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!
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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.
Don’t miss the interesting exhibit at the Manchester -By-the Sea Museum called “ Manchester , the Revolution and the War at Sea.” As part of America’s 250th birthday , the museum highlights Manchester ‘s role in the American Revolution .You will also learn about the Forster Flag which was held by Manchester Minutemen . The exhibit runs until September 19th .
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Each year for Schooner Fest, we try to select a new schooner to sail aboard. This year it was Adirondack III out of Boston. It’s a lovely vessel and the crew was outstanding in hospitality as well as sailing expertise. Though the “sunset” portion of the evening didn’t quite pan out the way I hoped, we were more than happy to see so many local and visiting schooners out in the harbor as part of Schooner Fest. These included Ardelle, Isabella, Thomas E Lannon, Lewis H. Story, Elizabeth, Phra Luang, American Eagle, and Alert. What a blessing to be able to be out with all these beauties.
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The Gloucester International Dory Racing Committee held the 75th race yesterday at Jodrey Pier. Though we were only able to stay long enough for the Men’s Open, there was a fair number of enthusiastic spectators and supporters on hand from both sides of the border. Congratulations to Sam Taormina and Peter Taormina for winning the Men’s Open. And also congratulations to all the participants. It’s so nice to see this type of event held in Gloucester especially in tandem with Schooner Festival as there is so much shared maritime heritage.
Image credit CDRC Canadian Dory Racing Committee
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We were aboard Schooner Thomas E Lannon for a Greet The Fleet sail yesterday to kick off our own Schooner Fest activities. We sailed out to greet the Denis Sullivan on a perfect afternoon. What a wonderful start to the weekend. Thank you Captain Heath and crew.
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Good Morning Gloucester 