Railroads and Gloucester’s Fishing Industry

We’re kicking off a new Afternoon Enrichment series for adults with historian Paul Romary, who brings Gloucester’s 19th-century fishing story to life in surprising ways. His talk uncovers the overlooked role of the railroad in turning Gloucester into a world-renowned fishing port after the Civil War.

While most accounts focus on fishermen at sea, Romary dives into the hidden supply chains and rapid transport that carried tons of fish to market—and transformed the industry forever.

Included with general museum admission • Ages: Adults • Registration not required

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Image: Fitz Henry Lane (1804–1865), The Fort and Ten Pound Island, Gloucester, Massachusetts, 1847, oil on canvas, Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza.