Harbor Views: The Paintings of Fitz Henry Lane Walking Tour

Fri Oct 24 2025 at 10:30 am to 12:00 pm UTC-04:00

27 Pleasant St, Gloucester, MA, United States, Massachusetts 01930 | Gloucester

Cape Ann Museum
Publisher/HostCape Ann Museum
Harbor Views: The Paintings of Fitz Henry Lane Walking Tour
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Harbor Views: The Paintings of Fitz Henry Lane Walking Tour
Fridays, October 24 and November 7, 2025
10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Cape Ann Museum Courtyard, Downtown Campus
27 Pleasant St, Gloucester, MA, 01930
$10 for CAM Members, $20 for non-members
Registration Required: https://www.capeannmuseum.org/events/tag/fitz-henry-lane/
Delve into the 19th century on this tour through the neighborhoods and waterfront areas that inspired the artwork of native son Fitz Henry Lane (1804-1865). Learn how Lane rose from modest beginnings in the pre-Civil War era to worldwide recognition as a marine painter and why, even today, numerous artists journey to Cape Ann to find inspiration in its light and beauty.
Stroll with a CAM Docent for about 1 1/2 hours as you loop around downtown Gloucester. Please note that some sidewalks on the tour are rugged and uneven and not all fit the width of wheelchairs or walkers.
Where to Meet?
Though the Downtown Campus is currently closed for renovations until the spring of 2026, the tour will gather at the courtyard attached to the Museum on 27 Pleasant Street. Tours are light rain or shine.
Image: Fitz Henry Lane (1804-1865), "Gloucester Harbor," 1852. Oil on canvas. Collection of the Cape Ann Museum, Deposited by the City of Gloucester, 1952. Given to the city by Mrs. Julian James in memory of her grandfather Sidney Mason, 1913 [DEP. 200].
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