Provincetown, MA

About Provincetown

• • Norman Mailer, the Pulitzer Prize-winning author, lived and wrote extensively in Provincetown.
• • The Beach Plum flower design originated here, adorning artwork and local crafts.
• • The arrival of the Pilgrims in 1620 put this town on the map for its historical significance.
• • It's said that many houses in town have secret passages used during Prohibition.
• • The Great Fire of 1873 destroyed a significant portion of the town's west end.
• • Named for being the 'province' of Massachusetts Bay Colony, it was established in 1727.
• • The population is about 3,000, swelling significantly during the summer months.
• • The elevation is around 13 feet, making it susceptible to coastal flooding.
• • Tourism is the dominant industry, driving the local economy year-round.
• • Being there feels like stepping into a vibrant, accepting, and artistic haven.
• • The Boston Red Sox, located nearby, won the World Series in 2004 after an 86-year drought.
• • Provincetown hosted the 1998 Gay Games, a significant event for the LGBTQ+ community.

Songs About Provincetown