Located at the northern tip of Cape Code in Massachusetts, Provincetown is a coastal town renowned for its vibrant arts scene and historic significance and celebrated as a premier gay tourist destination known for its inclusive atmosphere, lively LGBTQ+ events, and welcoming community.
In this episode, we’re diving into Provincetown's rich history, exploring how it evolved into a premier gay tourist destination and uncovering the vibrant tapestry of its queer heritage.
Related Episodes:
- Listen to Episode 17. Mobsters & Mos: How the Mafia Owned Gay Nightlife
- Listen to Episode 24. Gay Villages: Won't You Be My Gaybor?
- Listen to Episode 65. 65. Fire Island
Additional Resources:
- US Census Bureau
- A Brief History of Provincetown, Massachusetts
- How Ptown Got So Gay, Gay, Gay
- Why Is Provincetown So Gay?
- Cape Queer? A Case Study of Provincetown, Massachusetts
- The Pilgrim House
- The Pilgrim House Hotel (May 17, 1973)
- Fantasia Fair: Miscellaneous Documents
- Womencrafts
- Provincetown Business Guild
- Carnival
- Ptown Hacks (Towleroad 2015)
- Bear Week Provincetown
- Bear Week