# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Walking Tour: Historic Dogtown
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 09 Nov, 2025 at 10:00 am – Sun, 09 Nov, 2025 at 12:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Walking Tour: Historic Dogtown
A Walk Back in Time

Sundays, Oct. 19 and Nov. 9, 2025
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Babson Boulder Parking
Cherry Street, Gloucester, MA 01930
$10 for CAM Members, $20 for non-members 
Registration Required: https://www.capeannmuseum.org/series/historic-dogtown-a-walk-back-in-time/

On Cape Ann, the name “Dogtown” conjures up many things — vast woodlands and trails; stone walls and cellar holes; tales of witches and widows; an ill-fated bullfighter; pastures, picnics and blueberries; a sea of rocks. Dogtown is all of these things and more. But first, it is a place where proud people once lived and worked, at the center of Gloucester, for nearly 150 years – until it became “Dogtown” and died out. 

This tour will take you down the main roads of this early settlement, to meet some of the people, see where they lived and hear their stories. You will learn how Dogtown got its name, why people left, and how it has changed in the 200 years since the last house came down. You will hear about writers and artists who were inspired here, and reservoirs that were built here. Finally, you will see some of the inspirational word-boulders along the trails that are the lasting legacy of entrepreneur and philanthropist Roger Babson (1875-1967), and a symbol of the enduring nature of this special place called Dogtown. 

This walking tour is three miles and will take approximately two hours. The route is over hiking trails that are generally easy, but uneven, with rocks and roots underfoot. Hiking attire and footwear advised; also, walking poles if you use them. Bring water and insect repellent. The tour will start at the main entrance to Dogtown, off Cherry Street. Meet at the parking lot a short distance up Dogtown Road, on the right. There is parking for a few cars in the lot; otherwise, park along the right side of the road, after the parking lot, or along Cherry St. Please arrive 10 minutes early. The tour will depart on time. 

Register online at https://www.capeannmuseum.org/series/historic-dogtown-a-walk-back-in-time/.
 
Photo Credit: Marsden Hartley (1877-1943), "Summer Outward Bound, Gloucester," 1931, oil on board. Collection of Cape Ann Museum. Gift of the estate of Robert L. French, 2009 [2009.51.9]
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/gloucester/walking-tour-historic-dogtown/200029160412028
- **Event Categories**: trips-adventures, art, trekking, business, literary-art
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 4

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Gloucester
- **state**: MA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Babson Boulder Parking, Dogtown, Gloucester
- **lat**: 42.63378
- **long**: -70.66875
- **full address**: Babson Boulder Parking, Dogtown, Gloucester, United States

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: Walking Tour: Historic Dogtown
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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Walking Tour: Historic Dogtown being held?
  - **A:** Walking Tour: Historic Dogtown takes place on Sun, 09 Nov, 2025 at 10:00 am to Sun, 09 Nov, 2025 at 12:00 pm at Babson Boulder Parking, Dogtown, Gloucester, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Walking Tour: Historic Dogtown?
  - **A:** Walking Tour: Historic Dogtown is organized by Cape Ann Museum.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Walking Tour: Historic Dogtown is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Gloucester, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Walking Tour: Historic Dogtown sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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