Day: September 7, 2026

Oh what a Sunday

Posted on by Donna Ardizzoni

On Sunday the Parade of Sail was incredible.  I took over 600 photos the shots just kept on coming.  Many observers mentioned how emotional it was to see these beautiful schooners decorating Gloucester Harbor.  Thank you to the committee, volunteers, The schooners and wonderful visitors who came to our beautiful city. f

Surfside Subs LABOR DAY MONDAY MADNESS! 🇺🇸

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

We’re open 11AM–9PM today, Monday 9/7, and we’ve got some great specials waiting for you! 🍕🦞

🦞 $13.99 + tax Lobster Roll
Served with chips & pickles!

🍕 Buy any 16” Pizza and get the 2nd 16” Pizza HALF PRICE!
Limit of 2 per customer

Celebrate Labor Day with something delicious and let us do the cooking! ❤️🤍💙

Excludes gluten free
Excludes online orders

Come Spend Time With Horses!

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

 by Angel Wings Wellness

Learn Why Horses Are Masters at Teaching Presence and Calm

There Is No Rush

In today’s world, so much emphasis is placed on quick results and instant achievement. Horses don’t operate that way. They teach us that strong foundations take time — and that slowing down is not weakness, but wisdom.

Learning how to approach a horse calmly. Understanding how to move around them safely. Recognizing when a horse feels relaxed or uncertain. These simple moments become the building blocks for everything else.

And often, they become life lessons too.

Call/text to book your session 978-985-4592 Dréa and Zoe Visit us online PeaceLoveHorse.com

Margarita Monday 2026 Wrap Up

Posted on by Pat D

It’s Labor Day so it’s time to wrap up the Margarita Monday series. Today we are featuring Blue Collar Lobster on Rogers Street and their house margarita. This one squeaked onto my list of top 3 for the last post of the summer. Refreshingly tart and served with a smile which is the way I like them.

A reminder that the motivation behind this series is to point out which places are open on Mondays and serve margaritas. This year we visited Beauport, Tonno, Azorean, Seaport Grill, Salt Water Grill, The Lobster, The Burn, Shipyard Tavern, Blue Marlin, Sam and Joe’s, Jalapenos, Minglewood, Cala’s, Boat House and Blue Collar. We only forgot one Monday! My Gloucester based top 3 include Blue Collar, Minglewood and The Lobster. Cheers and see you next summer!

Hammond Castle

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

 ~ Hammond Castle Museum ~ 

A Texas Ranger. A New England Castle. One Extraordinary Family Connection.

Why are we presenting an exhibition about a legendary Texas Ranger-turned-military commander-turned-Sheriff?
Because the story is personal.

John Coffee Hays was the great-uncle and namesake of our founder, John Hays Hammond Jr.

Join us as we celebrate the opening of our new temporary exhibition, “Brave-Too-Much”: The Legend of John Coffee Hays, an original temporary exhibition presented in partnership with the Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum in Waco, Texas. Through the loan of museum artwork and the sharing of fascinating stories, this unique exhibition introduces New England audiences to the legendary Texas Ranger captain.

The exhibition traces Hays’s extraordinary journey from joining the Texas Rangers at just 19 years old to becoming one of the most respected military leaders of his era. Notable Rangers who served under or alongside him include Samuel Walker, co-inventor of the Colt Walker revolver, the first practical six-shooter in the Old West, and Flacco, a Lipan Apache chief, who gave him the nickname “Bravo-Too-Much” (aka “Brave-Too-Much”) for his boldness in battle.

The exhibition explores his role in the Texas Republic, the Mexican-American War, the California Gold Rush, and the founding of early California communities, while also examining the complex history of the American frontier and the many cultures that shaped it. Join Curatorial Director John Leysath on September 16 to uncover the remarkable connection and explore “Brave-Too-Much”: The Legend of John Coffee Hays before it opens to the public.

An unexpected exhibition, maybe.
A truly fascinating member of the Hammond family, sure.
A lecture you definitely don’t want to miss? Absolutely!

Discover the story behind the legend. Reserve your place for the opening celebration. Reservations required.

Click here to learn about the exhibit

Click here to reserve your seats at the lecture

Hammond Castle