A History of Alms & Charity in Plymouth

Saturdays on Burial Hill  Join Us on December 3rd 'Tis the Season of Giving: A History of Alms & Charity in Plymouth   Explore the different ways the people of Plymouth have responded to the needs of their neighbors since the 17th century on this guided walking tour with Dr. Anne Reilly, Executive Director of the Plymouth Antiquarian Society. While local authorities were responsible for providing aid to the poor, private giving played an important role in relief. Learn about the work of the Fragment Society, the charitable organization founded in 1818 and still operating today, and the contributions of individuals who chose to give back to their community.  Please note: There will be no tour in January; monthly tours resume February 4th, 2017.  'Tis the Season of Giving: A History of Alms & Charity in Plymouth is part of Burial Hill: History in Progress, a free program that will continue through the year 2020. Launched independently in 2011 by the Plymouth Antiquarian Society, the Burial Hill series is now a collaborative program with the Pilgrim Society & Pilgrim Hall Museum. Each year, we will present a series of history expeditions on Burial Hill, one of America's oldest and most significant burying grounds. Tours will be offered on the first Saturday of every month at 1 pm (excepting January); meet at the top of the Hill.  No reservations are required for individuals and families. Participants may traverse steep and slippery slopes; please wear appropriate shoes. Severe weather may cancel tour; updates will be posted on the Plymouth Antiquarian Society Facebook page.  For more information contact pasm@verizon.net or call 508-746-0012  For a full listing of upcoming tours, visit www.plymouthantiquariansociety.org