North of Boston

Step Aboard History: FREE Deck Tours of the Schooner Adventure
2025-07-28 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-07-29 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-08-01 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-08-02 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-08-04 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-08-05 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-08-08 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-08-09 10:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) and 1 more date | The Schooner Adventure, 23 Harbor Loop, Gloucester, M, 01930, United States
Climb aboard the Schooner Adventure and step back in time! Our guided deck tours offer a unique opportunity to explore one of Gloucester’s most treasured maritime landmarks. Originally launched in 1926 as a working fishing schooner, Adventure has been lovingly restored and is now a floating museum dedicated to preserving the rich legacy of New England’s fishing heritage.
On your tour, you’ll walk the very decks where dorymen once hauled in their catch, learn about life at sea in the 1920s, and hear the incredible story of how this National Historic Landmark was saved from decay. Knowledgeable and passionate docents—many of whom have sailed Adventure themselves—will bring her stories to life, from the golden age of sail to her current role as an ambassador for maritime history and education.
Whether you’re a maritime buff, a curious traveler, or a family looking for a fun and educational outing, a deck tour of the Schooner Adventure is a hands-on experience you won’t forget. Come feel the salt air, ring the ship’s bell, take a picture at the helm, and discover how this proud vessel continues to inspire new generations.
Tours start at the end of the Harriet Webster Pier.

Girls on Adventure!
2025-07-29 08:00 - 13:00, 2025-07-30 08:00 - 13:00, 2025-07-31 08:00 - 13:00, 2025-08-01 08:00 - 13:00 | The Schooner Adventure, 23 Harbor Loop, Gloucester, M, 01930, United States
Girls on Adventure offers a unique opportunity for young women entering 7th, 8th, or 9th grade to immerse themselves in the world of the maritime sector, meet inspiring professionals whose work focuses on the sea, and learn the art of sailing aboard an authentic Tall Ship, the 1926 Schooner Adventure.
From July 15 – Friday, Aug. 1, participants will meet for a total of twelve, five-hour sessions. In these sessions, students will meet women working in marine and marine-related fields during visits to sites in Gloucester and Essex as well as during guest visits aboard Adventure. Field trips to the Essex Shipbuilding Museum, GMGI, and Applied Materials, will provide hands-on learning and insights into the diverse career paths available in the maritime industry.
Central to the program is the hands-on experience aboard the iconic Schooner Adventure, a 122’ traditionally-rigged fishing sailboat. Under the guidance of our experienced crew, participants will learn the ropes of sailing through three dockside training days and six training sails, mastering essential skills while forging lasting friendships. As the culmination of their journey, Girls on Adventure participants will have the opportunity to showcase their newfound expertise by inviting friends and family for an evening sail in Gloucester Harbor.

Step Aboard History: FREE Deck Tours of the Schooner Adventure
2025-07-29 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-08-01 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-08-02 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-08-04 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-08-05 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-08-08 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-08-09 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-08-11 10:00 - 16:00 | Schooner Adventure, 23 Harbor Loop, Gloucester, M, 01931, United States

Kids' Paper Making - Summer Session
2025-07-29 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-08-05 10:00 - 17:00 | Museum of Printing, 15 Thornton Ave, Haverhill, MA, 01832, United States
Paper Making Summer Sessions
$5 child ticket
Tuesdays at 10am
July 8, 15, 22, 29, August 5, 12, 2025
at the Museum of Printing, 15 Thornton Ave, Haverhill, MA
For children from preschool through highschool interested in creating with their hands, learning how to make paper and reuse scrap paper instead of throwing it away.
Learn a simplified method for making new paper sheets from scrap using a blender, water, and various molds and deckles. Ticket includes take-home paper making kit, optional for repeat participants.
Funding provided by the Haverhill Cultural Council and Mass Cultural Council.

Public Sail!
2025-07-30 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-07-31 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-08-02 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-08-06 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-08-07 11:00 - 13:30, 2025-08-08 08:00 - 17:00 | The Schooner Adventure, 23 Harbor Loop, Gloucester, M, 01930, United States
Sail into history aboard a National Historic Landmark, and an enduring icon of the American fisheries, the Schooner Adventure!
Join us as we honor tradition, celebrate heritage and have fun!
Enjoy a two-and-a-half-hour sail on historic Gloucester Harbor, America’s oldest fishing port.
Help the crew raise the sails, take a turn at the helm, learn about Adventure’s legacy and restoration, or sit back and enjoy the iconic sites of Gloucester Harbor. Passengers are invited to bring their own food and beverages to enjoy during the sail.
Whether you are a local looking for an escape or a visitor wanting to take in the view, this trip will leave you with memories of an authentic Gloucester sailing experience that you’ll want to enjoy year after year.
Members: $45
Adult Tickets: $60
Children under 18 Sail Free with a ticketed adult!
For more information or assistance in planning your visit, please contact us at: info@schooner-adventure.org or call 978.281.8079.

Free Story Time at Cider Hill Farm
2025-08-12 10:00 - 11:00 | Cider Hill Farm, 45 Fern Avenue, Amesbury, M, 01913, United States
Children and their grown-ups to join our friends from the Amesbury Public Library on the 2nd Tuesday of each month for stories inspired by farming and the season’s harvest! This program is held under Cider Hill Farm’s picnic tent near the goats. Event is rain or shine. RSVP to just stay informed if anything changes.
