Jenney Museum, Plymouth Rock Foundation events

The Jenney Museum and Plymouth Rock Foundation will celebrate stories of people and events, beginning with the Pilgrims, who fought to preserve freedom, from Aug. 18-20.

The following is a list of scheduled events:

Statehouse Tour: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 18. Attendees can tour the Statehouse of Boston with Paul Jehle, historian and pastor of The New Testament Church in Plymouth. The tour is free, but registration is required.

The Pilgrim Progress: 6 p.m. Aug. 19. The Pilgrim Progress is a re-enactment of the Pilgrims church service. This event is free to attend and begins at Plymouth Rock.

Celebration of the Beginning of America: 7:30 p.m. Aug. 19. There will be a Celebration of the Beginning of America at the First Church in Town Square, Plymouth, with music, historic presentations and drama. The event is free, but reservations are required as seating is limited. An offering will be taken.

American Heritage Tour: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 20. There will be an American Heritage Tour which includes a guided tour of the National Monument to the Forefathers and the historic district of Plymouth, as well as admission to the Jenney Museum. Cost is $22 for adults and $12.50 for children between 5-17. Reservation are required. Visit jenneymuseum.org for tour information.

Celebration of Faith and Freedom: 2:30 to 3:45 p.m. Aug. 20. There will be a Celebration of Faith and Freedom at the Jenney Museum, 48 Summer St., Plymouth. Attendees will learn how the Pilgrims influenced the writing of the Declaration of Independence and the founding of the country. They will also visit the Abolitionist exhibit and learn about the Underground Railroad then and now. In the Family Exhibit, attendees will see how society is built from the family up, not from the government down, and how the Pilgrims believed the family was the cornerstone of society. Local historians Dr. Paul Jehle, pastor of the New Testament Church; Leo Martin, director of education at the Jenney Museum in Plymouth; Rich Howell, historian and re-enactor; and Jennie Fornier will be among the speakers during this event. The event is free, and donations will be taken to support the educational programs at the museum. Contact the Jenney Museum for reservations. Space is limited.

Celebrate and Let Freedom Ring: 4 to 7 p.m. Aug. 20. The event wraps up with Celebrate and Let Freedom Ring at New Hope Chapel, 89 Court St., Plymouth. Attendees can join this patriotic celebration with music, drama and historic presentations. Admission is free, but registration is required as seating is limited. An offering will be taken.

To sponsor, volunteer, register or participate in the event, call Nancy Martin at 508-747-4544 or email info@jenneymuseum.org.

The Jenney Museum is a non-profit living history museum. Support for the museum is through admissions, sales, tours, membership and donations. It’s mission is to educate families, students, visitors and the local community regarding the economic, historic and agricultural significance of the Pilgrims of Plimoth Colony, including their relationship to the Native Americans. Educational tours are offered from April through Thanksgiving weekend daily, except Sundays. Reservations are required. Visit jenneymuseum.org for more information about the museum and its educational programs.