Provincetown News

Provincetown History Snippets: How’d the Revolutionary War Affect Provincetown?

April 13, 2018

History

Several Provincetown men served during the Revolutionary War, and you can see their graves in the Winthrop Street cemetery. Most Cape-based Revolutionary soldiers didn’t go far—they were involved in seacoast defense on the Cape. Six granite stones with...

Provincetown History Snippets: When Did The Provincetown Inn Open its Doors?

April 6, 2018

History

The Provincetown Inn opened its doors in 1925, with twenty-eight guest rooms and a formal dining room. In 1942 it began to be used by the Coast Guard as a training station, but resumed regular operations after the war. By the 1950s the inn had added a new...

Provincetown History Snippets: What are the Dune Shacks?

March 30, 2018

History

Comprising nearly two thousand acres of shoreline in Provincetown and Truro, the Peaked Hill Bars Historic District is home to a number of dune shacks, some of them repurposed from the old lifesaving station, others that were cobbled together with the help of...

Provincetown History Snippets: How Long is Route 6?

March 23, 2018

History

Route 6 was once the longest highway in the US, running 3,652 miles to Long Beach until California renumbered its roads. Now with its terminus in Bishop, CA, and at 3,205 miles, US Route 6 is still the longest contiguous highway in the nation, jutting...

Provincetown History Snippets: Edwin Rosskam Photography

March 16, 2018

History

Edwin Rosskam took this photo of Provincetown in August of 1940, as part of his series chronicling American life during the Great Depression for the Farm Security Administration. The caption on this photo reads, “Tourists fresh off the boat from...

Provincetown History Snippets: Where were the Lifesaving Stations on Cape Cod?

March 9, 2018

History

The Outer Cape was long known as the grave of the Atlantic due to the number of shipwrecks along the treacherous coast. The winter of 1870-71 was especially disastrous and in response the United States Lifesaving Service was set up, replacing the...

Provincetown History Snippets: Did Provincetown have a Train Station?

March 3, 2018

History

Provincetown had been virtually an island dependent on the sea until the railroad provided a permanent connection to the mainland. Before that, the only access to the rest of the peninsula had been either a precarious wooden bridge leading to sandy roadways,...

Miss the 2018 Polar Bear Plunge? Here’s Photos!

January 2, 2018

Provincetown News

It was an absolutely FRIGID morning, but the ptownie photo booth was on the scene to capture images of the brave souls who attended the 2018 Provincetown Polar Bear Plunge. Thanks to the Harbor Lounge for hosting their terrific annual after party. Please feel...

Who was Named the Winner of the “Fun in the Sun” Category of The Best of GayCities 2017 Awards?

December 13, 2017

Provincetown News

The 2017 Best of GayCities awards received more than 48,000 votes this year, deciding your favorite travel destinations, social media travelers, bars/clubs, and travel icons. With so many fabulous destinations and social media content creators around the...

What is the Provincetown Dick Dock?

September 22, 2017

Provincetown News

The Huffington Post has published a new video documenting the legend of Provincetown’s Dick Dock: Be sure to also visit the Huffington Post’s website for their full write up on one of town’s best (or maybe worst?) kept...