History Archives

Provincetown Portuguese Bakery: 90 Years of Tradition, Community, and Sweet Memories

June 22, 2026

For ninety seasons, the Provincetown Portuguese Bakery has stood as one of the most beloved and enduring symbols of Provincetown’s Portuguese heritage. Located at 299 Commercial Street in the heart of town, the bakery represents far more than a place to buy...

The Art House in Provincetown

June 16, 2026

The Art House is one of Provincetown’s most important entertainment venues, combining a rich architectural history with a nationally recognized program of live performances. Located at 214 Commercial Street in the heart of Provincetown, the venue has...

A Century on the Courts: The History of the Provincetown Tennis Club

June 8, 2026

For more than a century, the Provincetown Tennis Club has been a cherished gathering place where sport, art, community, and friendship intersect. Nestled in Provincetown’s East End at 288 Bradford Street, the club has evolved alongside the town itself,...

Keeping the Spotlight Bright: The Evolution of Provincetown CabaretFest

June 1, 2026

Provincetown CabaretFest has become one of the most important celebrations of cabaret performance in New England, combining world-class entertainment with educational opportunities for artists and audiences alike. Since its founding at the turn of the...

Anchored in Community: 175 Years of Seamen’s Bank in Provincetown

May 25, 2026

At the heart of Provincetown’s waterfront history stands Seamen’s Bank, an institution whose story mirrors the evolution of Cape Cod itself. Founded in 1851 by David Fairbanks and other local businessmen and mariners, the bank emerged during a period...

Land’s End Inn: A Century at the Edge of Provincetown

May 17, 2026

Perched high atop Gull Hill in the West End of Provincetown, Land’s End Inn has long been one of the town’s most iconic and romantic destinations. With sweeping views of Provincetown Harbor, Cape Cod Bay, and the Atlantic Ocean, the inn captures the...

PMPM Launches A Town That Worked: After The Storm on Thursday, May 21 at 5pm

May 13, 2026

Provincetown didn’t just happen. The creative, resilient, entrepreneurial, welcoming, and constantly evolving Provincetown we know today was built over generations by artists, fishermen, shopkeepers, hoteliers, restaurateurs, tradesmen, workers,...

The Provincetown Lobster Pot Tree: A Beacon of Community and Creativity

November 15, 2025

Each winter in Provincetown, as the chill rolls off Cape Cod Bay and the crowds of summer retreat, a new light begins to glow on Lopes Square — the Provincetown Lobster Pot Tree. What began as a modest holiday tribute has grown into one of Provincetown’s...

Lighting on the Hill: A Beacon of History and Hope in Provincetown

October 20, 2025

History

Every November, as the chill sets in and the Cape’s winds turn sharp, a warm glow begins to shimmer above Provincetown. The Pilgrim Monument, rising 252 feet over the harbor, transforms into a tower of light — a spectacle known as the Annual Lighting on...

Five Decades Bridging the Bay Between City and Sea

October 20, 2025

History

For more than fifty years, the Bay State Cruise Company has served as a maritime bridge between Boston and Provincetown—linking the bustle of the city with the artistic calm of the Cape. Its story is one of persistence, innovation, and a deep connection to...