and Newburyport in early 1776. As the Siege of Boston drags through a bitter winter\, he will discuss civilian suffering inside the town\, the controversial use of smallpox in efforts to break the stalemate\, and the evolving roles of the militia and the Continental Army. He then turns to Newburyport’s own story: the growing rumblings of independence\, the dangerous position of Loyalists\, and the unleashing of the town’s most potent weapon in support of the American cause: its “wolfpack” fleet of privateers\, which struck at the heart of British supply lines and reshaped Newburyport’s economy and identity on land and at sea. \nAlex has authored numerous research articles and presentations on the American Revolution\, including the Battles of Lexington\, Concord\, and Bunker Hill\, the Siege of Boston\,Massachusetts privateers and the experiences of New England and New York loyalist refugees during the Burgoyne Campaign. In addition\, he has published two books: We Stood Our Ground: Lexington in the First Year of the American Revolution and I See Nothing but the Horrors of a Civil War: The Loyalists of McAlpin’s Corps of American Volunteers. He is also the creator of the blog and podcast Historical Nerdery (historicalnerdery.com). Currently\, he is in the process of writing his next book\, “For God’s Sake\, Fire!” – The Massachusetts Militia System on the Eve of the Battles of Lexington and Concord\, which is anticipated to be released in 2027.\nFunded\, in part\, by the Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/newburyports-road-to-independence-part-i-the-long-dark-winter-of-1776/
LOCATION:St. Paul’s Episcopal Church\, Newburyport\, 166 High Street\, Newburyport\, MA\, 01950\, United States
CATEGORIES:250th Anniversary,Historical,Lecture/Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251205T194500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251205T210000
DTSTAMP:20251113T171850Z
CREATED:20251113T171850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T171850Z
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SUMMARY:Birds at Rest
DESCRIPTION:Birds need sleep as much as we do\, and they have evolved some unique habits to match their intensely energetic lifestyles. Ornithologist and author Roger Pasquier discusses the evolution and benefits of avian sleep\, including recent discoveries that some long-distance flyers can even sleep while in flight! Other birds sleep in short bouts of several seconds or a few minutes\, then wake up to look around for danger before going back to sleep. Human impacts like artificial light\, noise and climate change are changing how and where birds can get a good night’s rest. \nA book signing for Birds at Rest: The Behavior and Ecology of Avian Sleep (2025) follows the program. \nThis program is cohosted by the Essex County Ornithological Club and made possible by a gift from The Essex Charitable Foundation.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/birds-at-rest/
LOCATION:Peabody Essex Museum\, East India Square\, 161 Essex Street\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture/Talk
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ORGANIZER;CN="Peabody Essex Museum":MAILTO:information@pem.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251125T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251125T130000
DTSTAMP:20251121T152147Z
CREATED:20251121T152147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251121T152147Z
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SUMMARY:Crane Lecture: Native American Art & Exhibitions at The Trustees
DESCRIPTION:November is Native American Heritage Month. Join us for a lecture with Tess Lukey\, The Trustees Associate Curator of Native American Arts. Learn about The Trustees efforts to center Indigenous voices and culture via our exhibits and programming\, to recognize the important contributions of Indigenous peoples to the lands now stewarded by The Trustees. Tess will discuss her work curating the Across Boundaries Across Barriers gallery at Fruitlands Museum in Harvard\, focused on the medicine wheel & seven directions\, featuring historic and contemporary works of art from several Native American communities in five sections that center the concepts associated with each direction. Tess will also discuss recent collaborations with local Indigenous educators & The Trustees statewide education team to develop curricula connecting students to this gallery and the medicine wheel. Finally\, Tess will touch on other projects and collaborative work\, such as the next installation in the Art & the Landscape series: The Land Tells Our Stories\, which will feature outdoor art coming to The Crane Estate in Spring 2026. \nAbout our speaker: \nTess Lukey joined The Trustees in 2022 as our first-ever Curator of Native American Art to develop exhibitions and research initiatives related to The Trustees’ Indigenous art collections. \nLukey\, an Aquinnah Wampanoag tribal member and lifelong New Englander\, works across the state\, and is based both at Fruitlands Museum and the deCordova Sculpture Park & Museum. She works closely with community members\, collectors\, and donors for potential acquisitions while offering broader access to and knowledge of The Trustees’ collections of art made by Indigenous peoples. \nLukey brings to The Trustees an extensive curatorial and educational experience. She has worked for the Museum of Fine Arts and the Society of Arts and Crafts in Boston\, and the John Sommers Gallery in Albuquerque\, New Mexico. She has also completed fellowships at the Peabody Essex Museum in Salem\, Massachusetts\, and the Hibben Center for Archaeology Study and the Maxwell Museum of Anthropology in Albuquerque. \nLukey has a bachelor’s degree in ceramics and art history from the Massachusetts College of Art and Design and a master’s degree in Native American art history with a minor in museum studies from the University of New Mexico. In her spare time\, Lukey is a traditional potter and basket weaver practicing the techniques of her own Indigenous community. She currently lives in Sutton\, Mass.\, the ancestral home of the Nipmuc Nation\, with her partners and children.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/crane-lecture-native-american-art-exhibitions-at-the-trustees/
LOCATION:Castle Hill on the Crane Estate\, Argilla Road 290\, Ipswich\, M\, 01938\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Lecture/Talk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251106T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251106T200000
DTSTAMP:20251030T195605Z
CREATED:20251030T195605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T195605Z
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SUMMARY:Enemies to Their Country Book Talk
DESCRIPTION:The Marblehead Museum will host a book talk on Thursday\, November 6 at 7pm with Nicholas Gentile\, author of the new book Enemies to their Country: The Marblehead Addressers and Consensus in the American Revolution. Gentile’s book profiles Marblehead in the pivotal year of 1774. He will share compelling stories\, many previously untold\, showcasing how Marblehead dealt with political dissent and evolving loyalties as the colonies barreled toward Revolution. \nTickets are available for in-person or Zoom at https://marbleheadmuseum.org/upcoming-programs-page/
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/enemies-to-their-country-book-talk/
LOCATION:Marblehead Museum\, 170 Washington Street\, Marblehead\, 01945\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture/Talk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251101T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251101T203000
DTSTAMP:20251006T173723Z
CREATED:20251006T173723Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251006T173723Z
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SUMMARY:Secure the Shadow: Spirit & Post-mortem Photography in the 19th Century
DESCRIPTION:On November 1\, known as All Hallows Day\, when the veil between the living and the dead feels thin\, the Museum of Old Newbury invites you to a night where history\, memory\, and the supernatural converge. \nShadows Secured\, Spirits Revealed\nIn the 19th century\, photographic processes were little understood—and for many\, photographers offered a glimpse into a liminal world. Two distinct practices emerged: \nPost-Mortem Photography: Families commissioned portraits of deceased loved ones\, especially children or those never captured in life. These images\, often posed to resemble peaceful rest\, became cherished mementos of grief and remembrance.\nSpirit Photography: Far more controversial\, this trade promised to reveal ghostly figures lingering beside the living. Using double exposures\, props\, and trickery\, photographers like Boston’s William H. Mumler convinced clients they had tangible proof of life beyond the grave.\nTogether\, these practices reveal how the lines between technology\, grief\, and the supernatural blurred in the 19th century. \nHistorian and Executive Director Bethany Groff Dorau will lead guests through an illustrated journey into this fascinating era. Discover how New England photography studios—Newburyport among them—advertised “miniatures of deceased persons”\, as charlatans and mezmerizers produced ghostly images on film. Explore why these photographs held such deep meaning for families navigating loss and a changing vision of death and the afterlife. \nTo complete the evening\, guests will enjoy a tasting courtesy of Ipswich Ale Brewery\, featuring: \nRich dark stout and porter beers\nSeasonal winter wines\nFresh apple cider donuts\nFestive fall punch\nJoin us on All Hallows Eve for a gathering filled with haunting images and unforgettable stories.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/secure-the-shadow-spirit-post-mortem-photography-in-the-19th-century-2/
LOCATION:Museum of Old Newbury\, 98 High Street\, Newburyport\, MA\, 01950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Historical,Lecture/Talk,Photography,Seasonal
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251101T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251101T203000
DTSTAMP:20251006T172322Z
CREATED:20251006T172322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251006T172322Z
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SUMMARY:Secure the Shadow: Spirit & Post-mortem Photography in the 19th Century
DESCRIPTION:On November 1\, known as All Hallows Day\, when the veil between the living and the dead feels thin\, the Museum of Old Newbury invites you to a night where history\, memory\, and the supernatural converge. \nShadows Secured\, Spirits Revealed\nIn the 19th century\, photographic processes were little understood—and for many\, photographers offered a glimpse into a liminal world. Two distinct practices emerged: \nPost-Mortem Photography: Families commissioned portraits of deceased loved ones\, especially children or those never captured in life. These images\, often posed to resemble peaceful rest\, became cherished mementos of grief and remembrance.\nSpirit Photography: Far more controversial\, this trade promised to reveal ghostly figures lingering beside the living. Using double exposures\, props\, and trickery\, photographers like Boston’s William H. Mumler convinced clients they had tangible proof of life beyond the grave.\nTogether\, these practices reveal how the lines between technology\, grief\, and the supernatural blurred in the 19th century. \nHistorian and Executive Director Bethany Groff Dorau will lead guests through an illustrated journey into this fascinating era. Discover how New England photography studios—Newburyport among them—advertised “miniatures of deceased persons”\, as charlatans and mezmerizers produced ghostly images on film. Explore why these photographs held such deep meaning for families navigating loss and a changing vision of death and the afterlife. \nTo complete the evening\, guests will enjoy a tasting courtesy of Ipswich Ale Brewery\, featuring: \nRich dark stout and porter beers\nSeasonal winter wines\nFresh apple cider donuts\nFestive fall punch\nJoin us on All Hallows Eve for a gathering filled with haunting images and unforgettable stories.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/secure-the-shadow-spirit-post-mortem-photography-in-the-19th-century/
LOCATION:Museum of Old Newbury\, 98 High Street\, Newburyport\, MA\, 01950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Historical,Lecture/Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251101T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251101T163000
DTSTAMP:20251006T172248Z
CREATED:20251006T172248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251006T172248Z
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SUMMARY:Memento Mori Tour: Oddities from Old Newbury on All Hallows Day
DESCRIPTION:Memento Mori: Oddities from Old Newbury on All Hallows Day \nOn All Hallows Day—a time set aside for remembering the dead—the Museum of Old Newbury invites you to a rare\, behind-the-scenes experience. For this one-day-only event\, the museum will offer three special guided tours of the Cushing House and Perkins Archive and Research Center at 11:00 AM\, 1:00 PM\, and 3:00 PM. \nLed by our knowledgeable guides\, each tour will introduce a curated selection of seldom-seen artifacts from the museum’s vast collections\, including: \nVictorian memento mori\, such as intricately woven hair jewelry\, reflecting love\, loss\, and remembrance\nBones\, preserved plants\, and food relics\, linked to war and the daily perils of life in earlier centuries\nA rare object from the Old Gaol\, bearing witness to incarceration across time\nUnsettling yet fascinating medical implements used by practitioners of the past\nShipwreck salvage from the hazardous New England coast\nAnd other curiosities that illuminate how past generations faced death\, survival\, and memory\nEach tour reveals unusual stories and hidden treasures\, offering a haunting yet compelling window into Newburyport’s past. \nExclusive Keepsake\nEvery guest will receive a frameable print of the 19th-century image from our collection of Lunt Undertakers & Embalmers on State Street—a memento perfectly suited to the day’s theme. \nEvent Details\n📅 Saturday\, November 1\n📍 Museum of Old Newbury\, 98 High Street\, Newburyport\, MA\n🕰 Tours at 11 AM\, 1 PM\, and 3 PM only\n🎟 $15 for MOON members\, $25 for non-members \nCapacity is limited—reserve early to secure your place on this rare All Hallows Day exploration of Newburyport’s most curious and haunting relics.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/memento-mori-tour-oddities-from-old-newbury-on-all-hallows-day-2/
LOCATION:Museum of Old Newbury\, 98 High Street\, Newburyport\, MA\, 01950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Historical,Lecture/Talk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251019T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251019T200000
DTSTAMP:20250926T151652Z
CREATED:20250926T151652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250926T151652Z
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SUMMARY:Bittersweet: Dessert and Dissent
DESCRIPTION:This presentation explores how ordinary men and women expressed their resistance to slavery through the boycott of goods such as sugar\, molasses\, cocoa\, coffee\, and spices. Throughout the evening\, guests will enjoy desserts that bring the history to life and learn about the cooking process\, including apple pie\, chocolate tart\, spice cake\, gingerbread\, and raisin cake.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/bittersweet-dessert-and-dissent/
LOCATION:Old Town Hall\, 32 Derby Square\, SALEM\, MA\, 01970\, United States
CATEGORIES:Historical,Lecture/Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251012T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251012T113000
DTSTAMP:20250721T180407Z
CREATED:20250721T180407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250721T180407Z
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SUMMARY:Architectural Walking Tours: Newburyport’s Fashionable Old Houses
DESCRIPTION:Architectural styles\, like clothing\, come into fashion for functional\, aesthetic\, economic and social reasons. Over time homeowners renovate\, enhance\, and adapt to reflect changing times and fashions. \nJoin us for a walking tour of Newburyport’s architectural styles from the 18th and 19th centuries as found along High Street and the neighborhood near the Museum of Old Newbury. Learn to distinguish prevalent styles\, note changes that have occurred over time\, and determine what questions to ask about historic houses. \nThis approximately 90-minute walk allows ample time to walk and talk with your knowledgeable guide and other participants. Together we will walk through time using the lens of Newburyport’s fashionable old houses! \nWear comfortable shoes for uneven terrain and bring a water bottle. In case of extreme weather\, this event will be an illustrated talk at the Museum of Old Newbury.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/architectural-walking-tours-newburyports-fashionable-old-houses-6/
LOCATION:Museum of Old Newbury\, 98 High Street\, Newburyport\, MA\, 01950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Historical,Lecture/Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T200000
DTSTAMP:20250924T193319Z
CREATED:20250924T193319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T193319Z
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SUMMARY:Historic Burial Grounds of Marblehead
DESCRIPTION:Join the Marblehead Historical Commission’s Pam Peterson for a talk on her new book\, A Guide to Historic Burial Grounds of Marblehead. \nPeterson profiles Marblehead’s 13 cemeteries and the famous Headers buried within them\, from John Glover at Old Burial Hill\, the Boston Tea Party’s Elisha Story in Green Street Cemetery\, and Mary Alley in Harborview Cemetery. \nPam will also discuss the importance of cemeteries to our commemoration of the past.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/historic-burial-grounds-of-marblehead/
LOCATION:Marblehead Museum\, 170 Washington Street\, Marblehead\, 01945\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture/Talk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251005T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251005T170000
DTSTAMP:20251003T133544Z
CREATED:20251003T133544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251003T133544Z
UID:10023099-1759680000-1759683600@northofboston.org
SUMMARY:ARTIST TALK: Does Art Have to be an Object? | Deborah Read\, Goetemann Artist-in-Residence
DESCRIPTION:Join Gloucester-based artist Deborah Read at her Artist Talk for an engaging conversation about her art\, process\, and experience as this year’s Goetemann Artist-in-Residence at Rocky Neck Art Colony. Read poses the question: “does art have to be an object?” \nRead’s interdisciplinary practice—spanning installation\, performance\, writing\, and collaborative projects—challenges the notion that art must be an object. As co-founder of Gallery RAG and the international foundation Art+Everywhere\, she has created platforms that dissolve boundaries between artist and audience\, centering collaboration\, care\, and mutual support. \nDuring her residency this October\, Read embraces art as a public process of listening\, generating\, and sharing. “The question is never just ‘what did I make\,’ but ‘what did we generate together?’” she notes. Her work invites us to see generosity as generative—enriching lives\, spaces\, and even economies. \nOther related events:\nOpen Studios — October 27 & 29 from 12-2 PM at Gallery RAG (37 Rocky Neck Ave\, Gloucester)\nCulminating Talk — October 30 at 6 PM at Gallery RAG (37 Rocky Neck Ave\, Gloucester)
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/artist-talk-does-art-have-to-be-an-object-deborah-read-goetemann-artist-in-residence/
LOCATION:Cove Gallery\, 37 Rocky Neck Avenue\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930
CATEGORIES:Arts,Lecture/Talk
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rocky Neck Art Colony":MAILTO:info@rockyneckartcolony.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T160000
DTSTAMP:20250711T151925Z
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SUMMARY:CAM Talk – Gloucester & Essex Shipbuilding Connections\, with KD Montgomery
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, September 27\, 2025\n3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.\nJanet & William Ellery James Center\nCAM Green\, 13 Poplar Street\, Gloucester\, MA 01930\nCAM Members Free\, Non-Members $10\nRegistration is required as space is limited. \nSix vessels captured in photographs on view in Down to the Sea\, the Photographs of Ernest L. Blatchford were built in nearby Essex. Join Essex Historical Society & Shipbuilding Museum Executive Director KD Montgomery for an exploration of Essex’s maritime history and its shipbuilding connections to Gloucester. \nImage Credit: Schooners at wharf\, including Rita A. Viator and Edith Silveria\, and the tugboat Priscilla\, 1907\, photograph by Ernest L. Blatchford (1868-1947). Gordon W. Thomas Collection of the Cape Ann Museum Library & Archives\, Gloucester\, MA. Museum Purchase/Gift [2794].
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/cam-talk-gloucester-essex-shipbuilding-connections-with-kd-montgomery/
LOCATION:Cape Ann Museum Green\, 13 Poplar Street\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930\, United States
CATEGORIES:Historical,Lecture/Talk
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cape Ann Museum":MAILTO:info@capeannmuseum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T120000
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SUMMARY:Walking Tour: Ed & Jo Hopper’s Houses\, Views from Portuguese Hill
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, September 27\, 2025\n10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.\nCape Ann Museum Courtyard\, Downtown Campus\n27 Pleasant St\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930\n$10 for CAM Members\, $20 for non-members\nRegistration Required \nExplore the specific sites in the area of Gloucester known as Portuguese Hill depicted by renowned American realist painter Edward Hopper (1882-1967). Hopper is known to have painted in Gloucester on five separate occasions in the first decades of the 20th century. His paintings from this period capture the local landscape and architecture in a loosely rendered\, light-filled style and are considered by many to be some of his finest works. Also included are sites painted by Josephine Nivison Hopper (1883-1968)\, Hopper’s wife and artist in her own right\, whose work gained recognition long before her future husband’s success. Learn how this hillside neighborhood that the Hoppers travelled together inspired their artwork\, as well as the role the area plays in Gloucester history. \nIf you have enjoyed one of our Hopper’s Houses Downtown tours\, the Portuguese Hill tour takes you to another side of the city to see different views. It’s well worth the experience! \nStroll with a CAM Docent for about 1 1/2 hours towards Portuguese Hill and back to downtown Gloucester. This walking tour includes steep stairs and a length of the hill. \nWhere to Meet?\nThough the Downtown Campus is currently closed for renovations until the spring of 2026\, the tour will gather at the courtyard attached to the Museum on 27 Pleasant Street. Tours are light rain or shine. \nPhoto Credit: CAM docent leading walking tour\, CAM staff photo.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/walking-tour-ed-jo-hoppers-houses-views-from-portuguese-hill-2/
LOCATION:Cape Ann Museum\, 27 Pleasant Street\, Gloucester\, 01930\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Historical,Lecture/Talk
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cape Ann Museum":MAILTO:info@capeannmuseum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250926T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250926T120000
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SUMMARY:Harbor Views: The Paintings of Fitz Henry Lane Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, September 26\, 2025\n10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.\nCape Ann Museum Courtyard\, Downtown Campus\n27 Pleasant St\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930\n$10 for CAM Members\, $20 for non-members\nRegistration Required \nDelve into the 19th century on this tour through the neighborhoods and waterfront areas that inspired the artwork of native son Fitz Henry Lane (1804-1865). Learn how Lane rose from modest beginnings in the pre-Civil War era to worldwide recognition as a marine painter and why\, even today\, numerous artists journey to Cape Ann to find inspiration in its light and beauty. \nStroll with a CAM Docent for about 1 1/2 hours as you loop around downtown Gloucester. \nWhere to Meet?\nThough the Downtown Campus is currently closed for renovations until the spring of 2026\, the tour will gather at the courtyard attached to the Museum on 27 Pleasant Street. Tours are light rain or shine. \nPhoto Credit: CAM docent leading walking tour rain or shine\, CAM staff photo.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/harbor-views-the-paintings-of-fitz-henry-lane-walking-tour-4/
LOCATION:Cape Ann Museum\, 27 Pleasant Street\, Gloucester\, 01930\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Historical,Lecture/Talk
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cape Ann Museum":MAILTO:info@capeannmuseum.org
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