​You've been reading several blogs about the many establishments who are celebrating The Pink House's 100th birthday in Salisbury, Amesbury, Newburyport, Plum Island, Rowley and Ipswich...

​The Whole Town’s Buzzing! It’s time to celebrate The Pink House Centennial on Saturday, June 14, 2025! 

You are invited to the all-day, community wide, family friendly celebration honoring 100 wonderful years of the Pink House (1925–2025)—a place full of stories, charm, and community spirit, never to be forgotten.

 
Alan Bull Studio
Pink House Paintings
18 Graf Rd #18
Open 1 - 5 pm
Check out this native-born Mainer’s paintings, murals, and illustrations. Alan’s art is yours for the viewing—and purchasing with a Pink House discount.
 
alchemy + art
Art Show
44 Main Street, Amesbury
Open 11 am - 6 pm 
Barbara Burns-Dore (@papergoddess2) has created incredible art featuring the back of the Pink House! See her work and others’ at this unique downtown gallery!
 
Angie’s Diner
Sarah Luz Pink House Photography
7 Pleasant Street, Newburyport
Open 7 am  - 8 pm 
Enjoy looking at Sarah’s Pink House photos while sharing a homestyle family-style meal in this wonderful, kid-friendly establishment.
 
Beach Plum Flower Shop
Ray Rey Pink House Paintings
50 Water Street #301, Newburyport
Open 9 am  - 5 pm 
Take in the sweet aromas, the stunning floral arrangements, and the fine visuals of Ray’s Pink House paintings in this boutique shop. It’s a win, win, win.
 
The Coffee Factory
Pink House Paintings
56 State Street, Newburyport
Open 7 am - 6 pm 
 Artist-curated paintings of our magnificent Pink House adorn the walls of this café serving aromatic blends, yummy treats, sandwiches, and more!
  
Leavitt & Co.
Pink House Photo Display
11 Pleasant Street, Newburyport
Open 11 am  - 6 pm 
Check out these timeless, fashionable styles and accessories designed to empower women, while admiring equally beautiful photographs of our Pink House.
 
Newburyport Art Association
Pink House Art by Local Artisans
65 Water Street, Newburyport
Open 11 am  - 5 pm 
Newburyport Art Association—where art is for everyone! Feast your eyes upon several local artists’ work starring The Pink House as the theme.
 
New England Sketch Book
Chris Robinson PH Block Prints
1 Water Street, Ferry Wharf Rear, Newburyport
Open 10 am  - 6 pm 
History and culture is New England Sketch Book’s specialty! Drop by and check out Chris Robinson’s PH block prints. They’re stunning.
 
Newburyport Brewing Co.
Alan Bull PH Art
4 New Pasture Road, Newburyport
Open Noon  - 10 pm 
What could be better than hanging with a cold brew from the tap room, checking out Alan Bull’s Pink House artwork, and then catching a game of pickleball? This spot has it all!
 
Nu Kitchen 
Pink House Local Artwork
19 Pleasant Street, Newburyport
Open 8 am –  8 pm
Great food for a healthy lifestyle in an uplifting atmosphere! Enjoy a salad, wrap, smoothie, or panini while taking in the local Pink House artwork!
  
Threadneedle Gallery Fine Art
Pink House Art by Various Local Artists
0 Threadneedle Alley. Newburyport
Open Noon – 5 pm
Outstanding artwork of Plum Island, The Pink House, local homes, beaches, and artifacts. Stop by to see the work of Janis Sanders, Adrienne Kernan Lavallee, Rebecca Klementovich, and more!

Valerie’s Gallery
Pink House Jewelry
26 State Street, Newburyport 
Open 10 am –  6 pm
Explore handmade American crafts, artisan jewelry, pottery, and items you can dedicate to your Pink House collection! Thank Valerie, who has done things behind the scenes for years, for being such a long time Pink House supporter on your behalf. 

 
Interlocks Salon 
10% Off Retail Items at the Med Spa just for saying "Pink House" 
+ special Pink House refreshments
58 Merrimack Street, Newburyport
Offering discount on Friday 6/13 (9 am -6 pm)
and Saturday June 14 (9 am - 4 pm) 

Mention your love of the PH while sipping on your beverage, and an associate can share tips on products you’ll love on the Med Spa side, especially with a discount!

Interlocks has won multiple awards for excellence, offering a plethora of sought after services for health and beauty, with top notch staff and products to support you.

Ginny Eramo, who owns interlocks, has been a great supporter of The Pink House. She showed up for the cause and spoke up in important ways at critical junctures. Please be sure to thank her and her staff for being Pink House fans - just like you! 

So many places to choose from, merchants, restaurants and other establishments from Salisbury to Ipswich and all in-between are pulling together to celebrating our Iconic Pink House, as they have always done!  Because we all have community spirit! Some are offered on June 16, others all weekend, still others are all month long!   

YUM! BE SURE to take pictures of what you eat or sip,  tag us on Facebook or IG... with the hashtag #rememberthepinkhouse. Let's get to it! 

Abraham’s Bagels 
Pink Cream Cheese Special​
11 Liberty Street, Newburyport
Open 7 am - 2 pm 
Pop in for a great selection of yummy bagels, fixins’, breakfast sandwiches, or treat yourself to delicious pizza, soups, salads, and more. And don’t forget to spread the Pink House cream cheese! Maybe over pink (ish) Lox!
 
The Angry Donut and Cafe
Pink House Strawberry Donut
42 Inn Street, Newburyport
Open 8 am  - 4 pm 
Grab a donut (so many flavors!), a muffin, richly brewed coffee, and enjoy the outdoor seating with your family -  and even your fur buddies! Just keep them away from your PH Donut! 
 
Bob Lobster
Pink House Chowder and PH Lobster Roll Special
49 Plum Island Turnpike, Enroute to Plum Island
11 am- 7 pm
Situated right across from The Pink House acre! Don’t miss picking up the special Pink House chowder or a Chef Brad’s incredible take on a Pink House lobster roll. YUM! 
 
Brine
Pink House Cocktail
17 State Street, Newburyport
Open Noon - 10 pm food ; cocktail until Midnight 
Revel in the gorgeous ambience while sipping on your Pink House cocktail. 
Will it be paired with their Ceviche, Crudo, Carpaccio? Or with each of the four seasonal courses offered? So many decisions!

The Candyman
Pink House Strawberry SaltTaffy
14 Pleasant Street, Newburyport
​10 am to 7 pm 
 Dedicated to sweeting your day with their large selection of freshly made chocolates, fudge, saltwater taffy and penny candy! Come in on Saturday to ask for their Pink House special. 
 
Chococoa Baking Company
The Pink House Whoopie
The Tannery Marketplace – Mill Building #1
50 Water Street, Newburyport
Open 7 am  - 4 pm 
For the whole family, a bite-sized twist on the original whoopie pie, especially perfect with a cup of coffee. Indulge in the award-winning Whoopies (comes in many flavors!) made from local and all-natural ingredients. 
 
The Cottage Creamery
PH Ice Cream Sundae
14 Plum Island Blvd, Plum Island
Open Noon- 10 PM
Who doesn’t want to get ice cream on a summer Saturday?  Come to the Creamery and ask for the special Pink House Sundae on the menu board all weekend long!
 
Flatbread Company Amesbury
Pink House Spicy Strawberry Margarita with Pink Salt!
5 Market Square, Amesbury
Open 11:30 am - 9 pm 
Oh just the most delish flatbread (gluten free too) made in stone and clay ovens! It’s fun to watch them make your pizza in the open-kitchen while sipping on The Pink House cocktail.
Psst: Their salad dressing is to die for. And their desserts not to be missed.
 
Loretta
Special Pink House Cocktail
15 Pleasant Street, Newburyport
Open 11 am  - 11:00 pm 
Enjoy the Loretta Burger, some mussels, Thai lettuce wraps, clam chowder or any of the scrumptious Daily Specials while sipping their Pink House cocktail in their cool, classy ambience. 
 
Mad Martha's Island Cafe
Fabulous PH Pancakes
51 Northern Blvd, Plum Island
Open 7 am - 2 pm 
 The ladies who run Mad Martha's are the best! Order their delicious PH Pancakes in the most charming and happy atmosphere around. If you’ve never been, your tummies are missing some unique breakfast treats, while listening to the ocean waves breaking right across the street!
  
Market Square Bakehouse
Pink House Strawberry Matcha
5 Market Street, Amesbury
Open 6:30 am  - 4 pm 
All month enjoy The Pink House Strawberry Matcha (wow!) with a delectable panini, a super tasty salad, a truly french croissant among other freshly baked goods, all in a cozy environment. 
 
Riptide Café and Bar
PH Cocktail and Pink House Diorama 
23 Plum Island Blvd, Plum Island
Open 11:30 am  - 11:30 pm 
Home to elevated beach cuisine: pizzas, burgers, salads, appetizers. A great environment to enjoy your Pink House cocktail or another specialty drink. Don’t forget to check out the Pink House diorama hand made to order by islander Joe Cmar permanently, posted on the patio dining area! These people have been wonderful to the Pink House cause!
 
Sea Level Oyster Bar NBPT
Year-Round Specially Designated PH Cocktail
1 Market Square, Newburyport
Open 11:30 am  - 10 pm 
Enjoy the freshest seafood, sushi and oysters (of course), while indulging in The Pink House cocktail known to all in the area, offered ALL SUMMER long! Other signature drinks, sake, and mocktails make each visit one to talk about.
 
Starboard Galley
Specially Created PH Cocktail
55 Water Street, Newburyport
Open 11:30 am  - 9 pm 
What could be better than enjoying some delectable seafood, on the waterfront, while sipping on The Pink House cocktail created by a family-friendly, 40+ year-old local, reliable, casual dining spot. Feels like dining with family and is sooo good. 
 
The Sunset Club
Yummy Pink House Cocktail
4 Old Point Road, Plum Island
Open Noon –  9 pm
Relax in the super-fun environment at the Sunset Club. Sit around the fire pit, relax in an Adirondack chair or at a picnic table while sipping The Pink House cocktail (back by popular demand) and trying to pick which fantastic thing you may want to indulge in from their menu.
 
 
Three Sweat Peas Bakery Cafe
Strawberry PH Cupcake
164 Main Street, Rowley
Open 7 am  - 3 pm 
The handcrafted baked goods are incredible, so just imagine how a just-baked Pink House Strawberry Cupcake will be! The vibe and flavors can’t be beat from this family-owned café that also provides gluten-free and vegan options.
 
 
The Thirsty Whale
The Pink Drink
24 Market Square, Newburyport
Open Noon – 8 pm for food; until Midnight for cocktails
Known for their sailor-strong drinks, this couple-owned restaurant serves the yummiest chef-recreated Mediterranean-style dishes in a cool brick-building vibe that’s over 150 years old, right in the heart of Newburyport. 
 
Zumi’s Espresso and Ice Cream
Pink (House) Lemonade
40 Market Street, Ipswich
Open 7 am - 6 pm
Home to the White Nutella Mocha coffee drink, among other incredible signature coffees, ice cream and pastries, this community-forward coffeehouse will share some delicious Pink House Pink Lemonade to celebrate right in the heart of Ipswich. 
 

For more details visit our dedicated Pink House 100th Celebration Web page where you will find a map and a list of the over 50 establishments that are participating across the region! 

You are invited to a free, family-friendly, all-day event commemorating the 100th anniversary of the beloved Pink House (1925–2025) on June 14!

To celebrate the rich history, charm, and enduring legacy of this cherished community landmark, over 50 local/regional businesses—including galleries, restaurants, bars, and creameries—are joining in the festivities.

Enjoy special food and drink offerings, curated photo exhibits, exclusive merchandise, and the opportunity to connect with fellow community members.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS! 
SPREAD THE WORD!

Participating establishments will feature their Pink House-themed offerings throughout the day, with some extending celebrations through the weekend or even the entire month!  Here are a few featured stores around Newburyport and Plum Island. 

 Brass Lyon
Pink House Art and Gift Ideas
36 Market Square
Open 10 am-6 pm on June 14
(Pink House goods offered through June)
Amazingly fun and unique gifts that are both practical, decorative, nautical and sometimes whimsical.  Hunt among them for Pink House collectibles.
 
Coastal Chic Newburyport 
Pink House Jewelry and Painted Oyster Shells
32 Water Street, Unit 2
Open 11 am - 5 pm 
Explore the curated collection of home goods and beautiful gift products. You won’t be disappointed by the Pink House items, jewelry, and gorgeous painted oyster shells.
  
Dyno Records 
The Pink House Music Album
1 Middle Street
Open 10 am  - 9 pm 
Visit the little shop with the big sound! Listen to the incredible “Be Where I Am”,
the Pink House album by the Unnamed Colors Band!
 
Green Plum Vintage Goods
Pink House Gift/Decorative Items
21 Market Square
Open 10 am  - 6 pm 
There are so many artistic items in this amazing shop dedicated to The Pink House! See dried floral arrangements, vintage dishware, clothing, books, furniture, and did we say Pink House art (some by Peter Neverette)?
 
Greetings By Design
Pink House Puzzle and Merch
6 Market Square
Open 10 am – 5:30 pm 
Come visit this shop’s wonderful collection of local art, gifts, greeting cards, stationery, and more, including a Pink House puzzle!

Lee & Co.
Displaying Pink House Art
7 Market Street, Amesbury
Open 10 am  - 6 pm 
A fabulous woman-owned shop providing eclectic décor and wardrobe--
where modern meets vintage. .
  
Partridge in a Bear Tree
17 Market Square
Open 9 am  - 5 pm 
Looking for one-of-a-kind holiday decorations and gifts.
Stop in and ask for their special Pink House offerings.
 
Plum Island Soap Co.
205 Northern Blvd.
Open 11 am – 4 pm
Soothing and luscious body lotions, sea salts, soaps, moisturizers, and other daily-locally-made products to treat your skin are found here -including a Pink House special.
 
Simply Sweet
Pink House Candy Boxes
12 Inn Street
Open 11 am  - 5 pm 
Quench your sweet tooth with some yummy ice cream, chocolates, and candies, offering special selections in Pink House photo boxes! The perfect hostess gift for the summer.  
 
Sustain Boutique & Chandlery
Pink House Soy Candles
33 Pleasant Street
Open 10 am – 6 pm
Have you ever been to a scent room? Stop by this beautiful boutique for fashionable, sustainable clothing, home goods, and ask for their The Pink House soy candle!

Visit our new 100th Celebration Web page, our Facebook and Instagram for more details!  And watch right here for the next two weeks as we publish more blog posts featuring all participants! Spread the word!

To Celebrate the 100th birthday of The Pink House (1925-2025), establishments from  Salisbury to Ipswich will be doing something special, each in their own way, on Saturday, June 14th! We're highlighting over 50 local businesses offering Pink House themed food, drink, art and crafts in the days counting down to June 14th in our blog series. 
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In this case, two bookstores in Newburyport are thinking pink, offering books about The Pink House, or that feature The Pink House within it's pages. Please stop in, leave with some goodies, and be sure to tell them you think they are awesome for participating in the Pink House Centennial Celebration! 

Both the shops below carry books that contain Pink House photos, poems, stories or mention of our iconic landmark.  And ask for The Pink House coloring book by STPH's Alison Odle!  

Jabberwocky Books
50 Water Street #22
Open 9 am  - 7 pm 
Books featuring The Pink House
Since 1972, this independent bookstore has been bringing books and people together.
They'll supply any title you need! 

Illume Books
10 Market Square
Open 11 am  - 5 pm 
​Books featuring The Pink House
If you love books, board games, journals, this inspiring store has been supporting local authors since it opened two years ago. 

Some places will continue to offer Pink House specials through that weekend, some through the whole month! 

Visit our new web page devoted entirely to The Pink House's 100th birthday celebration for all the details! 
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And be sure to come back to see the whole blog series!

​Now, each time you drive by
No welcome to Plum Island, appears to the eye.
 
Where once, local history stood to greet you
Now, there is emptiness.
 
For 100 years in this community
It drew a smile from passersby
A Welcome nod, along that last mile.
 
The inspiration, the chatter, the dreaming
It all mattered, to those who truly care.
 
Within the big hearts of the old and the young
The magic - captured them all.
 
The Story is still to be told
About unity inside a community that values its history.
 
Remember The Pink House
Forevermore.
 
Those who fought to save it
Those who did not.
 
Remember The Pink House
This Place Still Matters.

Sadly, on March 11, 2025, the iconic Pink House was demolished.  After valiant efforts to save it, many members of our community were devastated by the US Fish and Wildlife Service’s (FWS) decision to tear down this local landmark.   
 
The Pink House, built in 1925, stood for 100 years as a welcome sign to all those heading to Plum Island.  It shall always be an important part of our local history.  The legacy of the Pink House will live on and its story will always be remembered!   You can read about the grass roots efforts to save the structure and its history at Support The Pink House (here on the blog, and throughout the website).
 
A group of local supporters have organized The Pink House 100th Celebration, which will be open to the public on Saturday June 14, 2025 from 9 am - 4 pm.  The Celebration will kick off at PITA Hall (8 Plum Island Boulevard, Newbury) with an Artists Fair hosted by Kathy Culbert and Sandy Tilton.  Many local artists, who continue to be inspired by The Pink House, have accepted invitations to participate as vendors and will be offering many special items for sale.  All are welcome to attend!   
 
Support The Pink House, Inc. will be represented at this event offering some of the finest Pink House creations for sale. There will also be a Pink House cake cutting ceremony around 3 pm  including "special guests".   
 
In addition, Alison Odle and Kelly Page are organizing community wide art shows and displays throughout the area.  Many local restaurants and shops will be participating, offering Pink House cocktails, Pink House food specials & Pink House collectable memorabilia!  A first annual Pink House Day map will be printed and available at PITA Hall, and some of the other establishments, as well as on-line to highlight all the special places to visit. 
 
Plans are coming together for this community wide celebration ensuring that the story and legacy of the Pink House will live on!  Be sure to mark your calendar for June 14th and watch your local news and social media (and this blog!) for more details on this event coming soon.

To our dear Pink House community,

We want to thank everyone for your incredible patience as we all awaited news.

Governor Healey and her staff, Senator Tarr, and Rep Kassner worked diligently since the Governor stepped in to stop the demolition on 10/30. They hoped to achieve the win for all that has always been possible with The Pink House.

Rest assured they met with the right people, including decision makers at the highest positions within FWS and the DOI. Several prime new parcels of acreage, most abutting refuges Matt Hillman manages were offered, along with the former ones Support the Pink House submitted, by the Governor’s office. All were denied.
After all of that work, the only option FWS would allow was no different than what they offered for the auction -to move the house to another location within 90 days, a crippling time frame.

We are all incredibly disappointed at the absolute waste on FWS part of an incredible opportunity to swap this one acre for up to 400+ new acres of land to conserve, and fulfill the deal they came to us with saying land swap would be so beneficial to their mission.

The donors intention was to restore the house in place, aligning with the public’s desire, which also formed STPH’s mission. However, when faced with the prospect of The Pink House being gone forever - or moving it to a similar location, specifically within the vista - we all decided to at least explore the option.
STPH and the donor worked together all through the holidays, consulting experts and service providers. Ultimately the hurdles proved untenable, and what might work simply needed more time for proper due diligence.

FWS cited March 31 as an absolute deadline citing the Migratory Bird period. That ends in June, which, Matt Hillman said at a December meeting, is why they planned the auction for July. They could have easily granted the extension so the proper due diligence could be done. The elected officials and the angel donor asked them repeatedly to extend the deadline the few months till June. FWS refused.

Land was extremely limited, and initial outreach was discouraging/wasn’t fruitful. A consequence of moving PH to purchased land is that it would exhaust the million dollars, leaving a boarded up house on pilings without the funds to restore it – a result far from what we were all working to achieve. Senator Tarr sought a nonprofit end user, and while discussions were had with two promising groups, again, their due diligence would not be accomplished within the time frame FWS set.

Moving The Pink House it would also affect the perpetual preservation restriction we worked so hard to achieve to keep the house’s signature silhouette, size, color and prevent it from being demolished. Efforts to extend the time just three months - past the Migratory Bird season, was repeatedly requesteD to no avail.

It’s really disappointing to leave opportunities worthy of exploration unfulfilled, due to the time limits FWS imposed.

We are extremely grateful to Governor Healey, Senator Tarr, Rep Kassner and their staffs who, seeing the incredible value The Pink House brings to the State and this region, lent their substantial powers to this effort.

We all should be proud of the efforts put forth. You called and emailed FWS and the federally elected officials, signed petitions and cards, came to rallies, donated, came to meetings, passionately commented across social media, shared the word, wrote letters to the editor, commented on media postings anywhere you found them, came out to visit, photograph, and paint the house in all seasons, under the moon, the milky way, the northern lights, sunrises and sunsets.

Our work, and the many generous souls who helped us along the way, have allowed The Pink House to remain in its rightful home for nearly a decade longer that it would have, if FWS had not been stopped.

It is hard to effectively say thank you to our donor’s unbelievably generous offer. Or to our Governor for stepping in to stop the demolition, and, together with her impressive, talented staff, took this to a higher level. To Senator Tarr for his many efforts on this project throughout the years and for taking a stand for this region, joined by Rep Kassner.

It should not go unnoticed, that due to these people’s actions, The Pink House did enter its hundredth year as our icon. We are all so grateful for that alone.
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