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History comes to life in Gloucester, making memories for a lifetime

5 days ago | gloucestertimes.com | Gail McCarthy

When the Redcoats marched along Stage Fort Park this weekend during the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Bunker Hill, the crowd booed and the British soldiers retorted “Long live the King,” among other remarks. Kyle Dunbar, of Fitchburg, a private in His Majesty’s Tenth Regiment of Foot, said this is a common reaction during reenactments. kAm#67=64E:?8 q@DE@? :? `ffd :? E96 27E6C>2E9 @7 E96 q@DE@?
T.G.I.F.: What to do this weekend

1 week ago | gloucestertimes.com | Gail McCarthy

The 250th Battle of Bunker Hill Reenactment and an all-day immersion into the 1775 civilian experience will take place Saturday, June 21, and Sunday, June 22, at Stage Fort Park, Hough Avenue. Meet historical figures such as Abigail Adams, Martha Washington, Dr. Joseph Warren and General William Howe. Food trucks. For a full schedule of events, parking and shuttle details, visit https://battleofbunkerhill250.com. k9bm~?
Bluefin Blowout 2025 has a record number of boats

1 week ago | gloucestertimes.com | Gail McCarthy

A record number of boats have registered for the annual Bluefin Blowout fishing tournament in Gloucester next month, and this year six “Wicked Tuna” captains will join the July 15–17 competition to catch the biggest North Atlantic tuna. The total number of boats competing in the three-day tournament is 117, up from 93 last year. kAm~G6C E96 A2DE J62CD[ E96 “(:4<65 %F?2” 42AE2:?D 92G6 366? 7:=>:?8 2E E96 E:>6 @7 E96 E@FC?2>6?E @C H6C6 @E96CH:D6 F?23=6 E@ E2<6 A2CE[ 3FE ?@E :?
Welcome to the Battle of Bunker Hill - in Gloucester's historic Stage Fort Park

1 week ago | gloucestertimes.com | Gail McCarthy

Gloucester’s Stage Fort Park will become a hive of living history this Saturday and Sunday when the Battle of Bunker Hill is reenacted on its 250th anniversary. The waterfront park, popular for picnics and walks, will become a battlefield this weekend offering an immersive experience of life in 1775 at the time of the American Revolution. kAm%96 9:DE@C:4 $E286 u@CE !2C< 3@2DED A2?@C2>:4 G:6HD @7 E96 @462?[ 2?5 2EEC24E65 2?
Sandy Bay's Jabez Tarr fought at the Battle of Bunker Hill

1 week ago | gloucestertimes.com | Gail McCarthy

When the Battle of Bunker Hill is reenacted at Stage Fort Park later this week, the Tarr family of Gloucester will be thinking about Jabez Tarr, a 15-year-old soldier who was among the Gloucester colonists who fought in the battle. Jabez is one of their ancestors and a descendent of first settler Richard Tarr, a founder of what was called Sandy Bay in the colonial era. kAm%96 %2CCD 2C6 =:<6 >2?J v=@F46DE6C C6D:56?ED H9@ 92G6 8C@H? FA 962C:?8 DE@C:6D 23@FE E96:C 2?46DE@CD H9@ =:G65 :?
Cape Ann Art Haven fosters the creative spirit for youth in summer programs

2 weeks ago | gloucestertimes.com | Gail McCarthy

Cape Ann Art Haven is ready to launch its summer 2025 slate of activities with new locations and new programs in its mission to meet the needs of all local young artists and their families. Art Haven will offer its In Studio program at 20 Maplewood Ave. in Gloucester from June 30 to Aug. 25. For nine weeks, the popular In Studio program will feature favorite offerings like Fashion Week and Tie Dye, alongside new concepts like Candyland and Mythical Monsters.
5 things to do this weekend

2 weeks ago | gloucestertimes.com | Gail McCarthy

Meet the artistsRockport ArtWalk returns for its second year starting on Saturday, June 14 from 5 to 8 p.m., and every second Saturday of the month through October, at local galleries and the Rockport Art Association & Museum. Meet the artists, sip and shop while walking through the seaside town. For an interactive map showing participating galleries, visit: rockportartwalk.com. kAm|F=E:\4F=EFC2= 6G6?Ek^Am kAmp 7C66 2==\286D 4@>>F?:EJ 6G6?E[ 762EFC:?8 2 4F=EFC2= 4F=:?2CJ 76DE:G2= 2?5 4@?46CE[ :D @?
The Rockport Chamber Music Festival launches its 44th season

2 weeks ago | gloucestertimes.com | Gail McCarthy

The opening of the 44th Rockport Chamber Music Festival marks the 15th anniversary of its concert hall, the Shalin Liu Performance Center, which gave the festival a permanent home under the expanded organization of Rockport Music. The month-long festival launches on Friday, June 13, in addition to three “annex” dates for performances through early August. The festival is known for bringing in the most celebrated of musicians as well as rising stars on the chamber music scene.
The power of culture shared at community event with food and music

2 weeks ago | gloucestertimes.com | Around Cape Ann |Gail McCarthy

The power of culture will be shared at a free community event for all ages on Saturday, June 14, featuring food and music, presented by the Gloucester Cultural Initiative. The two-part event, titled “A Celebration of Resiliency and the Multi-Cultural Heritage of Cape Ann,” starts with a culinary festival and finishes with a concert. kAm%96 AC@8C2> DE2CED H:E9 “qC62< qC625[” 7C@> d\f A]>] 2E E96 &?:E2C:2? &?:G6CD2=:DE r9FC49[ `_ r9FC49 $E][ v=@F46DE6C[ H96C6 G:D:E@CD 42?
A 50-year search for answers about a brother's disappearance

2 weeks ago | gloucestertimes.com | Gail McCarthy

Dan Duffy, a Rockport innkeeper, had a brother who served in the Marines during the Vietnam War, and when he returned he was never the same. Two years later, in December 1970, his brother disappeared under mysterious circumstances. His body was never found. kAmu@C d_ J62CD[ sF77J 92D EC:65 E@ 7:?5 2?DH6CD] p?5 ?@H :? 2 ?6H >6>@:C[ “x? $62C49 @7 qC@E96C #:49[” 96 49C@?:4=6D 9:D 677@CED 2?5 56E64E:G6 H@C< @?