Tag: Stage Fort Park

The vibrant Battle of Bunker Hill 250 reenactment was artfully portrayed at Stage Fort Park. After the Battle, more work! And smiles! #GloucesterMA

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How hot was the weather on June 17, 1775 at the Battle of Bunker Hill?

Stage Fort Park came alive with hundreds of participants this weekend, each reenactor draped in layers of colorful, authentic period attire, creating an immersive spectacle worthy of a PBS miniseries. On this sweltering Sunday, the anniversary week of the fateful 1775 battle, spectators experienced firsthand how arduous the fighting must have been, getting a tangible sense of the summer conditions, too. Saturday there was a breeze. Participants found shade where they could. How hot were the tents? The temperature dipped into the 60s on Friday and Saturday and participants told me sleeping there was great.

‘Pastureland’ images: View of the City of Boston from Breeds Hill in Charlestown (Library of Congress) | View from Stage Fort Park in Gloucester.

Photos: Frank Ryan. Scenes from Saturday and Sunday.

Photos: C. Ryan. Sunday. Minute Men were busy every minute. After the battle, the breakdown commenced!

We shall lose the battle but we’ll win the war! Scenic bustle on the eve of the Battle of Bunker Hill 250 reenactment. Checkout the map and schedule! Stage Fort Park #GloucesterMA.

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Battle of Bunker Hill 250th

ON the eve. Events all day Saturday and Sunday.

Website schedule here. Map “V” is for Viewing Areas

Meanwhile, a street hockey game is underway

Flashlight Apple TV

Posted on by Donna Ardizzoni

Stage Fort Park on Tuesday was busy. Apple TV’s series Flashlight was filming an episode. Lots of activity and equipment and staff were in the parking lot, beach and on the grass. It is fascinating how much goes into the production.

By the way, I did not get discovered.

Canceling Welcoming Center Open House

Posted on by Donna Ardizzoni

 

Reblogged from Carol Mondello

Hello All,

We are canceling the Open House for tonight due to the storm. We are looking into rescheduling it and will let you know.

We are officially OPEN at 9am tomorrow!   Happy to see so many people for training so far and looking forward to seeing others today. I will actually be in the center until 3pm today if you want to stop by at any point.

Thank you all who came out to clean Stage Fort Park

Posted on by Donna Ardizzoni

On April 12, 2025,  we cleaned Stage Fort Park in the rain and wind.  It was fine and there were many folks who came out.  Many others were there as well that were not in the photo.  Thank you, Rebecca, for the photo.

Winter fun

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On Saturday and Sunday, Stage Fort Park was full of fun.  Lots of kids sledding and enjoying the snow.

At Niles Pond, a hockey game was happening.  I love the photo of the little girl with her hockey stick ready to play.  The ice sailing looks like lots of fun.

 

Gloucester’s Welcoming Center

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On Tuesday afternoon, volunteer shift is at the beautiful Gloucester’s Welcoming Center.  Stage Fort Park is a jewel for Gloucester.

Walking Stage Fort Park

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Took a walk at Stage Fork Park.  This park is so beautiful, and Gloucester is lucky to have this place.

Rotary breakfast and Waterfront Festival 2024

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Gloucester’s own Judy Plank

Thank you State Senator Bruce Tarr and Patrick Thorpe of Bank Gloucester.  Cooks at the Rotary Breakfast.

All smiles

There’ll be ice cream in August. The Cupboard Update in the news.

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The spring without The Cupboard has turned into summer and ever more. Gloucester’s authentic, reliable & affordable summer eats is **gasp** done.

Read more about the status in a front page story by Ethan Forman in the Gloucester Daily Times.

Although the restaurant and food take out won’t open, the ice cream windows will serve happiness for a few weeks. So, trying to stay positive, the send off will be a sweet, soft closing which may soften the blow. At the very least it will prod a visit and a chance to express gratitude.

When summer days and nights beckoned and our cupboards were bare, The Cupboard was indescribably full. Wish them all the best!

Volunteer shift at the Gloucester’s Welcoming Center

Posted on by Donna Ardizzoni

What a privilege it is to volunteer at Gloucester’s Welcoming Center at Stage Fort Park.  Tuesday afternoon is so much fun there.  Meeting great visitors and working with Terry is a pleasure.  Of course there is the view.

Beautiful Stage Fort Park

Posted on by Donna Ardizzoni

On Tuesday’s I am at the Gloucester’s Welcoming Center at Stage Fort Park in the afternoon.  This is a fun time and really enjoy all the visitors that come in.  Another perk to this gig is the view.

Wonderful Open House at The Gloucester’s Welcoming Center

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There was a great turnout on Thursday, at The Welcoming Center.  The rain stopped and the sun came out.

Many local businesses supplied food, water, deserts, etc.  Thank you all who came out to welcome back to summer.

Red tulips, trees and skyline photos | Stacy Boulevard Sunrises. Springtime in Gloucester.

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photos: Spring in Gloucester, Ma. Different mood sunrises April 18 and May 10, 2024

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The cupboard is not open for the season, BUT IT WILL BE! Rumors of its status have been exaggerated

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It’s past that time of the year for the de rigeur “Hooray, the Cupboard’s open for the season!” post. Perhaps you’ve heard it’s been sold.

photos above (April, May 2024): Forlorn Cupboard, Stage Fort Park

Not true! The Cupboard will be opening for the 2024 season. That Hooray post will be coming soon!

photos (2017-23) below: The Cupboard