Tombstones Tour of Oak Hill Cemetery, September 27th & 28th
September 25, 2008
When: Saturday & Sunday, September 27th & 28th, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pmWhere: 1 Brown St, Newburyport MA
A tour of Newburyport’s Oak Hill Cemetery is one of the featured events in this weekend’s 2008 Sails & Trails Weekend, organized by the Essex National Heritage Commission to celebrate the historic, cultural and natural treasures of the Essex National Heritage Area.
Oak Hill Cemetery, consecrated in 1842, has deep connections to Newburyport’s historical past and contains the grave sites of many Newburyport notables including authors, newspaper editors, librarians, and benefactors.
This “Tiptoe Through The Tombstones” informative stroll of the Oak Hill Cemetery will provide you with a fascinating and informative overview of the history of the cemetery and some of the more notable individuals who are buried there.
Learn about sea captains, writers, mayors, and the builder of the ship “The Flying Cloud”. Visit the grave of sea captain who William Lloyd Garrison tried to convict as a slave trader, say hello to nationally known artists, and hear about Newburyport’s well known photographers.
Come and learn about notable people in Newburyport’s fascinating history.
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34th Annual Newburyport Fall Harvest Festival, October 12th and 13th
September 11, 2008
When: Columbus Day Weekend, Sunday & Monday, October 12 & 13Where: Downtown Newburyport
The fall season is truly one of the best times to enjoy all that New England has to offer.
It’s a fabulous time to be outdoors on those perfect fall days when you can enjoy the “trifecta” of crisp, dry weather, clear blue skies and the beautiful palette of leafy autumnal colors on display from our region’s deciduous trees.
2008 Newburyport Buskers Festival, Aug. 31 and Sept. 1
August 26, 2008
When: Sunday, August 31 and Monday, September 1, 11:00am - 5:00pmWhere: Downtown Newburyport and Market Square
If you’re looking for something to do this weekend and you want to be outdoors in Newburyport, then check out the 2008 Newburyport Buskers Festival, sponsored by the Greater Newburyport Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
The two-day festival takes place on Sunday, August 31 and Monday, September 1 in Market Square and downtown Newburyport from 11:00 am - 5:00 pm.
What is a busker and what is busking? A good question. The short answer is “street performers.”
Wikipedia defines “busking” as follows: “Busking is the practice of performing in public places for tips and gratuities. People engaging in this practice are called buskers. Busking performances can be just about anything that people find entertaining. Buskers may do: acrobatics, animal tricks, balloon modelling, card tricks, clowning, comedy, contortions & escapes, dance, fire eating, fortune-telling, juggling, magic, mime and a mime variation where the artist performs as a living statue, musical performance, puppeteering, snake charming, storytelling or recite poetry or prose as a bard, street art (sketching and painting, etc.), street theatre, sword swallowing, or even present a flea circus.”
And we have seen most of these types of performances at the annual Newburyport Buskers Festival. Not sure about the snake charmer and actual flea circus events, but most of the others we have seen performed in Newburyport.
Newburyport’s Buskers Festival celebrates the American busking tradition. It is one of the only Buskers Festivals in the United States. Other great festivals are located in Canada, and international festivals in Italy, Singapore and New Zealand.
Labor Day Bird Watching For Beginners at Joppa Flats Education Center
August 25, 2008
When: Monday, September 1, 2008: 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.mWhere: Meet at the Joppa Flats Education Center, One Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport
Cost: Pre-registration fee of $5 for Mass Audubon members: $7 for non-members.
Minimum age: 8 years. A parent or guardian must accompany children.
What’s That Bird? Birdwatching For Beginners.
On Labor Day, Monday, September 1, Mass Audubon’s Joppa Flats Education Center is offering special birdwatching trips for entry-level bird watchers. It happens to everyone. Something feathered flies by, shows up at your feeder, or lands by your beach towel, and suddenly it hits you: What is that bird?
You’re invited to ask that question and all the others you have about our avian friends on this guided trip around one of the best locations for seeing birds in New England.
This program is especially good for people who have little to no experience identifying birds, but everyone is welcome.
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Bloomberg.com Has Nice Review of Plum Island and Greater Newburyport
August 24, 2008
With that said, there is a nice online review of Plum Island and the Greater Newburyport region by Jeremy Gerard on Bloomberg.com., the New York-based international financial and information services concern.
Mr. Gerard and his wife recently explored Plum Island and Greater Newburyport during a three-night stay at blue: the inn on the beach at Plum Island. All in all they were favorably impressed with the quality of the inn and the fine shopping, the numerous places to dine, great beaches and natural resources available to them while they were here in the Newburyport region.
He describes the Plum Island/Newburyport area as an “under the radar” destination that slips by many tourists as they visit Cape Cod and other more popular tourist destinations along the New England seacoast.
The easy commute to Plum Island/Newburyport from Boston and the lack of traffic congestion were also highlighted in his article. The lobster rolls and chowder offered at Bob Lobster’s were hits with Mr. Gerard as well as a host of other local attractions and dining establishments.
Here are a list of the locations/dining spots that were named (all favorably by the way) in Mr. Gerard’s review:
- Bob Lobster (seafood and more; on the causeway (Plum Island Turnpike) to Plum Island)
- Mad Martha’s -breakfast on Plum Island
- Fowle’s- breakfast & lunch (including a wide selection of newspapers and magazines)
- Plum Island Grille - dining (Plum Island dining)
- 10 Center Street - dining (downtown Newburyport waterfront)
- The Blach Cow -dining (downtown Newburyport waterfront)
- Oldies Marketplace - antiques and all things used; a flea market
- Gram’s - ice cream in downtown Newburyport
The only gripe that Mr. Gerard had about his stay was the 20.7 percent room/service charge (includes a 15 percent gratuity and 5.7 percent tax) that is applied at blue: the inn on the beach. We have seen this same complaint expressed in other reviews of the inn. Perhaps management of the inn should consider reevaluating this room/service fee charge structure to a more moderate rate as it is often the only blemish in otherwise fine reviews of the inn that we have seen.
To see all of Mr. Gerard’s review, visit his online review of Plum Island and the Greater Newburyport region by Jeremy Gerard on Bloomberg.com.
History Tour Of Estate At Maudslay State Park, Sunday, August 24th
August 21, 2008
Where: Maudslay State Park, Newburyport, MA
Join the Maudslay State Park interpreter on a free tour of the former Moseley Family estate to view the house sites, gardens, and farm complex area, and talk/discuss their historic significance.
Meet at park headquarters (74 Curzon Mill Road, Newburyport) on Sunday, August 24th. The tour runs from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. The daily parking fee is $2.00 per vehicle.
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Carl Cacho at Moseley Woods Pavilion, Thursday, August 28th
August 15, 2008
When: Thursday, August 28, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m
Where: Moseley Woods, Newburyport
Carl Cacho will be entertaining at Moseley Woods Pavilion, Thursday, August 28, at 6:30 pm.
Amesbury musician, Carl Cacho, has firmly established himself as one of the most talented and respected singer/songwriters in New England. Carl has released two albums including his latest album “Spark” which showcases his lyrical, narrative songs in a musical setting.
Cacho’s album and music is a nod to bluegrass, 1950’s rockabilly and folk/pop. You can learn more about Carl by visiting his website at http://www.carlcacho.com/.
Maudsley Evening Bike Ride, August 13th
August 11, 2008
Where: Maudlsey State Park, Newburyport
This Wednesday enjoy a guided bike ride with the Maudsley State Park park interpreter on various bike trails to view different areas of the park.
This program is designed for beginners of all ages and stops will be made throughout the route to provide interpretation of certain areas. Bike helmets are required.
Maudlsey State Park, the former Moseley family estate on the Merrimack River, is one of the jewels of the Greater Newburyport region. The 480-acre park offers commanding views of the Merrimack River and features 19th century gardens and plantings, rolling meadows, towering pines, and one of the largest naturally-occurring stands of mountain laurel in Massachusetts.
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Evening Stroll at Maudsley State Park, August 12
August 11, 2008
Where: Maudsley State Park, Newburyport
Join the Maudsley State Park park interpreter for a slow paced leisurely walk to view different areas of the park and experience various interpretations. The Tuesday evening stroll is a great way to get a more informed view of what is in the park and its history.
Maudlsey State Park, the former Moseley family estate on the Merrimack River, is one of the jewels of the Greater Newburyport region. The 480-acre park offers commanding views of the Merrimack River and features 19th century gardens and plantings, rolling meadows, towering pines, and one of the largest naturally-occurring stands of mountain laurel in Massachusetts.
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Electric Torpedo Ray Caught Off Newburyport
August 10, 2008
On Wednesday, August 6th, while fishing on the Erica Lee II, a Coastal Discoveries student caught a rare (in these waters) 25-pound, 3-foot long, 28-inch-wide electric torpedo ray.
The ray was caught about half-mile offshore Newburyport in 35 feet of water. Visit Katie Farrell’s article in the Newburyport Daily News for the entire story.
The ray, which is a member of the shark family, not to be confused with a skate, has a large disc-shaped body and its skin is free of spikes that are characteristic of common skates. The ray can produce a very strong electrical charge of 220 volts.
Captain Bob Yeomans, told Ms. Farrell that he hadn’t seen an electric torpedo ray this far north in about 20 years . “They mostly stay south or west of Cape Cod,” he said. “This one was a stray.”
Coastal Discoveries, founded by Captain Bob Yeomans and his wife,Lee Yeomans, is a very successful on- the-water summer day camp that is in its 20th year of operation.
Website: Visit the Coastal Discoveries website for more information about their programs.
Situated on the ocean, Newburyport holds a host of opportunity for the visitor. But instead of traditional hotels, consider Massachusetts timeshares. Resorts offer sumptuous ensuite appointments and amenities not available in hotels. Rent timeshare for an unforgettable vacation experience.
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