Cape Pond Ice Company will be offering narrated Historic Icehouse Tours free of charge this Friday, Saturday and Sunday as well as next Friday, Saturday and Sunday, as part of the Essex National Heritage Area Trails & Sails program. The free icehouse tours are offered Friday 9/17 and Friday 9/24 at 2 PM, Saturday 9/18 and Saturday 9/25 at 11 AM and 1 PM, and Sunday 9/19 and Sunday 9/26 at 11 AM. Reservations are not required.
Cape Pond Ice Company has been icing down Gloucester’s fleet since 1848. The 45 minute narrated tours highlight the history of the ice industry, and include vintage film of natural ice harvesting, Cape Pond Ice Company’s role in The Perfect Storm, and a first-hand look at 300 lb. ice blocks being made, crushed and put on fishing vessels, as well as a spectacular ice sculpture display. Snowball fights for the kids are also an option!
Please arrive 15 minutes early, wear practical footware and bring a sweater or sweatshirt for when we are in the freezer.
Cape Pond Ice Company, 104 Commercial Street on Fort Point (past the Chamber of Commerce). For more information: call 978-283-0174 or email: coolestguys@capepondice.com.\
Scott Memhard, President
Cape Pond Ice Company
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