Overview
Provincetown has a diverse and singular history marked by the Pilgrims first landing in the New World in 1620, the creation of the Country’s oldest continuous arts colony, and the birthplace of modern American theater – three events which shaped the history and people of Provincetown.

Resources

• America's Oldest Continuous Art Colony 
• Gay and Lesbian 
• History Preservation Program 
• Pilgrims' First Landing 
• Portuguese Immigration 
• Theatrical Beginnings 
• Timeline 
• Yankee Fishing and Whaling

Provincetown History & Traditions; Provincetown Visitor Services Board producer from Provincetown Community TV on Vimeo.