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Yankee Homecoming ....................4 Custom House.................................8 Maudslay State Park.................... 10 Maudslay Art Center.....................12 Historical Society of Old Newbury................................... 14 Historic New England................... 16 Newburyport Chamber Music Festival ................................ 18 Firehouse Center for the Arts.... 20 Theater in the Open..................... 22 Parker River Refuge.....................24 Joppa Flats.....................................26 Boating, fishing............................ 30 Salisbury Beach.............................32 Hampton Beach............................ 34 Plum Island beaches................... 38 Amesbury Days............................. 40 Amesburys Whittier Home........42 Seabrooks Old Home Days...... 44 Salisbury 375th anniversary..... 45 Lowells Boat Shop...................... 46 Amesbury summer events........ 48 Hampton Beach Casino...............52 Portsmouth summer events..... 54 Portsmouth Music Hall.............. 56 Blue Ocean Music Hall................ 58 Castle Hill....................................... 60 Gloucesters HarborWalk........... 61 Listings............................................62 Maps........................................... 72, 74
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Justina Bucknill of Newbury had a very patriotic theme in the Bicycle and Carriage Parade at Kids Day in the Park. Left: The Nutmeg Volunteers from Groton, Conn., march in the Yankee Homecoming Parade.
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Continued from Page 4 Its a certainty that each summer, as July turns into August, food vendors set up in Market Square, shops host sidewalk sales along State and Pleasant streets, and crowds descend upon Market Landing Park for the concerts that fill the waterfront with music. The eight-day festival offers many beloved staple events, like Old-Fashioned Sunday atBartlet Mall from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on July 28, consisting of fun, family activities from days gone by. Also a favorite is the daylongCraft Show at Market Square on Tuesday, July 30, a juried craft show with handmade items from some of the most talented artisans in New England. Other events return this year, like the coronation of the Senior King and Queen and Family Day at Maudslay, which includes activities for kids of all ages at one of Newburyports most beautiful venues, Maudslay State Park, located on the Merrimack River. Waterfront concerts throughout the week provide a wonderful opportunity to pick up or pack up something good to eat, and listen to great music with family and friends. Those with a competitive spirit arent left out. Thousands of runners will pound the pavement on local streets on Tuesday, July 30, for Yankee Homecomings annual 10-mile/5K road race, with the whole city cheering them on. And Thursday evenings Lions Club Bed Race simply is not to
be missed. Heritage tours, an antiques show, a Brewfest and any of the dozens of other activities on Yankee Homecomings daily schedule provide something for every imaginable taste. The week draws to a close on Saturday night, Aug. 3, with a spectacular fireworks display, and the finale, the Yankee Homecoming Parade, on Sunday, Aug. 4. Yankee Homecomings calendar of events is added to frequently, and a complete schedule of events can be found by visiting http://www. yankeehomcoming.com.
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Top: Runners in the Yankee Homecoming 5K Race head west on Water Street past discarded cups of water. Bottom: Angels at Home Healthcare races to the finish at the annual Yankee Homecoming Bed Race.
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of Newburyport citizens in its years of conflict. During this 150th Anniversary of the Civil War 1863 events, the museum revisits a selection of episodes of bravery, charity, courage and service involving those for whom Newburyport was home. J u l y 23 t h ro u g h S e p t . 8 : Newburyport & Nineteenth A Mid-Century-Modern Makeover An embargo severed Newburyports extensive European trade and a debilitating fire wiped out nearly her entire commercial center. After all that, the United States entered
its first declared war. This was the trilogy of events that welcomed Newburyport to the 19th century 100 years that would be marked by astounding progress and wealth. This is the story of Newburyports period of modernization and of her embracing the technologies of the industrial age. Oct. 1 through Dec. 1: Plotting Their Course The Fine Art of Maritime Navigation In 1772, a handful of Newburyport ship captains organized and established what
would become a formidable and driving force the Marine Society of Newburyport. A principle reason was to effectively share their knowledge of the seas. Through a combination of rarely seen and recently acquired pieces of the museums collection including charts, maps and instruments, you can explore the tools, techniques and resulting artistry of navigating and mapping the high seas. For more information, call 978462-8681 or visit www.thechmm. org.
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And August also brings Arts in the Park on Sundays. Join the interpreter for this art program incorporating natural materials gathered and assembled into artwork. Teaching problemsolving, cooperating and creative thinking, this is a perfect excursion for children 8 to 13, who dont mind getting a little dirty. For more information, visit the states website at www.mass.gov/ dcr/events, or call 978-465-7223. To participate, meet at the parks headquarters at 74 Curzon Mill Road. The parking fee at Maudslay State Park is $2.
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Maudslay Arts Center opens Summer Concert Series with The Spinney Brothers
NEWBURYPORT Whether youre sitting under the stars on a moonlit evening or lounging on a blanket on a Sunday afternoon, the Maudslay Arts Center Summer Concert Series provides the perfect setting for your entertainment pleasure. Celebrating its 21st season, the MAC performance schedule offers something for everyone: award-winning country with Don Campbell, foot-stompin New Orleans jazz with the New Black Eagle Jazz Band, the bluegrass music of The Spinney Brothers and much more. Two MAC favorites, jazz singing sensations Rebecca Parris and Grace Kelly, will come back again this summer as will The Paul Broadnax Quintet, The 60s Invasion and The Fatum Brothers.
weather dictates. Concert-goers are encouraged to bring a picnic dinner, which can be casual or as elaborate as a gourmet meal with tablecloth and flowers and whatever suits the patrons fancy. Delicious desserts such as seasonal cobblers, brownies and Hodgies ice cream and beverages may be purchased during intermission, all served by MAC volunteers, who continue to make this nonprofit series happen. To purchase tickets online, visit the Concert Schedule and click on the act(s) of your choice. Tickets also may be purchased at the gate or by calling to reserve at 978-499-0050. Visa and MasterCard accepted. Gift certificates also available. The series is supported with generous donations and grants from The Newburyport Five Cents Savings Bank, The Provident Bank, Institution for SavFile photo ings, Massachusetts Department The Spinney Brothers of Conservation and Recreation, There is something for everyone. maudslayartscenter.org. Park Superintendent Rob Kovacs Saturday concerts begin Maudslay Arts Center is and his crew and dedicated volat 7 p.m. and Sunday after- located at 95 Curzon Mill Road in unteers and patrons. The Saturnoon performances begin at 2. Newburyport. The concerts are day evening performances are For the latest schedule, visit held rain or shine, moving inside sponsored by The Newburyport the MAC website at www. to the MAC Concert Barn when Five Cents Savings Bank.
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Carl Hearrin of Wells, Maine, leads a team of plow mules during the Draft Horse Plow Day event at Spencer-Peirce-Little Farm in Newbury. The annual event celebrates traditional farming techniques.
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the Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. Visit friendly sheep, goats, chickens and a horse throughout the year. Nature walks, family events and lectures are held at the farm year-round. Spencer-PeirceLittle Farm visitor center houses a museum Spencer-Peirce-Little Farm gift shop offering books, gifts and local prod5 Littles Lane, Newbury, circa 1690, A National ucts. Its open Thursday through Sunday, June Historic Landmark. 1 to Oct. 15, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The grounds The Spencer-Peirceopen sunrise to sunset, Little Farm is a famyear round, but are closed ily-friendly site with most major holidays. activities for visitors of Admission: $5 adults, $4 all ages. The 230-acre seniors, $4 students. Free site includes a late 17th for Historic New England century manor house members. 978-462-2634. PROGRAMS AT THE SPENCERthat served as the counPEIRCE-LITTLE FARM try seat of wealthy Watch the teams from Newburyport merchants and an attached farmthe new Essex Base Ball house that was home Association play baseSpencer-Peirce-Little Farm to a Lithuanian farm ball using 1860s rules. At family for most of the 20th century. The site these fun, historically accurate games, playalso fosters farm animals in partnership with ers pitch underhand, a ball bouncing once and
caught is an out and no gloves are allowed. Snacks, baseballs and cards are available for purchase. Grass field seating: Bring blankets and lawn chairs, no reserved seating. Weather permitting. Free to Historic New England members; $5 nonmembers Games begin at noon unless otherwise indicated. Schedule: June 2; June 9; June 16, 11 a.m. Fathers Day triple-header; June 23; June 30; July 7; July 14; July 28; Aug. 4; Aug. 10; Aug. 25. Fiber Revival at the Spencer-Peirce-Little Farm Saturday, Aug. 10, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Free to Historic New England members, $6 nonmembers, $4 children Join the Newburyport Spinners Guild and Historic New England for a daylong exploration of fiber arts, featuring demonstrations of hand-spinning, weaving, metalwork, alpaca and sheep husbandry, rug making and knitting. Wash, comb, spin and weave wool from resident sheep. Vendors offer a variety of natural fibers, yarn and equipment. To learn more about workshops, events and vendors, visit www. fiberrevival.com.
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4 Old Portsmouth Road, Amesbury, circa 1785 Rocky Hill Meeting House is one of the best preserved examples of an original 18th-century meeting house interior. The marbleized pulpit and pillars supporting the upper galleries still boast their original paint. Historic New England acquired the property in 1941 to safeguard the fragile building for future generations. 2013 schedule: July 6, noon to 4 p.m.; Dec. 7, noon to 4 p.m., Admission is free. 978-462-2634. PROGRAMS AT ROCKY HILL MEETING HOUSE Anatomy of a Meetinghouse June 30, 10 a.m. to noon, $10 Historic New England members, $20 nonmembers Join carpentry foreman Bruce Blanchard for a hands-on, in-depth look at Rocky Hill Meeting House, one of the best preserved meeting houses in America. From the soaring beams in the attic to the granite ledge beneath, participants get a closer look at how the meetinghouse was built, finished and used. With original hand-wrought ironwork, massive framing, unfinished pine box pews and original interior finishes, the Rocky Hill Meeting House is an ideal place to learn about architecture, construction techniques and life in 18th-century New England. Registration is required. Music in the Meeting House July 7, noon to 2 p.m., free to Historic New England members and Amesbury residents, $5 nonmembers
Experience the holiday season filled with Tristram Coffin and his family lived, cooked song at Rocky Hill Meeting House. UMass and slept in two or possibly three rooms; Lowells Connexion singers, headed by Dr. their possessions were few. Thomas Malone, bring the meeting house Visit Coffin House the first and third Saturalive with music from the period in which it days, from June 1 to Oct. 15, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. was built. The Connexion singers are a blend Tours on the hour. Last tour at 4 p.m. of community and student voices bringing the Admission: $5 adults. $4 seniors, $2.50 stufour-part hymns and anthems of Fasola music dents. Free for Historic New England memback from the past. Rocky Hill Meeting House bers and Newbury residents. is a perfect place to experience this powerful sound. Swett-Isley House It was first taught in 18th 4 High Road, Newbury, century Massachusetts circa 1670 by teacher-composers In 1911, Swett-Isley such as William Billings House became the first of Boston, John Stickney property acquired by Historic New England, of Newburyport and Jacob just a year after its Kimball of Topsfield. founding. The original Malone describes these portion, built in 1670 old harmonies as rugged by Stephen Swett, was and powerful, and they Coffin House one room deep and can lift you right out of later additions more your chair. Registration is recommended. than doubled the size of the house. Over the centuries, the building served as a tavern, Coffin House chocolate shop, chandlery and press room, 14 High Road, Newbury, circa 1678 in part due to its location on Newburys most Coffin House was occupied by the Coffin traveled road. Visit the first Saturdays, June 1 to Oct. 15, family over three centuries and provides fascinating insight into domestic life in rural 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. New England. The structure, which contains Admission: $5 adults, $4 seniors, $2.50 stuthe familys furnishings, began as a simple dents. Free for Historic New England memdwelling built in the post-Medieval style. bers and Newbury residents.
Concert String Quartet Union Congregational Church, 350 Main St., Amesbury Thursday, Aug. 15, 10 a.m. to noon Open rehearsal St. Pauls Church, 166 High St., Newburyport Thursday, Aug. 15, 7:30 p.m. Concert String Quartet and guests St. Pauls Church, 166 High St., Newburyport Saturday, Aug. 17, 7:30 p.m. Concert String Quartet St. Pauls Church, 166 High St., Newburyport
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thinking, high-wire hearts and courageous clowns to embark on this Emerald City adventure, for its all flying monkey business down the yellow brick road to a new twist in the tale. Oz Incorporated! is the Theaters summer fundraiser and it takes off at Manter Field, 81 Central St., Newbury,Aug. 2 at 1 and 7 p.m. and Aug. 3 at 12:30 and 5:30 p.m. Admission is $21 for adults, $17 for children age 2 to 12. At 4 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays, July 20 to 28 and Aug. 10 to 18, veteran director Stephen Haley brings the classical myth of Orpheus to Theater in the Open. Free, this outdoor production takes place at Maudslay State Park. Geoffrey Chaucers saucy and
hilarious Canterbury Tales comes to life in September with director Beth Randalls production of the Middle English masterpiece. Dont be intimidated, Theater in the Open dusts off the legendary classic, adds music, spectacle and humor, inviting everyone to journey to Canterbury with these unique Medieval British pilgrims and listen to some great stories along the way. Taking place at Maudslay State Park at 2 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays, Sept. 7 to 22; admission is free. Maudslay is Haunted isTheater in the Opens notorious annual haunting of the state park. Taking place from 2 to 4 p.m. onSaturday and Sunday, Oct. 19 and 20, young
and not-so-young are invited to come along for a one-hour walk through eerie vignettes, spooky sketches and haunting scenes, all in the autumn grandeur of Maudslay State Park. Discover parts of the park rarely seen. This is a family event intended for all ages, so bring everyone along for a variety of tricks and treats. Rain dates: Oct. 26 and 27.Admission: $5; children 3 and under are free. Theater in the Open welcomes volunteers who wish to perform in Maudslay is Haunted. Call 978465-2572 or email: info@theaterintheopen.org. For information on any event or on Theater in the Open, call 978-465-2572 or visit www.theaterintheopen.org.
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June 10; Monday, July 29; Monday, Aug. 12; Monday, Aug. 26; and Monday, Sept. 16. Registration is required by calling Newburyport Whale Watch at 800-848-1111. The cost is $48 for adults, $33 for children ages 4 to 12, and senior citizens get a $5 discount.
Joppa Flats raises caterpillars during the summer, and August is the best time to watch them turn into butterflies and moths. OnSunday, July 28, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., see the insects life cycle transform caterpillars into winged wonders like American ladies, swallowtails, monarchs and skippers. Learn about how to attract birds and wildlife and smart policies for home and garden. Visitors can take a guided nature walk, play games and complete arts and craft projects. This rain-or-shine event is free and appropriate for all ages, but children must be accompanied by adults.
Hot or cold, wet or dry, when summer arrives, families can find all-weather fun from July 5 through Aug. 17 at the Education CentersMeet Beach Creatures drop-in program. The tide-pooling family activity features marine touch tank animals collected at local beaches, as well as games, crafts and other educational activities. Running Tuesdays through Sundays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. with daily family presentations offered at 10 and 11:30 a.m, a$2 per child donation is suggested.
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Spend Sunday, Aug. 4, searching for migrating shorebirds along the extensive mudflats near the mouth of the Merrimack River, the salt marshes of Plum Islands estuary and the salt pannes and impoundments on the Parker River National Wildlife Refuge. Running from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., the program teaches participants field identification, including
physical characteristics, habitat preference, feeding techniques, as they search for black-bellied and semipalmated plovers, greater and lesser yellowlegs, semipalmated and least sandpipers, short-billed dowitchers, willets, Hudsonian godwits and more. Meet at the Education Center, bring binoculars, lunch, beverage and snacks. Registration is required; the cost is $42.
Join Lisa Hutchings and the crew of the Yankee Clipper for an exciting exploration of the lower Merrimack River ecosystem. Each month features a specific theme with hands-on science, interactive props and seasonal wildlife. Appropriate for families with children age 3 and older. Registration is required. The cost is $29 for adults and $19 for children.
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Continued from Page 27 Cruises are from 8:45 to 10:45 a.m. on: Sunday, June 16, the Fathers Day Tide Pool Cruise; Saturday, July 27, the Harbor Seal Cruise;Sunday, Aug. 4, for the Sea Ecology Cruise.
Come to Manchester-by-theSea on Thursday, June 27, from 6 to 8 p.m. to view the evening flight of herons, egrets and ibises into the largest heronry in Massachusetts. Kettle Island has the greatest number of nesting glossy ibises and great egrets, the only known nesting sites of tricolored herons and the only current site for little blue heron nests in the state. From the mainland, participants will view the spectacle of the evening flight while discussing the lifeand-death struggle of the Kettle Island colony. Meet at the Trustees of Reservations Coolidge Reservation on Summer Street, Manchester. Bring binoculars and dinner. Registration is required. Cost is $16.
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Join this excursion from 4 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 22, for an evening birding trip that will reveal thousands of egrets and herons as they come to roost for the night. The birds flying through a setting sun is a
blue and tricolored herons, black-crowned night-herons and glossy ibises. Meet at Joppa Flats Education Center. Wear sturdy shoes and bring binoculars and a picnic. Registration is required. Cost is $28.
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FISHING
The fish that draws thousands of anglers to local shores is the striped bass, a large gamefish that can be caught using bait or tackle. Locally, the season heats up around Mothers Day, and gradually slows down as the fish migrate northward to cooler waters. Typically by mid-June the striped bass have moved on. Within a few weeks, bluefish move in. These notoriously aggressive game fish often attack baitfish in blitzes, causing the water to appear to boil with activity. A blitz is one of the most exciting events a fisherman can experience. In September, the waters begin to cool and the striped bass return, along with large numbers of bluefish and other species, including tuna. This is viewed by many fishermen as the best time of year to fish in local waters. For anglers who prefer to fish from the shoreline, theres lots of places that have proved to be successful spots. Plum Island beach and Salisbury beach are popular, particularly along the mouth of the Merrimack River. Fishing is often good at Newburyports Cashman Park and Amesburys Deer Island and Alliance Park. Anglers who prefer to fish from a boat should check with local bait shops and fishing blogs for the latest reports on the hot spots. For those who prefer to head farther out to sea to catch deepwater fish, such as cod, there are numerous charter boat services available, among them Captains Fishing Parties of Newburyport, Eastmans in Seabrook and Al Gauron Deep Sea Fishing in Hampton.
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The area is also rich with bait and tackle shops, among them Kays Surfland on Plum Island.
BOATING
If you own a boat or kayak, you are in luck. There are two state boat ramps in the area with ample parking and easyto-use launch ramps. Cashman Park, off Merrimac Street in Newburyport, is the busiest ramp in the state. Launching fees are $5, and the ramp places your boat in the Merrimack River, just upstream of downtown Newburyport. Salisbury Beach State Reservation has a launch ramp close to the mouth of the Merrimack River, with an admission/launching fee of $9. Kaya ke r s h ave m o r e options, including a ramp on Water Street in Newburyport
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that provides access to the Merrimack River, and a launching spot on the Plum Island Turnpike that provides access to the Plum Island River. There are additional ramps in the area, some of which are restricted to residents only. Boaters and kayakers unfamiliar with local waters would be well advised to study charts and ask for information on local conditions. The Merrimack River
- particularly at its mouth - can be dangerous. Boat rentals are available through businesses such as Freedom Boat Club in Newburyport. Kayak rentals are available locally as well. For those who prefer to leave the captains chair to someone else, Newburyport harbor and Seabrook harbor both offer several charter boats, whale-watching boats and local scenery tours.
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fireworks display. There are also Saturday night free ocean-side concerts and fireworks, along with many other weekly events. For more information on any event listed below or for a complete view of all the fun in Salisbury this year,visit www. beachfests.org. Salisbury Chamber of Commerce Appraisal Day onSaturday, June 1,offers a chance to have personal keepsakes and heirlooms evaluated by an expert from a local auction house for $5 per item, three items for $10. Emphasis will be on jewelry, fine art and antiques. The event takes place from 11 a.m to 2 p.m. at Salisburys Hilton Center, located at 43 Lafeyette Road.
Saturday and Sunday, June 29-30 The Sand & Sea Festival provides family fun for all ages with crafters and food vendors, live entertainment, kids activities, the ever-popular Beach Pizza Eating contest, Pet Parade and, new this year, a 3-D chalk artist, and thats just the beginning. Saturday night features a free outdoor concert by Entrain followed by spectacular fireworks. The popular Street Art Festival is back. Watchartists create works of art on the street and sidewalks of Salisbury Beach. Activitiesbegins at 11 a.m. Artwork will remain on display through the end of the day Sunday, June 30.
Sunday, July 21 Set up your relay team and go the starting line at 8:30 a.m. and race through a course that winds throughout the beach center and ocean seaside neighborhoods.Each three-person relay team will face the following challenges: 1st relay leg is the 6K Road Race,2nd leg is the 10-Mile Cycle Race, with the anchor leg being a 2-mile Stand Up Paddleboard Race.
Shades of American Graffiti, vintage car cruising is back at Salisbury Beach Center on Friday nights starting June 14, with music provided by a live DJ set up on Broadway.
July 26 tailgating at 4 p.m., concert at 8 p.m. Calling all Parrot Heads to one of the most fun events of the summer at the Buffett Beach Blast, featuring the premier Jimmy Buffett tribute band, Changes in Latitudes. Special tailgating prizes Before I Die Art Project awarded and a silent and live New this year, this is an interauction throughout the evening. active art piece that will be on Concert tickets are $25; tailgat- display from Memorial Day ing $15 per car. through Labor Day on the Broadway Mall in the center of Salisbury Beach. Anyone can pick up a piece of
Bring a beach chair or blanket and take in a free concert on the beachfront stage at the top of Broadway every Saturday night from 7:30 to 10 p.m. The weekly series begins with the Sand and Sea Festival and continues through Labor Day. Every Saturday night at 10:15 p.m., enjoy 20 minutes of dazzling fireworks displayed over the Atlantic. Fireworks take place following the outdoor concert each week.
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chalk, reflect on their lives and share their personal aspirations on the public blackboard space Fourth of July Fireworks provided. Over the summer, the Celebrate Americas Indepenwall becomes bursting with hand- dence Day with music, fireworks written responses that keep on and fun at Salisbury Beach. growing.
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Sunday, July 28 Another free event for visitors, the 67th Miss Hampton Beach Pageant gets started Hampton Beach Catamaran Regatta at 2 p.m. on the Seashell Stage. June 15-16 Hampton Beach Catamaran Regatta has Interested contestants should contact become a highlight of the summer as cham- Stephanie Lussier at 603-512-5257. Check out pions and (relatively) new sailors alike con- the Miss Hampton Beach website at www. verge on Hampton Beach for a weekend of misshamptonbeach.webs.com. sailing. The weekend is well organized, with races throughout the day, and held close to Little Miss Hampton Beach Pageant the shores so that visitors and non-sailors Saturday, July 27 Little/Junior Miss Hampton Beach are siscan admire the spectacle. ter pageants to Miss Hampton Beach. This 13th Annual Sand Sculpting Competition event also begins at 2 p.m., and is free to the public. For pageant guidelines and more June 20 to 22 Watch 15 Masters of the Sand Sculpture information, contact Director Stephanie Rose Universe compete for over $15,000 in prize Lussier, 603-512-5257, or Princess50@yahoo. money. Awards Saturday night, June 22, 8 com. p.m. at the Seashell Stage, followed by fireworks at 9:30 p.m. Childrens Festival Monday, Aug. 12, through Friday, Aug. 16 The fun starts June 20th on Hampton Starting at 10 a.m., this annual Childrens Beach and the Grady Bunch starts pounding up the demo site. The entire area is illu- Festival holds five days of free activities minated for night viewing through July 7. for children and their families, culminating Watch Greg Grady and The Grady Bunch with aFridaysGiant Costume Parade, which build a mammoth Sand Demo Site. And its begins at 11 a.m., when every child wins a all free. prize.
Friday, Aug. 23, through Sunday, Aug. 25 Come watch talented entertainers compete for cash prizes: First, $500, second, $300, and third, $200. Limited to vocalists in one of two categories: Junior category includes those up to 18 years of age, and the senior category for those 18 and older.
(steamed, broiled, barbecued or fried) to non-seafood items like Bloomin Onion and fried ice cream. Ocean Boulevard (Route 1A) is closed to traffic).
Friday, Sept. 6, through Sunday, Sept 8 Sample the flavors of the seacoast at New Englands largest seaside festival with more than 50 restaurants offering an extensive menu of seafood delicacies. The festivities include: more than60 arts and craft dealers, three stages of entertainment, childrens activities and the new Childrens Center, street performers, a 200-foot-long beer tent, sidewalk bargain sales and an amazing display of fireworks on Friday and Saturday night.Choose from favorites like lobster, shrimp, clams
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Every Wednesday night, starting June 19 and on holidays beginning at 9:30 p.m.,fireworks will fill the skies over the Atlantic at Hampton Beach.Rain day for Wednesday shoots will be the following Friday. Holidays at 9:30 p.m. Starting Sunday, May 26, and running to Saturday, Sept. 7. Fireworks will also be part of the festivities on Memorial Day weekend on May 26, the Sand Castle Competition on June 22, the Fourth of July, Labor Day weekend on Sept. 1, and for the Seafood Festival on Sept. 7.
Beginning at dusk from July 8 to Aug. 26 Free, family entertainment under the stars. Weather permitting.
Sunday, May 26, through Monday, Sept. 2. Visit Hamptonbeach.org and click on the calendar of events page for listings.
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Cancer Society, the 11th annual event has a theme this year of Lights, Camera, Action! Visit Amesburys Relay for Life Facebook page for updates and information.
This annual event is held each August and is designed to promote community and police partnerships. Held in the Amesbury High School p a r k i n g l o t , t h e e ve n i n g includes a car and truck show and refreshments. For more information, contact police officer Tom Hanshaw at thoma s h @ a m e s b u r y m a . g ov o r 978-388-1212.
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Bob Lobster is situated along the scenic Merrimack River two miles east of downtown Newburyport. A great in-the-rough New England dining experience serving lobsters caught by Bob himself. Bob Lobster not only markets Bobs fresh catch but hes also serving up golden-fried seafood, award-winning lobster rolls, homemade crab cakes and chowders, ice cream, and more. Theres even a modest but reasonably priced selection of fresh fish along with Bobs own take-and-bake seafood and lobster pies (some available gluten-free). Bob Lobster is on the way to and from Plum Island. Visit us on Facebook or go to our website www.boblobster.com for our full menu.
Over 60 years ago, the LaBarba family introduced to the public some of the areas finest pizza. Prepared from an original recipe from Abruzzo, Italy, Nicks Pizzas crust is unique: a medium sized thickness cooked in large rectangular pizza pans. The combination of Nicks tasty pizza crust, rich red sauce, blended cheese combination, and large selection of 26 tantalizing toppings, has created a loyal following not only from the Newburyport area but also from the surrounding region. Stop by Nicks Pizza and treat yourself and your family to a savory - and award-winning - pizza today.
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For over forty years, The Grog has been the place to meet and to enjoy in Newburyport. The tradition of presenting fresh food, refreshment and entertainment continues - ever changing as we strive to keep things lively for you.
Widely known for the best bagels in Newburyport, Abrahams bagel production is a labor of love. Starting with the finest ingredients to create our dough, the bagels are then gently boiled to a high sheen and baked. This old world process produces a mouth watering delicious bagel. Abrahams quality foods dont stop at bagels. We also make delicious pizza, a wide variety of salads, and choice of sandwiches made with the finest breads, all designed to please the heartiest of appetites. You can dine with us inside, take food to go, or enjoy our beautiful deck surrounded with trees and flowers. Whatever your reason, a trip to Abes for breakfast, lunch or afternoon snack will not only cure your hunger but keep you coming back for more.
Choose from the gracious comfort of our upstairs or the relaxed congeniality of our first floor. Sample one of our 32 Draft Beers on Tap. Enjoy yourself and learn firsthand why The Grog has long been Newburyports place to meet, to dine, to see and be seen.
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From our family home in Molise, Province of Isernia, Italy, weve brought our familys traditions of a warm and welcoming dining experience. Our parents and grandparents taught us the value of natural, homemade, fresh ingredients. We came to America as teenagers and went to work to create a restaurant where our guests would enjoy all the classic flavors of our home in beautiful Molise. For over 20 years we have been devoted to keeping the traditions of Italian cuisine alive in our restaurant. When you dine at Ristorante Molise we want you to feel at home and to have an authentic Italian dining experience.
Both locations serve dinner Tuesday through Sunday, 4 pm - 9:30 pm Amesbury, MA One Market Square Amesbury Center
Oregano Pizzeria and Ristorante is a full-service Italian-style restaurant serving incredible thin crust gourmet pizzas and unique pasta dishes, plus a large variety of salads and appetizers. Located in historic Newburyport, Oreganos authentic Italian dishes and pizzas cooked in the brick oven imported from Genoa, Italy set it apart from other local eateries. Made with the freshest ingredients, the dishes feature rich red sauces, many different styles of pizza, mediterranean dishes, panni sandwiches, desserts all housemade. To round out your meal, a large selection of wines, beers and a full bar menu are also available. Oregano Pizzeria and Ristorante - Come hungry! An Italian taste and an unforgettable experience.
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Saturday, June 1 Dark Star Orchestra General admission: $27 Sunday, June 2 Billy Idol General admission: $60 Thursday, June 20 Melissa Etheridge Gold seats: $101 Reserved seats: $70 General admission: $40 Thursday, June 27 Chicago Gold seats: $91 Reserved seats: $61 General admission: $41 Monday, July 8 Weezer General admission: $60. Thursday, July 11 B.B. King Gold seats: $75 Reserved seats: $60 General admission: $40
Saturday, July 13 Comedian Bill Burr Gold seats: $43 Reserved seats: $32 General admission: $21 Tuesday, July 16 The Doobie Brothers Gold seats: $76 Reserved seats: 56 General admission: $40 Wednesday, July 17 Lyle Lovett Gold seats: $60
Reserved seats: $40 General admission: $30 Saturday, July 27 Get The Led Out The American Led Zeppelin General admission: $21 Wednesday, Aug. 7 Jeff Dunham Gold seats: $80 Reserved Seats: $69 General Admission: $49 Thursday, Aug. 15 Bret Michaels
General admission: $36. Friday, Aug. 16 The Beach Boys Gold seats: $70 Reserved seats: $50 General admission: $30 Thursday, Aug. 29 Styx Gold seats: $81 Reserved seats: $56
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and regional musicians, and the day crafts. Tours of the oldest house in northern starts with the Market Square Day 10K New England are also available. Cost: $6 adults; $3 children. Road Race. Buses provide transportation to and from the event from satellite parking venues Other events throughout the city. Taste of the Nation Portsmouth, culinary For more information, visit www.proports- showcase at Strawbery Banke, June 26. Music by the Sea Outdoor Concert Series, mouth.org. Seacoast Science Center, Odiorne Point, Rye, Summer in the Street every Thursday evening, 6 to 8 p.m. during On designated Saturdays beginning June July and August. Seacoast Doll, Bear and Folk Art Show 22, 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Independence Day fireworks, South Mill Sunday, June 2, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Downtown Portsmouth turns into an out- Pond, July 3, 9:15 p.m. Frank Jones Center, Route 1 Bypass, Portsmouth door music venue on designated weekends An American Celebration! at Strawbery Admission: $4 adults, children under 12 free. this summer. Banke, July 4, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Bring a beach chair, grab a bite to eat and This annual show features a selection Tall Ships arrive at Peirce Island, details of dolls, teddy bears and folk art. Collec- enjoy the sounds of summer in the Pleasant and dates TBA. tors will find antiques, collectibles, fash- Street area of downtown. Passport Craft Beer Event, craft and culiion, Barbie and original artists dolls and Streets will be closed to traffic from 5 to nary world tour, Strawbery Banke, Sept. 14. bears from the 18th century to today, plus 9:30 p.m. Portsmouth Maritime Folk Festival, travintage clothing and linens, furniture, doll ditional American and For more information, houses and parts, miniatures, toys and visit www.proportsmouth. English folk music, Market much, much more. org. Square, Sept. 29. Held each Wednesday night in Prescott Park, this series features legendary musicians and some of the hottest new acts. This year, Richard Thompson starts off the series on June 30, with Jonathan Edwards on July 6 and Judy Collins on Aug. 7, with others scheduled to perform. For start times and a complete schedule of events, visit www.prescottpark.org.
Saturday, June 8, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Market Square The 36th annual Market Square Day offers food, live entertainment, scores of artisan booths and much more. Created to celebrate the renovation of downtown Portsmouth in 1978, this festival has grown in popularity and has become the launch of summer for many of the 60,000-plus people who will attend. Three performance stages feature local
Saturday, Sept. 7, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Portsmouth HarbourJackson House, 76 Northwest St. Trail guided walking tours, The historic orchard Memorial Day through of the circa-1664 Jackson mid-October. House comes to life during Portsmouth Black HeriCourtesy photo tage Trail self-guided tour. this early fall festival that features music, childrens Portsmouth Harbor Light Portsmouth Harbor Lighthouse open to tour games, crafts and seasonal refreshments. Help grind apples and press Sunday afternoons, 1 and 5 p.m. from Memocider and watch artisans demonstrate their rial Day through Columbus Day weekends.
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PORTSMOUTH In the heart of downtown, The Music Hall has stood as a landmark for the performing arts since its origins in the 19th century. Today, the nonprofit performing arts center featuresentertainment from all over the world in two theaters: its 1878 Victorian theater at 28 Chestnut St. and its more intimate venue, the Music Hall Loft, around the corner at 131 Congress St. Between the two venues, the Music Hall provides a variety of entertainment, including plays, dance, music, comedians, along with an author series leading to its appeal to an enormous audience base. Annually, it welcomes more than 100,000 patrons, including 20,000 children, each year. Heres a sampling of this summers offerings.
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In June, Portsmouth Symphony Orchestra performs Symphonie Fantastique on Sunday, June 2, while Tony Award-winning musical Aint Misbehavin bursts upon the stage on June 7.New York Times bestselling author Carl Hiaasen arrives on June 14, spinning funny tales of greed and corruption in diabolically entertaining fashion, and Pulitzer Prize-winning author Joseph Ellis returns to Portsmouth to discuss his new book, Revolutionary Summer, on June 25. And jazz lovers will delight when Wynton Marsalis and the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra tour fills the hall on June 27. July offers a special treat for local residents, when The Brew takes to the stage on July 13. This indie-rock band was founded in Amesbury by high school friends and has released hits like
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Chance Reaching and When Darkness Comes. And country music star Dwight Yoakam comes to the Music Hall on July 7, bringing his blend of county and rock.
Also in July, the Writers in the Loft series brings film critic Ty Burr, wholl present a fascinating evening of the fame game, and J. Courtney Sullivan, the New York Times bestselling author of Maine arrives at the
Music Hall on July 31. Aug. 1 brings renowned jazz trumpeter Terence Blanchard and his Quintet, as well as Miss Richfield 1981 on Aug. 25, with a hilarity of storytelling winning over audiences around the country. On screen the Music Hall offers
acclaimed British actress Dame Helen Mirren on June 23 in The Audience as part of the National Theater of London HD Broadcast Series. For a complete list of offerings or to purchase tickets, visit www. themusichall.org, or call the box office at 603-436-2400.
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SALISBURY BEACH The Blue Ocean Music Halls intimate venue allows you to get up close to your favorite artists, as it offers year-round live entertainment in its state-of-the-art oceanfront venue, with most seats within 50 feet of the stage. Located at 4 Oceanfront North, The Blue Ocean Music Hall is easily accessible from routes 1, 95 and 495. Table service is available with a limited menu and full selection of beverages; doors open 90 minutes before show times. Purchase tickets by calling 978-462-5888, online at www. BlueOceanHall.com or visit the BRYAN EATON/Staff photo box office, which isopen Tuesday Friday, May 31; Mohegan Sun AllFriday, June 7; Ryan Cabrera and through Sunday. Visit the websitewww.Blue- Stars. Reserved seating; $20/$25 Jason Castro. General admission Sunday, June 2; Edwin McCain standing room only; $15 OceanHall.com.for updates for with Seth Glier. Reserved seatThursday, June 13; The Official additionally scheduled shows. Showtime is 8 p.m. ing; $29/$25 Blues Brothers Review. Reserved seating; $29/$39
Concert and comedy highlight Blue Ocean Music Hall this season
Friday, June 28; Aaron Carter. General admission standing room only; $15 Friday, July 5; Comedian Bob Marley. Reserved seating; $25 Friday, July 12; The Marshall Tucker Band. Reserved seating; $49/$39 Friday, July 26; 4th Annual Buffett Beach Blast. Tailgate Party; $15 per car. Show price; $25 Saturday, July 27; The Stompers. Reserved seating; $25 Friday, Aug. 9; Howie Day. Reserved seating; $35/$25 Thursday, Aug. 15; Galactic. General admission standing room only; $25 Friday, Aug. 16; Comedian Bob Marley. Reserved seating; $25 Thursday, Aug. 22; Donavon Frankenreiter. General admission standing room only; $25 Friday, Aug. 23; Farrenheit. Reserved seating; $27.50
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Gates open at 5 p.m. July 18: Digney Fignus (Americana) July 25: Grupo Fantasia (Latin) Admission at the gate only; Trustees memAug. 1: Roomful of Blues (blues) bers: $20/car, nonmembers: $30/car, motor2013 Castle Hill cycles and walk-ins: $10 Aug. 8: Beantown Swing Orchestra* (big For details and updates on weather cancel- band swing) Summer Picnic Concerts Aug. 15: The Brew (rock) lations, visit www.thetrustees.org Aug. 22: HELP! (Beatles tribute band) Thursdays in July and August, 7 to 9 p.m. Castle Hill at the Crane Estate, Argilla 2013 LINEUP Aug. 29: Orville Giddings Band (boogie blues) Road, Ipswich July 11: Entrain (rock funk jam band) *Preceded by a 6 p.m. group dance lesson
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On one level, Gloucesters new HarborWalk offers a pleasant guide along parts of the historic waterfront of Americas Oldest Seaport. But those who stop and check out the Walks 42 granite story moment markers will quickly find it is much more than that. It is, in fact, a walk and guide through this citys historic past, with visits with its many iconic artists, adventurers and other characters. And visitors of all ages will enjoy revisiting these historic moments and Gloucesters people of the past while being guided with the technology of the present and future. Indeed, the HarborWalk hauls Gloucesters tourism boldly into the digital, mixed-media modern age, with the 42 granite story moments conveying perspectives on this ancient yet also current fishing port at the touch of an iPhone or other mobile device. The entree to the walk and the stopping stations at any point is free, with a smartphone and the free app (information available in the brochure for the walk) allowing the visitor to click the QR code at Stopping Station No. 2, for example, and bring up poetic summer resident T.S. Eliots recorded voice reading an excerpt from the Four Quartets from 1941.
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At Riverside Cycles we love riding bikes. Our mission is to give you a chance to love cycling as much as we do. To that end we provide a selection of the finest bicycles and accessories available, personal customer service and a price guarantee while staying connected with the concerns of the community.
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Providing one-hour and 2 1/2-hour boat tours of Newburyport Harbor & Parker River National Wildlife Refuge. Tours leave at: 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m., 5 p.m. Sunset Cruises: 6:30-8 p.m. ROCKPORT
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Shalimar India has gained the reputation of simply the best Indian food in Portsmouth. Food is always well prepared with the freshest ingredients. The menu offers more than 56 entrees, including vegetarian, chicken, lamb, shrimp and fish. Shalimar is famous for its savory tandoon oven dishes and exotic curries. Try us for high-quality food and excellent service at affordable prices in downtown Portsmouth, N.H. Visit our website for hours of operation. RYE
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Top: The Bicycle Parade gets under way at Yankee Homecomings Kids Day in the Park at Atkinson Common. Bottom: Dorothy Caberly, left, and Laurie Vigneault, both of Amesbury, wave American flags. They were at the patriotic-themed Amesbury Days Senior Citizens Cookout.
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A Family Business for Over 75 Years. Deep Sea Fishing & Whale Watching All Day Fishing 1/2 Day Fishing Fireworks Cruise Night Fishing Charters for all occasions. Featuring two 90-foot & one 75-foot all weather boats. Restaurant & Hampton Harbor Tackle Shop.
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Above: Ashley Bocchetti of Georgetown jumps during a dance number to the song Inside of Me during the Yankee Homecoming Kids Talent Showcase. Right: Wren Neumann points out ducks along the Merrimack River at Cashman Park in Newburyport.
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DINING/FOOD
EASTMANS FISHING FLEET
PO Box 1301 South End of Hampton 603-474-3461 www.eastmansdocks.com
ICE CREAM
NEWBURYPORT
MOVIES/THEATERS
VISION MAX CINEMA
Catch your summer blockbuster here at Vision Max. Save with our matinee discount before 6 p.m. 100% digital cinema featuring Dolby Digital 3D and Dolby Digital Surround. For tickets and show times, visit our website.
201 Elm St. 978-462-3030 www.visionmaxcinema.com 207 York St. 207-363-4974 www.oldyork.org
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Fishing & Whale Watching just south of the Hampton Bridge. All Day Fishing/ Half Day Fishing/Night Fishing. WhaleWatching, Fireworks Cruises, Charters for all Occasions & more!
GOLF COURSES
NORTH HAMPTON
JEWELRY
SALISBURY
MUSEUMS
SALEM
We pay CASH for Gold, silver and coins. Walk-ins welcome, free appraisals. Just over the bridge from Newburyport at Napa Auto Plaza.
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13th Annual World Class Master Sand Sculpting Competition: $15,000 in prizes, June 20-21-22
Over 80 Free Nightly Concerts 17 Spectacular Fireworks Displays Every Wed. Night & Holidays 13th Annual Master Sand Sculpting Competition June 20-21-22 Childrens Festival, Aug. 12-16 Seafood Festival, Sept. 6-7-8
For FREE Travel Guide or to view our Beach Cam, visit www.hamptonbeach.org
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PEST CONTROL
SCARBOROUGH
RENTALS/REAL ESTATE
SEABROOK
People fill Market Landing Park for the annual Riverfront Festival in Newburyport.
RYE
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CHRISTINES CROSSING
Christines in Rye, N.H., known for its ever-changing, creative atmosphere clothing, decorative accessories, art, furniture, antiques & more. Also visit our Outlet on Route 1 in North Hampton. SEABROOK
1000 Washington Road 603-964-6063 www.christinescrossing.com
SKIN CARE
NEWBURYPORT
WHALE WATCHES
NEWBURYPORT
BC ESSENTIALS
We provide natural products to promote health and well-being with the use of essential oils. BC Essentials has expanded its product line from blended oils to bath salts, sugar scrubs, body lotions, eye pillows and aromatherapy favors.
47 Pleasant St. 781-983-0304 www.bcessentials.com
RETAIL
HAMPTON FALLS
ALTERNATIVE ENERGY
Full service stove and casual furniture center. Lowest prices on the N.H. Seacoast. Our porch and patio furniture will extend your living space to the outdoors. We offer many design choices in a variety of weather-resistant materials.
Newburyport Whale Watch offers the best whale watches, fireworks cruises, bird-watching trips and dinner cruises on Bostons North Shore. Visit our website for schedules and pricing.
SURF SHOP
NORTH HAMPTON
WINERY
SOUTH HAMPTON
AMERICAN TRADITIONS
Celebrating 40 years in business. Our design professionals help you bring home furniture that will be part of your familys memories and traditions for years to come.
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The Old Jail, on Auburn Street, is a forbidding granite structure built in 1824. It is privately owned. Bartlet Mall is the citys common green; its focal point is the swan fountain in the middle of the Frog Pond. On its High Street border is the Superior Courthouse, designed by Charles Bullfinch, architect of the U.S. Capitol, and built in 1805. Across Pond Street from the mall is the Old Hill Burying Ground, Newburyports oldest cemetery. The YWCA is on Market Street, around the corner from Central Congregational Church. The clock in the steeple of the church, at Pleasant and Titcomb streets
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was once known as Old Betsy, named after the parishioner who donated it. She lived in Salisbury and set her watch by the clock. The church overlooks Brown Square, laid out in 1802 by merchant Moses Brown, who built a three-story brick townhouse now the Garrison Inn overlooking the square. City Hall overlooks Brown Square from the north. The Newburyport post office is across Green Street from Brown square, at the corner of Pleasant Street. Farther down Pleasant Street is the Unitarian Church, another Bullfinch-designed building, built in 1801.
Market Square is the historic hub of Newburyport and the Merrimack River waterfront provided the citys early economic lifeline. The waterfront is now the site of 21/2-acre Market Landing Park, which opened in 1984. The Firehouse Center in Market Square was built in 1823 as a market building and meeting hall. It was used as the citys central fire station from the Civil War era to 1979 and has been renovated into a performing and visual arts center and a restaurant. The granite Custom House, at 25 Water St., was designed by Robert Mills, architect of the Washington Monument, and built in
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1835. It now houses a maritime museum. Not far from the Custom House is the Sam Sargent Gallery, home of the Newburyport Art Association. Up State Street from Market Square are two former mansions. The Tracy House at 94 State St., built in 1771, is now the Public Library. Across the street, the Dalton House, at 95 State St., was built in 1746 and was the home of Tristram Dalton, the first U.S. senator from Massachusetts. It is now a private club. Around the corner, at 98 High St., is the Cushing House, built in 1808 and now a museum owned and operated by the Historical Society of Old Newbury.
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