# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Walking Tour: Historic Dogtown­ – A Walk Back in Time
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 07 Jun, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sun, 20 Sep, 2026 at 10:00 am (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Walking Tour: Historic Dogtown­ – A Walk Back in Time
Sundays, June 7, July 12, August 16, September 20, October 18, November 8, 2026
10:00 am-12:00 pm
Babson Boulder Parking
Cherry Street, Gloucester, MA 01930
CAM Members $10, Non-Members $20.
Registration Required

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. 

The Historic Dogtown walking tour is almost 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. The terrain is up and down throughout, over gentle hills. Hiking attire and closed footwear advised; walking poles are useful. Bring water and insect repellent, as they are not supplied. Please note that this tour is not suitable if you have mobility concerns.

Image: 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 [Accession # 2009.51.9].
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/gloucester/walking-tour-historic-dogtown­-a-walk-back-in-time/200030132713020
- **Event Categories**: trips-adventures, art, trekking, business, literary-art
- **Slot details of has slots**: 
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 17

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Gloucester
- **state**: MA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Babson Boulder Parking, Cherry Street, Gloucester, MA 01930
- **lat**: 42.6361
- **long**: -70.6653
- **full address**: Babson Boulder Parking, Cherry Street, Gloucester, MA 01930, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Walking Tour: Historic Dogtown­ - A Walk Back in Time being held?
  - **A:** Walking Tour: Historic Dogtown­ - A Walk Back in Time takes place on Sun, 07 Jun, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sun, 20 Sep, 2026 at 10:00 am at Babson Boulder Parking, Cherry Street, Gloucester, MA 01930, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Walking Tour: Historic Dogtown­ - A Walk Back in Time?
  - **A:** Walking Tour: Historic Dogtown­ - A Walk Back in Time is organized by Cape Ann Museum.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Walking Tour: Historic Dogtown­ - A Walk Back in Time 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 - A Walk Back in Time sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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