114. Provincetown

A Jaded Gay

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

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Chapters

1. Snarky Opener (00:00:00)

2. Episode Introduction (00:00:27)

3. Provincetown (00:01:17)

4. Tarot (00:01:48)

5. The History of Provincetown (00:03:10)

6. Provincetown’s Transition to Tourism (00:06:46)

7. Provincetown’s Queer History (00:08:24)

8. Queer Provincetown Milestones (00:12:08)

9. Episode Closing (00:17:52)

10. Connect with A Jaded Gay (00:19:13)

11. Outtake (00:21:00)