PROVINCETOWN — The Pilgrim Monument in Provincetown will turn 100 on August 5th, 2010.

The statuesque, 252-foot granite Pilgrim Monument was completed in 1910 to commemorate the Pilgrims' first landing in America Nov. 21, 1620, in Provincetown. The Pilgrims also signed the Mayflower Compact, an early declaration of self-governance, in Provincetown harbor.

Back 100 years ago, the monument's dedication on August 5th 1910, was a national revelation. Three years earlier President Theodore Roosevelt had arrived to help lay down the first cornerstone and kick off the construction. Then with the monument's completion in 1910, bleachers were built around the base to seat 3,000 people. A U.S. Navy fleet sailed into the harbor. President William H. Taft arrived on the presidential yacht Mayflower and anchored roughly where the original Mayflower was thought to have anchored. Taft addressed the crowd after an introduction by Governor Eben Draper. At the end of the ceremony, a young Mayflower descendant unveiled a commemorative plaque on the monument. Afterward, the partying went late into the night with a dinner for 500 people and a ball at town hall.

Lots of people — including Governor Deval Patrick will be here for the celebration but not President Obama even though he was invited.

What: 100th anniversary of the Pilgrim Monument Dedication
Where: Pilgrim Monument, High Pole Hill Road, Provincetown
When: Aug. 5
Schedule: 10 a.m. - Parade on Commercial Street;
1 p.m. - 100th anniversary and rededication ceremony at Pilgrim Monument with Gov. Deval Patrick (free);
7:30 p.m. - Closing ceremony and concert at Pilgrim Monument ($20 entry fee);
9 p.m. - Fireworks over Provincetown Harbor

For more information: http://www.pilgrim-monument.org/ or call 508-487-1310.

Looking for a place to stay? Try the beautiful historic Inn, The Revere Guest House

Right whale disentangled off Chatham coast | CapeCodOnline.com

Right whale disentangled off Chatham coast | CapeCodOnline.com

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Films at Whaler’s Wharf Cinema May 14-20, 2010 to benefit PIFF’s Capital Campaign to purchase the Whaler’s Wharf Cinema

PROVINCETOWN FILM FESTIVAL

OSCAR NOMINATED SHORTS ANIMATED & LIVE ACTION:

Sat & Sun: ANIMATED 4 & 8pm; LIVE ACTION 6pm
Mon - Thurs: LIVE ACTION 5:30pm, ANIMATED 7:30pm

ANIMATION:

“French Roast” - Fabrice O. Joubert (FRANCE, 8 mins);
“Granny O’Grimm’s Sleeping Beauty” - Nicky Phelan and Darragh
O’Connell (IRELAND, 6 mins) ; “The Lady and the Reaper (La Dama
y la Muerte)” - Javier Recio Gracia (SPAIN, 8 mins) Produced by
Antonio Banderas; “Logorama” - Nicolas Schmerkin (ARGENTINA,
16 mins) - featuring the voices of director David Fincher and screenwriter
Andrew Kevin Walker ; “A Matter of Loaf and Death” - Nick
Park (UNITED KINGDOM, 30 mins) (Runtime 101 min);

LIVE ACTION:
“The Door” Juanita Wilson and James Flynn (IRELAND, 17 mins)
“Instead of Abracadabra” Patrik Eklund and Mathias Fjellström
(SWEDEN, 22 mins); “Kavi” Gregg Helvey (USA/INDIA, 19 mins)
“Miracle Fish” Luke Doolan and Drew Bailey (AUSTRALIA, 17 mins) ;
“The New Tenants” Joachim Back and Tivi Magnusson (DENMARK/
USA, 20 mins) - starring Law and Order: Criminal Intent’s Vincent
D’Onofrio (Runtime 101 min)
ptownfilmfest.org

When you come to Provincetown you must stay at the most fantastic Bed and Breakfast: The historic and award winning Revere Guest House

British warship HMS Somerset III resurfaces off Cape Cod - The Boston Globe

The wreck of the British warship HMS Somerset III, which was guarding Boston Harbor the night Paul Revere slipped by on his legendary journey to Lexington in 1775, has resurfaced in the shifting sands off Cape Cod.

Federal park officials, saying they may have only a limited window of opportunity, are seizing the moment and having the wreck “digitally preserved’’ using three-dimensional imaging technology.

“We know the wreck is going to disappear again under the sand, and it may not resurface again in our lifetimes,’’ said William P. Burke, the historian at the Cape Cod National Seashore, noting that the last time any part of the Somerset had been sighted was 37 years ago.

“Somewhere down the road, if someone’s researching the Somerset, or the effects of ocean currents on shipwrecks, or anything like that, they will have this record,’’ he said. “We’re in the forever business. We’re looking at tomorrow, but we’re also looking ahead indefinitely.’’

The Somerset fought in the American Revolution and had a crew of more than 400. In 1775, Paul Revere slipped past the ship before beginning his ride to Lexington to warn the colonials that the British were on the move. In his poem “Paul Revere’s Ride,’’ Henry Wadsworth Longfellow called it “a phantom ship, with each mast and spar/Across the moon like a prison bar.’’ The ship sank on Nov. 2, 1778, off the Cape.

Come to Provincetown to see this ship from the Revolutionary War. You can stay at one of the most Distinctive Inns in Provincetown, The Revere Guest House. One of the most favorite Inns at the tip of Cape Cod.

Humpback whales spotted off coast of Cape Cod

Dozens of humpback whales were spotted off the coast on Thursday in Provincetown. Restrictions have been put into place to make sure the whales are protected. “The biggest threat" in the past had been ship strikes, but a year ago the federal government passed a regulation to slow ship speeds up and down the eastern seaboard while these whale moved into the Cape Cod coast.

Scientists said they're encouraged about the future of the whales, who have experienced a bit of a baby boom in recent years. The hope is that the more people see these beautiful creatures, the better the commitment to help them thrive. ________________________________________
Make your reservation at the Revere Guest House now. It is one of the most distinctive and historic inns in Provincetown and it will become one of your favorite Provincetown bed and breakfasts.

Whales returning to feed off Cape Cod

Whales returning to feed off Cape Cod

PROVINCETOWN IN WINTER ?

In response to this article in the Boston Globe: “WINTER hardships felt at land’s end’’ (Metro, Feb. 14), I asked my first manager Tom O'Leary (a wonderful writer) to respond to the editor, since I knew that Tom would agree with me that this article was interesting but that the point of view was narrow.

The Boston Globe then published his response which is below:

Provincetown has always been quieter in the winter whether the economy was thriving or not. The serene winter solitude is what I loved best when I lived in Provincetown year round in the mid-to-late 90's. In the cold months you don't find yourself packed like a sardine on Commercial Street as you do in July or August.

For those of us who adore Cape Cod not for the masses of tourists but for the sky and sand and sea ---winter is heaven. The "off season" is really my favorite time of year in Provincetown. There are still plenty of wonderful restaurants. The bars are still filled with charming characters. The guest houses, especially my favorite---The Revere House---are comfy and cozy and a lot more affordable and easier to book than in the summer.

My humble opinion is that people who have read the gloom and doom of this article should get in a car or on a plane and experience winter in Provincetown yourself. I guarantee you will not be disappointed.

by Tom O'Leary
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Make your reservation at the Revere Guest House now. It is one of the most distinctive and historic inns in Provincetown and it will become one of your favorite Provincetown bed and breakfasts.

Revere Guest House Wins Pink Choice Award for 2009

We are delighted to announce that the Revere Guest House has won the annual Pink Choice Award for 2009, which highlight the top ranked gay and lesbian hotels, inns and guesthouses around the world. Winners were chosen based on accumulated Pink Choice member feedback, with rankings compiled from travelers' reviews and ratings throughout the year.

Make your reservation at the Revere Guest House now. It is one of the most distinctive and historic inns in Provincetown and it will become one of your favorite bed and breakfasts.

Provincetown Is Chosen as One of 12 Distinctive Destinations for 2010

Provincetown was honored by the National Trust for Historic Preservation (NTHP) as one of a dozen distinctive destinations in the US for its commitment to historical preservation, rich heritage, cultural diversity and great “sense of place”, meaning it is a distinctive destination that others enjoy visiting. Through February 28th the NTHP is actually allowing people to vote for their #1 favorite distinctive destination at www.PreservationNation.org/ddd , which would further enhance the positive impact to the tourism season and the town’s economy. Please help us by taking a few minutes to vote for Provincetown. Currently Huntsville Alabama, Bastrop Texas and Marquette Michigan are all ahead of Provincetown as the most distinctive destination in the US. Do you really believe these destinations are more distinctive than Provincetown?

According to the rules you can vote frequently through Feb 28th.

Additionally, for those of you that may have missed it, I have attached a link below to the incredible article that appeared on the front page of Thursday’s Cape Cod Times entitled “PROVINCETOWN, A NATIONAL TREASURE”.

Please do come and visit and stay at one of our many Historic Inns of Provincetown. These guest houses are all truely Distinctive Accommodations located in Provincetown at the tip of Cape Cod.

Come visit and Enjoy!

Revere Guest House Review at Frommer's

Revere Guest House Review at Frommer's

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Come Celebrate Valentine's Day - President's Day in Provincetown, February 14th, 2010

Celebrate Provincetown

Valentine's Day Weekend - President's Day Weekend or any day of the year !

By Clicking on Celebrate Provincetown you will discover a guide will help you locate your favorite restaurant, or if you are new to town, one that is sure to become a favorite. You may find out what events are happening or locate your favorite bar or nightclub by clicking on the Events/Entertainment or Bars/Night Clubs tab for each month. The schedules are constantly updated as additional information is released.

This guide will also help you see what's open during our 'secret season', November through April. Many are surprised to learn how many restaurants and shops are open throughout the year and the great entertainment we have. This web site will help you discover all that's open during the various months from November through April so you may plan your trip.
While in Provincetown to celebrate Valentine's Day or President's Day or any day of the year, consider a Provincetown Inn or Provincetown Bed and Breakfast here in wonderful Ptown.