Provincetown in Barnstable County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)
Provincetown AIDS Memorial
Photographed by Brandon D Cross, September 20, 2019
1. Provincetown AIDS Memorial
The Provincetown AIDS Memorial is a horizontal monument, a unique monument in the living ocean. This memorial is a reminder of the lives lost to AIDS and the humanitarian achievements of the caregivers who responded to the crisis. It is also a reminder of those who are still fighting to live and the continuing impact of AIDS in communities worldwide. Provincetown was a first responder to the crisis in this country. In 1983 the Provincetown AIDS Support Group opened its doors to hundreds of people living with AIDS who came here seeking assistance and treatment. Here they found open minds, big hearts and an interest in their well being. Provincetowns commitment to being a caring community continues today.
Erected 2018 by : The Provincetown Cultural Council in conjunction with the Massachusetts Cultural Council.
Topics. This historical marker and memorial is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Disasters • Science & Medicine.
Location. 42° 3.083′ N, 70° 11.244′ W. Marker is in Provincetown, Massachusetts, in Barnstable County. It is at the
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Regionally, this marker and memorial is on Massachusetts’ Cape Cod. It is also in the American Northeast and in New England. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Provincetown Veterans Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Sons of Provincetown (a few steps from this marker); Rose Dorothea (within shouting distance of this marker); #286 Commercial St. (within shouting distance of this marker); Mayflowers Passengers Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Pilgrim Memorial Stone (within shouting distance of this marker); Universalist Meeting House of Provincetown
Photographed by Brandon D Cross, September 20, 2019
2. Provincetown AIDS Memorial
More about this marker. This 17-ton monument was created and designed by sculptor and installation artist Lauren Ewing.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 10, 2019. It was originally submitted on November 8, 2019, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 843 times since then and 38 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 8, 2019, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
