Plymouth Antiquarian Society's November Events

Immigrant Stories on Burial Hill: Saturday, November 5, 1pm

Retrace the experiences of immigrant arrivals in Plymouth from Pilgrim times to the 20th century on this free public tour led by Dr. Donna Curtin, Executive Director of Pilgrim Hall Museum. Meet on top of the Hill. No reservations are required. Participants should wear comfortable shoes for walking. Severe weather may cancel tour; updates will be posted on the Society's Facebook page.

97th Annual Meeting & Brunch: Saturday, November 12, 10:30am

Join us at the John Carver Inn for our annual business meeting, a delicious brunch buffet, and a presentation by Executive Director Dr. Anne Reilly on the Antiquarians and the Pilgrim Tercentenary of 1920-21. Non-members welcome! $30 per person. Prepaid reservations are required by November 4th. Tickets are non-refundable. To reserve your place use the PayPal button on our website, email pasm@verizon.net, or call 508-746-0012.

America's Hometown Thanksgiving Parade: Saturday, November 19, 11am

Generously sponsored by Curry College, the Hedge House float will appear in this year's parade. Interested in donning a costume? Members and friends are invited to march as suffragists to commemorate the upcoming 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment. Email pasm@verizon.net or call 508-746-0012 for details.

Illuminate: Saturday, November 19, 4pm

The Hedge House lawn will shine as the venue for this year's inspirational event, organized by Plymouth 400, Inc., the organization planning the 400th anniversary of the 1620 Mayflower voyage and the founding of Plymouth Colony. The Hedge House will be open for free tours following the candle-lighting ceremony until 6pm. For more information, visit http://www.plymouth400inc.org/events/illuminate-thanksgiving-2016.

The Plymouth Antiquarian Society is the town's largest nonprofit preservation organization, dedicated to sharing local history with both community members and visitors since 1919.

For more information about the Society's events and activities, visit www.plymouthantiquariansociety.org or www.facebook.com/plymouthantiquarian.

13th Annual Taste Of The Town

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The clock is ticking: Mayflower II needs your help!

With only 18 days to go, our Kickstarter campaign for a portion of Mayflower II's restoration cost needs some help from friends and supporters. Kickstarter is all-or-nothing, and we have $190K to go. Can you help by pledging $10 and telling 10 friends about this chance to make history and save this one-of-a-kind reproduction at www.SaveMayflower.org? We have rewards of historic proportions for our backers! Thank you!

New Backer Incentive: Send Mayflower II Off on November 1

Do you have your tickets for the Mayflower II Send-Off Cruise aboard Capt. John Boats on Tuesday, November 1?! This will be your last chance to see our historic ship before she heads to Mystic Seaport for two years of restoration work. She will return fully restored and able to sail again in 2019.

When you pledge at the $75 Harbor Cruise level through Kickstarter, you will receive a VIP ticket, including reserved seating and a souvenir goody bag to thank you for your gift. Visit www.SaveMayflower.org to secure your ticket today. Tickets are also available for $25 general admission ($20 for members) at mayflowersendoff.eventbrite.com!

All events are subject to change based on weather and tide. We anticipate that if all goes well, Mayflower II will be leaving her berth at the State Pier between 11:30am and 1:30pm on Tuesday, November 1st and will be tugged down Cape Cod Canal.

Pilgrim Festival Chorus Presents Around the World Christmas

Pilgrim Festival Chorus (PFC), the region’s principal community chorus, presents three Around the World Christmas concerts, each at 7:30 pm, on Friday, December 2 at Central Congregational Church, 2 Webster Street, Middleborough; Saturday, December 3 at St. Bonaventure Church, 803 State Road, Plymouth; and Sunday, December 4 at First Parish Unitarian Universalist Church, 842 Tremont Street, Duxbury. The chorus is conducted by Music Director William B. Richter and accompanied by Assistant Director Elizabeth Chapman Reilly.


Around the World Christmas is a musical journey exploring the diverse Christmas music throughout the world. From the glorious medieval processional, Gaudete, to one of the loveliest motets of the Renaissance, O Magnum Mysterium, the program includes carols old and new from many different countries, and some of the exciting and joyous carols from Africa, South America, and the West Indies. This musical tour kindles holiday lovers’ appetites for all the music they'll enjoy during this celebrated season.


Since 1999, PFC has delighted South Shore audiences with classical programming. The group of over 70 vocalists of all adult ages is dedicated to authentic choral singing. In addition to the winter concert, PFC generally presents a major choral work each spring, an annual Messiah Sing in December, and summer concerts with pops-style programming.

Tickets are $20.00 for adults, $18.00 for senior citizens and $15.00 for students over 14. Children under the age of 14 are admitted free. Advance tickets may be purchased online at www.pilgrimfestivalchorus.org; and from PFC members. To reserve tickets by phone, please call Gail at (781) 826-8416. For more information on the concert or PFC, please visit their website at www.pilgrimfestivalchorus.org, or follow Pilgrim Festival Chorus on Facebook.

About Pilgrim Festival Chorus

The Pilgrim Festival Chorus (PFC) is a volunteer, not-for-profit singing group dedicated to performing choral music in public and private concerts; to providing music education to its members and the public; and to encouraging and promoting the performance of quality choral music. The PFC is funded in part by grants from many of the region's Cultural Councils, local agencies supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency. For more information about PFC, please visit www.pilgrimfestivalchorus.org, or follow Pilgrim Festival Chorus on Facebook.   

Nelson Street Sidewalk Construction to Begin

The town of Plymouth announced that the Sidewalk Improvement Project for Nelson Street is expected to commence the week of Oct. 24.

This work will extend the sidewalk on the northern side of Nelson Street towards Nelson Memorial Park and connect it to Water Street. The Department of Public Works anticipates that this work will take approximately two weeks -to complete. The typical work hours during this two-week time period will be from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Mondays to Fridays.

During these work hours, residents can expect temporary traffic delays and detours. The town of Plymouth and the contractors will make every effort to minimize these inconveniences to residents, business owners and visitors to the area. However, due to the inherent nature of construction, some level of disturbance will be inevitable.

To see the latest schedules and project information, visit the Department of Public Work’s Project page at plymouth-ma.gov/public-works/pages/dpw-projects-updates. General and nonemergency questions regarding the Nelson Street Sidewalk Improvement Project may be directed to the town’s Engineering Department at 508-747-1620, ext. 199, during normal business hours, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Illuminate Thanksgiving

Join us for ‘Illuminate Thanksgiving’ on November 19 for America’s Hometown Thanksgiving weekend! As one small candle may light a thousand, so the light here kindled has shown unto many.” Governor William Bradford ~ Of Plimoth Plantation The year 2020 will mark the 400th anniversary of the sailing of the Mayflower, and in the first of many events, members of the General Society of Mayflower Descendants will gather in Plymouth for the Plymouth 400 ‘Illuminate Thanksgiving’ program. On November 19, join your Mayflower cousins in Pilgrim attire in a procession led by Governor William Bradford from the Mayflower Society House to Hedge House on the Plymouth Waterfront. There, we will participate in a multi-nation, candle-lighting ceremony and a reading of Bradford's inspirational, "One Small Candle" quote. The descendants will then return to the Mayflower Society House front lawn where they will conduct a brief service of remembrance for the Mayflower passengers who traveled to the New World in 1620. The tribute will include 102 luminaries lit in commemoration of our Pilgrim ancestors and their accomplishments. All are welcome to partake in the procession and illumination and we encourage dressing in Pilgrim attire! Please meet at the Mayflower Society House at 3:oo PM on November 19. Following the illumination event, all members and participants in the procession are welcome into the Mayflower Society House for light refreshments. If you would like to join us in commemoration, please RSVP by contacting GSMD Membership Services Manager Georgi Hess at Membership@TheMayflowerSociety.org. For more information: You can download our full press release here! For more information on America's Hometown Thanksgiving weekend including security, parking, lodging and a detailed schedule of events in Plymouth for Nov. 18-20, visit www.USAThanksgiving.com.

Second Church of Plymouth Savers Donation Drive

The Second Church of Plymouth is having their Second Annual Savers Donation Drive next month. This was a great fundraiser last time, bringing in over $800 to the church. All you have to do is clean out those closets, and what a better time than right before all the holiday festivities begin!

SAVE THE DATE: Thurs Nov 10 - Tues Nov 15.

Saver's hours are: Mon - Sat: 9:00 am - 9:30 pm Sun: 10:00 am - 7:00 pm

DON'T FORGET TO ASK FRIENDS AND FAMILY AND MAYBE EVEN COWORKERS!! They can bring their own donations in, all they have to do is tell them it's for Second Church of Plymouth and the church gets paid per pound.

HERE'S A LIST OF ACCEPTED ITEMS!!

Accessories
Hats, mittens, scarves, ties, socks, purses, wallets, backpacks, bags

Clothing & shoes
Men's, women's, children’s

Electrical
Small electrical toasters, radios, power tools, irons, blenders, mixers, stereos, CD players, speakers, DVD and VCR players, table lamps, floor lamps, humidifiers

Exercise & outdoor
Bicycles, golf accessories, garden tools, sports equipment, exercise equipment, skis

Kids
Toys, games, puzzles, stuffed animals

Kitchen
Pots, pans, utensils, china cups, vases, dishes, cutlery, glassware, silverware, stemware

Knick-knacks
Jewelry, crafts, mugs, candles, pictures/frames, baskets, ornaments, hand tools

Media
Hardback and paperback books, magazines, records, tapes, CDs, videos, DVDs, computer software

Small furniture
All chairs, tables (dining, kitchen, coffee, end, computer, night stand, patio), dressers, hutch, armoire, bookcase, cabinets, entertainment centers

Other textiles
Bed/bath towels, sheets, blankets, pillows, curtains, tablecloths

Note: Please contact your local store for a complete list of acceptable and non-acceptable donations.This list may be changed and/or modified as needed to accommodate business needs. Some locations and Donation Drive Fundraisers do not accept any furniture items, so please call ahead.

Juicy Living, Juicy Jazz

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Plymouth Rock Youth Lacrosse Membership Meeting

Plymouth Rock Youth Lacrosse will be holding its Annual Membership Meeting on Monday, October 17th, at PCIS. The Annual Meeting is open to all members and families of Plymouth Rock Youth Lacrosse and will include the election of new officers and members of the PRYL Board of Directors.

Date: Monday, October 17, 2016
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: PCIS cafeteria located inside the PCIS school on Long Pond Road.

Great Island Artisans Guild “Holiday Arts”

Mark your calendar for Saturday, November 26th to visit “Holiday Arts” arts and craft fair hosted by the Great Island Artisans Guild. The fair will be at the Great Island Overlook Clubhouse, 149 Great Island Road, Plymouth, from 10 am to 4 pm featuring the work of talented artisans from the Pinehills community and beyond. Our show includes original art, photography, American Girl sized canopy beds, cradles and doll bedding, handbags, totes, scarves, unique jewelry, crafted woodworking, decorative painting, personalized children’s items, soaps, hand made candy, wooden toys and dried flower arrangements. 

Ours is an indoor craft show so rain or shine it will be a wonderful event. 

One FREE $25 gift certificates will be given away every half hour from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm to be used at any booth the day of the show. 

Take Exit 3 off Route 3 to Beaver Dam Road and follow the signs to the show.

The Challenge is On... Float the Boat!

The Challenge is On... Float the Boat! Help Us Raise $250k for Mayflower II's Restoration A gift from the English people to commemorate the US-British alliance during World War II, an iconic symbol of freedom, and a floating classroom, Mayflower II has delighted visitors from near and far for over 60 years. The time has come to preserve and protect Mayflower II for future generations to learn from and enjoy. We are excited to announce that we launched a global Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign with a goal of $250,000 to support the restoration of Mayflower II! The campaign ends on November 16 and it is all or nothing; so we must meet (or better yet, exceed) our goal in order to collect the funds. In the spirit that Mayflower II is everybody’s ship and belongs to the Nation, you will have the chance to be a part of this historic project by pledging today. YOU are so important to this effort, and today our goal is to gain 500 backers in the first 24 hours of this campaign. Will you help us?

Local businesses have already joined in on the campaign, pledging their support and helping us with this promotional video!

How You Can Help Please share our campaign at SaveMayflower.org with your family, friends, and colleagues as we need as many people to participate as possible to reach our goal. Successful Kickstarter campaigns gain momentum in the first few days so spreading the word quickly is important. YOUR gift will make such a difference in ensuring the longevity of Mayflower II, so that she may serve as a floating classroom for generations to come. Thank you from all of us at Plimoth Plantation for your support! If you have any questions about the Kickstarter campaign, or would like more details on how you can help “Float the Boat!” please contact Courtney Roy-Branigan, Director of Development, at ext. 8203.

Art in Bloom Opening Reception

Art in Bloom

Opening Reception

Friday, October 7, 2016, 6:00pm

Wonderfully Imaginative floral interpretations

of Select Artwork from our

49th Annual Juried Art Show!

Live music, hors d'oeuvres,

free admission, open to the public

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