Gloucester Fisherman's Memorial - Agawam and Pawtucket

The Pawtucket people lived in Glocuester and the surrounding coastal area for thousands of years before settlers arrived to colonize the land. They were wise in the knowledge surrounding fishing efficiently and in a way that won't take too much from the balance of nature. They created natural-inspired infrastructure in the form of redirecting waterways to serve the people and the land better.

I spent a great amount of time here as a child, as this is where my father's family lives. The first image attached is from 1971. My father is a mere toddler in this image and my great great grandfather is standing beside my grandmother, likely on an afternoon stroll to enjoy the salty air. 41 years later, my father and I walked right by that statue again, on our own salty-aired stroll. It's a tradition and a habit, somehow genetically ingrained in me from my great great grandfather. We walk there every year, and only upon seeing the photo from 1971 did I realize the deep history my family has in this place.

Attached below is a URL to an article I found that was interesting about the pre-settler history of Gloucester.

https://thegillnetter.com/10830/features/their-history-is-our-history-native-americans-on-cape-ann/#:~:text=The%20Pawtucket%20people%20inhabited%20the,to%20learn%20from%20their%20legacy.