Celebrating the Lives of Gloucester’s Seniors
It’s Here!
The Past Is A Present
Five years in the making, it’s the book celebrating the remarkable life stories of 28 Gloucester, MA seniors – from 74 to 97 years young!
With over 500 hours of oral histories, The Past Is A Present is a sweeping compilation of ancestry, family folklore, personal life stories and childhood memories from “The Gloucester 28!”
Featuring curated historical photographs – and contemporary photography by Gloucester’s own Bill Sumner – writer/editor and project creator Carla L. Grillo honors the beloved seniors from her home-town community by sharing their personal biographies for all to enjoy.
Get to Know “The Gloucester 28”
Discover their remarkable lives.
Help Us Support the Gloucester Senior Community
Please consider making a donation to the Friends of the Gloucester Council on Aging, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. Every little bit helps.