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

October 9, 2025

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 the Hill. What began as a commemoration of the Pilgrims’ first landing has evolved into a beloved community tradition that bridges past and present, honoring both history and humanity.

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