Farewell and Thank You!

It's been four years since we first launched Around the Mayflower and we are proud to have been an integral part providing Plymouth with news, events and happenings around town. After long consideration, we have decided to shut down the Around the Mayflower website.

Over the next week or so, we will be closing down the site but wanted to take a moment and say thank you for your support of Around the Mayflower over the years!

We appreciate our sponsors, the friends we have met along the way and the great residents of Plymouth!

Plymouth Antiquarian Society November Burial Hill Tour

First Saturdays on Burial Hill 

Join Us on November 4th at 1 pm

Immigrant Tales of Plymouth

The English colonists who landed in 1620 were only the first of many immigrant arrivals in Plymouth, each with their own reasons for coming over. Find out what attracted diverse newcomers to Plymouth and how they fared in America's hometown on this guided walking tour with Dr. Donna Curtin, Executive Director of Pilgrim Hall Museum.

Immigrant Tales of 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).

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

Jazz: Rick Hammett & Friends - Saturday Oct. 28th, Doors Open at 6pm

Pilgrim Festival Chorus Presents A Hometown Christmas

Pilgrim Festival Chorus (PFC), the region’s principal community chorus, presents its holiday season concert, A Hometown Christmas, on Saturday, December 2 at 7:30 pm, and Sunday December 3 at 4:00 pm, at St. Bonaventure Parish, 803 State Road, Plymouth. The chorus is conducted by Music Director William B. Richter and accompanied by Assistant Director Elizabeth Chapman Reilly.

A Hometown Christmas offer favorite carols and seasonal music drawn from previous PFC winter concert programs, set in three sections: Anticipation, Night of Wonder, and Christmas. The performance begins with a chorus procession to the medieval carol, Nowell sing we, both all and some, followed by works on themes of Advent, including Philip Dietterich’s arrangement of People, look east, the tender Polish carol, Infant holy, infant lowly, John Gardiner’s rambunctious arrangement of Tomorrow shall be my dancing day, carols by composers as Mendelssohn, Vaughan Williams, and Rutter, ending with the up-beat Gospel tune, Go where I send thee.

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

Tickets are $20 for adults, $18 for senior citizens and $15 for students over 14. Children age 14 and under are admitted for 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, please visit www.pilgrimfestivalchorus.org, or follow Pilgrim Festival Chorus on Facebook.

Treasures in the attic? Appraisal event to support the Phil!

A dream team of the very best appraisers in the country will be on hand to evaluate and appraise your objects of interest--including Stephen Fletcher of Antiques Roadshow fame and executive vice president of Skinner Inc.

An appraisal fee of $10 per item will be charged and will go directly to the Phil. Consignments will also be accepted; 20% of any monies earned by The Exchange as a result of this event will benefit the Phil.

Large items or collections may be dropped off in advance by calling The Exchange at 774-283-4697.

Visit theplymouthexchange.com for more information.

Oct 28th! Flavors of Spain & Italy Concert!

Flavors of Spain & Italy! at Plymouth North Performing Arts Center 7:30 PM on October 28th Steven Karidoyanes, Conductor Eliot Fisk, Guitarist MENDELSSOHN Italian Symphony RODRIGO Concierto de Aranjuez ROSSINI Overture:The Barber of Seville As conductor Steven Karidoyanes describes it, this program bursts with spirit and exotic color inspired by the composers' visits to Spain and Italy--the melody that dominates the middle portion of the concerto is so achingly beautiful and our guest will leave the audience in awe. World-renowned classical guitarist Eliot Fisk joins the Phil in Rodrigo's evocative concerto for guitar and orchestra. Fisk is known worldwide as a charismatic performer famed for his adventurous and virtuosic repertoire. Join us at the after party! Join us after the concert! Celebrate the evening of music with our special guests: Steven Karidoyanes, Eliot Fisk, and other Phil musicians. Mix and mingle over wine, dessert, & coffee. The reception begins immediately following the concert, adjacent to the concert hall. $10 per person.

Halloween on Main Sponsorship Available

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Plymouth Antiquarian Society October Burial Hill Tour

First Saturdays on Burial Hill

Join Us on October 7th at 1 pm

Finding Early Plymouth: An Archaeological View of Burial Hill

Many visitors appreciate the historic vistas observed from Burial Hill's steep slopes, but considerable information about Plymouth's past can be found underground. Dr. David Landon from the Fiske Center for Archaeological Research at the University of Massachusetts Boston will discuss archeological developments in our understanding of early Plymouth from this exceptional vantage point.

Finding Early Plymouth: An Archeological View of Burial Hill 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).

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

American Heritage Tour Saturday September 23rd

Plymouth Rock Foundation 2017 American Heritage Tours

Rediscover your Heritage

Tour Dates

September 23rd 

October 14th 

Special Reduced Group Rates 

Adults - $25.00 

Children - $10.00 

( ages 5- 17 years) 

Includes light refreshments

Think history is boring? Do you know the real history of the Pilgrims and the beginning of our nation?

We want to invite you and your family to attend a special event that will change the way you look at the founding of our country. American Heritage Tours - Plymouth!

We hope you will join us on a journey into the past as we take you back to the 17th Century to the days of the Pilgrims and the founding of America. 

Plymouth Antiquarian Society Special Themed Walking Tour September 23rd

Join Us for a Special Tour on Saturday, September 23rd at 1 pm

From Dwelling Place to Resting Place: The Spooner Family of Plymouth 

Photo courtesy of Jeanne Lesperance Discover the tragedies and triumphs of one Plymouth family on this free walking tour of the downtown, presented in collaboration with the Friends of Burial Hill.  The tour will begin on Burial Hill; meet at the top of the brick steps leading up from First Parish Church in Town Square. After visiting the graves of members of the Spooner family, we will walk to the 1749 Spooner House Museum at 27 North Street for a special mini tour of rarely-displayed artifacts. Please note that due to the small size of the rooms in this historic home, tours will run on a first-come-first-served basis. Join us in the garden behind the Spooner House for refreshments after the tour.  For more information contact pasm@verizon.net or call 508-746-0012  For a full listing of upcoming tours, visit www.plymouthantiquariansociety.org

Zimbabwe Presentation

Rural Zimbabwe

Great Needs, Great Faith, Great Love 

Come hear the wonderful story of God’s love being shared with the rural people of Zimbabwe.

Saturday, September 16 at 7pm
Second Church of Plymouth

Dessert to follow slide presentation
Free will offering for Zimbabwean Education Fund

Arts Market at The Pinehills

Date: September 16th
Time: 11AM to 5PM
Location: The Pinehills, One Village Green North, Plymouth

Showcasing handmade arts and crafts from regional artists. Visitors will enjoy live music, face painting, food and more!

All Shook Up Adds Performances

We would love to see you in the barn theatre!

New Performances Added:

Tuesday, September 12th - 7:30 PM
Wednesday, September 13th - 7:30 PM

CLICK TO PURCHASE TICKETS ONLINE
OR
CALL THE BOX OFFICE 508-224-4888

All Shook Up is presented through special arrangement with Theatrical Rights Worldwide.

Plymouth Lobster Pub Crawl

The Plymouth Area Chamber of Commerce and Benchmark Mortgage present the First Annual Lobster Pub Crawl. The crawl is designed to incorporate Chamber member businesses with the Chamber's public art display; the Plymouth Lobster Crawl. The event is planned to follow a timeline with 45-minute stops at each location and visit fifteen of the twenty-nine lobsters along the way.

Interested in Joining the Crawl?

Pub-crawlers will sip on local beers and signature cocktails while viewing the largest public art display in Plymouth. All pub-crawlers will receive the official t-shirt, bag, wristband and koozie with registration. Limited to 100 crawlers. Early Bird registration till September 30th! Register online by clicking here.

Fall Art Classes

Spire Irish Festival Featuring Lunasa

Sunday, September 3, 2017 - 7:00pm

Sponsored by Kerr Dental Assoc and Mayflower Brewing Co. The lineup also includes The Lindsays and Irish Step Dancers.

Lúnasa is composed of Kevin Crawford (flutes, low whistles and tin whistles), Trevor Hutchinson (double bass), Ed Boyd (guitar), Seán Smyth (fiddle and low whistle) and Cillian Vallely (uilleann pipes and low whistles). The band is internationally acknowledged as being the finest traditional Irish instrumental outfit of recent times. They are renowned for their stunning shows honed by superb musicianship and a constant touring cycle.

Back To Our Roots Benefit Concert

The Plymouth Democratic Town Committee is proud to host the Back To Our Roots Benefit Concert to raise money for some of our favorite organizations in town!

Click here to purchase tickets.

Tickets will also be available at the door, but we encourage you to purchase in advance.

This event will be a chance to come together with our friends and neighbors to enjoy music from local artists and to benefit organizations doing good in the community.

There will be a silent auction available for bidding and a 50/50 raffle.

Please consider bringing donations of non-perishable food items and gardening supplies.

We will also be collecting clothing items and donations to send directly for Hurricane Harvey relief.

Please help spread the word by telling friends, family and neighbors. Be sure to like and share our social media posts in the coming weeks!

Fall Art Classes - Register Now!

Motor Head's Cruise-In Car Show

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First Saturdays on Burial Hill Join Us on September 2nd

Why are some of the slate stones on Burial Hill encased in granite? Find out on this free public walking tour as we investigate historic efforts to conserve the ancient gravestones on Burial Hill, and how earlier approaches sometimes caused irreparable damage. A close look at individual stones reveals changing techniques and highlights the philosophy of modern day historic preservation. Led by Dr. Donna Curtin, Executive Director of Pilgrim Hall Museum, and Dr. Anne Reilly Mason, Executive Director of the Plymouth Antiquarian Society. Tour begins at the top of the Hill; ascend the brick steps next to First Parish Church in Town Square.

Gravestone Conservation 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).

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

Plymouth Antiquarian Society Summer Fair at Hedge House Museum August 26th

Attic treasures, vintage jewelry, homemade goodies, and bargains galore are some of the delights of this old-fashioned New England fair, held under a big tent on the sweeping lawn of the Hedge House, overlooking scenic Plymouth harbor. Admission is free. Browse for antiques and collectibles, find nearly new items for your home, and enjoy homemade treats at the bake table. Tickets are available for the annual Antiquarian raffle; prizes include a recreational kayak and an Apple iPad. The raffle drawing will take place at 2:30 pm; ticketholders do not need to be present to win.

The fair is held, rain or shine, on Saturday, August 26th from 10 am to 3 pm at the Hedge House Museum, 126 Water Street, Plymouth. Early birds are admitted at 9:30 am for $10. All proceeds benefit the Plymouth Antiquarian Society, the town's largest historic preservation organization. Tours of the historic Hedge House are available from 2 to 6 pm; admission is $6 per person or free for Plymouth residents. For more information about the Society's events and activities, visit www.plymouthantiquariansociety.org, call 508-746-0012 or email pasm@verizon.net.

9/11 & 9/18 Pilgrim Festival Chorus Open Auditions for Fall/Winter Season

Pilgrim Festival Chorus (PFC), the region’s principal non-profit community choral ensemble, invites singers throughout the region to join them for open auditions at two Welcome Nights. On Monday, September 11 and Monday, September 18, at 6:30 pm, Music Director William B. Richter and Assistant Director Elizabeth Chapman Reilly welcome newcomers of all skill levels to learn about PFC and audition for vocal placement, if they wish, at Faith Community Church (formerly United Methodist Church), 29 Carver Road, Plymouth. Rehearsals for the winter season begin at 7 pm immediately following. This year’s winter concert, A Hometown Christmas, consists of carols and seasonal music drawn from previous favorite PFC performances.

PFC is an auditioned choral group for male and female vocalists of all skill levels with about 80 active members, dedicated to the performance of choral music from many genres. Launching their eighteenth season, PFC typically performs major concerts in the winter and spring each year. Pilgrim Festival Singers, a PFC offshoot volunteer singing ensemble, performs an annual summer post-season concert of lighter music, and also engages in occasional appearances at local community events.

Rehearsals throughout the season are held on Monday nights from 7 to 9 pm. Performances will be held on Friday, December 2 and Saturday December 3 at 7:30 pm, at St. Bonaventure Parish, 803 State Road, Plymouth.

For information regarding membership and auditions, contact William Richter, Music Director by calling 781-789-3343 or emailing director@pilgrimfestivalchorus.org. For more information including this season's schedule and repertoire, please visit the PFC website at www.pilgrimfestivalchorus.org, emailinfo@pilgrimfestivalchorus.org, or follow Pilgrim Festival Chorus on Facebook.

Plymouth Bay Cultural District's Art & Music on North

Plymouth Bay Cultural District

Presents First Annual

Art & Music on North

Cultural pairing to Plymouth Waterfront Festival

offers live performances and artist demonstrations

Plymouth Bay Cultural District, America’s hometown destination for arts and culture, presents its first annual Art & Music on North on Saturday, August 26, from 10 am to 4 pm throughout North Street in Plymouth. The event is free and open to the public in collaboration with the Downtown Plymouth Waterfront Festival.

A region rich in arts and culture, Plymouth Bay Cultural District serves as a destination to many performing and fine artists from across the South Shore. North Street becomes an open air artist block where visitors can enjoy live music from songwriters, guitarists and an acappella ensemble while perusing the gifted handiwork of artists of all mediums making original creations ‘plein air’ style along the historic cobblestone street. North Street is a natural conduit between the Waterfront Festival and Plymouth’s vibrant town center, where visitors can also explore local merchants and restaurants during their stay. An information desk will be located at the intersection of North and Water streets staffed with volunteers with information on the day’s schedule.

Various fine artists and acoustic musicians appear throughout event, a free transportation shuttle is available for the artists departing from the Plymouth Area Chamber of Commerce parking lot at 134 Court Street.

Plymouth Bay Cultural District, established in 2014, is home to historic Plymouth’s tightly woven community of dynamic arts, culture and entertainment. The organization provides support for year-round music, visual art, theater, historical sites, dining and businesses in the Plymouth waterfront and downtown region.

To learn more about Plymouth Bay Cultural District’s events, member organizations and region, please visit www.plymouthbaycultural.org, or follow the District on Facebook. For directions or more information about Plymouth Center for the Arts, visit ArtsPlymouth.org. Metered parking is available in local Park Plymouth lots in close proximity.

Celebrate Freedom August 17-19, 2017

Celebrate Family 

August 17- 19 

Leading up the 400th anniversary of the landing of the Pilgrim's in Plymouth, we will be celebrating different aspects of American history. This year we will honor those who sacrificed for the freedom we enjoy here everyday in the United States. This is an event in "America's Hometown" that you, your family, church, or civic group will not want to miss! Many events including....

Thursday August 17th

10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Boston State House Tour

Join Dr. Paul Jehle on a tour of the historic State House on

Beacon Hill in Boston! 

From the roots of the Pilgrims and Puritans to the first monument erected to American Independence in 1790 and beyond, learn the stories that made Massachusetts and the nation. The Christian roots of the State of Massachusetts and the nation are all contained in the murals and sculptures in the House and Senate Chambers as well as the hallways. Come learn your heritage, and leave with the knowledge of what we, as a nation, believed would produce and protect religious and civil liberty.

No cost but reservations are required call 508-888-1879.

Friday August 18th

4:00 pm

"Time of Prayer for 

Pastors & Church Leaders"

We are inviting local pastors and church leaders to join us at the Jenney Museum to pray for our nation and for the American families. There will be a light meal after prayer & we invite you to join with us also for the following events. 

RSVP to Nancy Martin 508-747-4544 or email info@jenneymuseum.org.

Friday August 18th

6:00 pm - 6:45 pm

"The Pilgrim Progress Reenactment"

March of the 51 survivors of the first 

harsh winter of 1620-21

(Call to participate - costumes provided for participants)

Event begins at Plymouth Rock - No Cost

7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

"They Came As Families"

Following the Progress join us for a

special service of music and singing 

by The Jenney Museum Choir, drama by the Americana Theatre Company, Historic Presentations by the New Plimmoth Gard, Plymouth Rock Foundation and 

the Jenney Museum. 

First Parish Church

19 Town Square, Plymouth, MA

Offering will be taken

Sponsors needed for this event!

Saturday August 20th

"American Heritage Family Tour" 

10:00 am - 3:30 pm

Adults $25 Child $10.00

age 5-17

Family $75.00 

(immediate family only) 

A day of historic tours, singing, special music with The Envoys, a southern gospel quartet, dramatic portrayals by the Americana Theatre Company and historic tours and presentations with historians Dr. Paul Jehle and Leo Martin. 

Call 508-747-4544 for reservations. Tickets are also available on Eventbrite.com. Bag lunches are available for $13.00, or bring your own lunch, inquire when you register. 

"Celebrate the American Family"

4:00 pm - 5:30 pm

Historic presentations by Plymouth Rock Foundation, theNew Plimmoth Gard, the Jenney Museum, "Love Letters - by John & Abigail Adams" presented by Americana Theatre Company, and special music by The Envoys to honor the family. 

Adults $5.00

An offering will be taken to help support the event. 

New Hope Chapel, 89 Court St., Plymouth, MA

Reservations are necessary. Call 508-747-4544. 

Space is limited

To sponsor , volunteer, participate, or to attend

Contact: Nancy Martin

508-747-4544 info@jenneymusum.org

www.jenneymuseum.org

Make your pilgrimage to Plymouth this summer 

and join us August 17 - 19th! 

Special Concert - James Taylor Tribute!!

Purchase James Taylor Tribute online click HERE

Saturday, August 26, 2017 7:30PM
Sunday, August 27, 2017 2:00PM

"Fire and Rain": A Tribute to James Taylor featuring DAVE BINDER

The music of James Taylor continues to be a part of the fiber of pop music culture and after thousands of performances over the past 30 years, Dave Binder continues to thrill audiences with his tribute to this iconic singer/songwriter. Making use of a vocal harmonizer, acoustic guitar and bass pedal, Dave gives the effect of multiple artists on stage, sings uncannily like J.T., and with his relaxed and addictive personality, entices and informs the audience with the stories behind James Taylor's greatest songs.

Close your eyes and and you're sure James is in the room. Open your ears and learn about the life and times of this Boston born troubadour.

Free Phil Music Thursday

Come enjoy the Phil's Woodwind Ensemble!

Thursday, August 3
6:30-7:30 PM

Laura's Center for the Arts
Hanover/Emilson YMCA
97 Mill Street, Hanover
Use the main Y driveway, follow to the left to park closest to Laura's Center



Rain or shine - inside Laura's center if rain (hopefully we can be outside) 

Bring a lawn chair or a blanket and a picnic dinner and join us! Phil Woodwind Ensemble presents Dances from Around the World with music that includes Carmen Suite & Habanera by Bizet, Habanera by Ravel, Wapango by Paquito D’Rivera, Golliwog’s Cake Walk, Can-Can by Offenbach, Russian Sailor’s Dance by Gliere and more! (Listen to a preview of the full summer series.) 

PDTC Monthly Meeting

MONDAY, JULY 31ST
PDTC MONTHLY MEETING
Plymouth Center For The Arts, 11 North St. @ 7pm
FEATURING SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKER

Ben Schattenburg from Voter Choice Massachusetts will be giving a presentation about Ranked Choice Voting, a very fascinating topic that was included in the State Party Platform we just ratified.  

Call for Art: 'Cherished' Open Theme Members' Show, Registration & Drop Off July 30, 31

Call for Art

An Open Theme Members' Show -  All Media!

Don't miss this opportunity to exhibit during peak tourism weeks in Plymouth!

Drop Off & Registration

Sunday July 30, Monday July 31, 

4pm - 7pm

Please note this is also pickup for artists from the early summer show 'Ambiance'

artsplymouth.org

Open 10am - 4pm Monday-Saturday

Noon - 4pm Sunday

Free Admission

A note about parking:

Meters on North Street & pay lots are in effect & enforced

(credit/debit cards accepted)

Parking on Main Street & Court Street

FREE for 2 hours

Provincetown 400 Shares Vision for 2020 Commemoration and Beyond

The Provincetown Board of Selectmen, members of the press, town government and community received a vast overview of the progress in Provincetown 400’s plans to commemorate the landing of the Pilgrims in Provincetown, signing of the Mayflower Compact and edifying the Wampanoag story to the public.  The presentation was made by the non-profit organization’s Executive Director Lisa Giuffre, with the support of members of its Board of Directors present.

Giuffre’s report outlined the nonprofit’s mission of showcasing the historic and cultural significance of Provincetown and Cape Cod as a means of improving the quality of life of residents and the visitor experience, while growing the economic and environmental vitality of the region.

“Lisa’s presentation offered the Selectmen remarkable breadth in creative ideas, giving light to the collaborations that she’s assembled to take part in this exciting celebration,” said Louise Venden, Provincetown Selectman.  “These substantial plans set the stage for even more collaboration inside the community, across the Cape, and as high as the Massachusetts state government.”

Giuffre spoke of programs designed to honor the scope of Provincetown’s 400 years of history, while educating the public through informative and entertaining events and activities. Of particular importance to their plans, she notes highlighting Provincetown's role in the landing of the Mayflower Pilgrims, Mayflower Compact and exploration of the outer Cape, and the culture and history of the Wampanoag peoples.  To that end, Giuffre’s mind is focused daily on evoking liberty, self-governance, democracy, social justice and the beginning of our nation in Provincetown 400’s vision.

“In the spirit of the Mayflower Compact and the signers' commitment to ‘a civil body politic in the New World’,” shares Giuffre, “Provincetown 400 utilizes its programs to reflect, discuss and grow to a deeper understanding of those different from oneself, helping to make us stronger and more capable of tackling the complex social issues of our time.”

Selectmen present listened attentively to Giuffre’s outline of programs that includes 2020 commemorative events, educational programming, civic engagement initiatives, and arts and humanities programs.  The tangible list of events is amplified by the greater mission to gather community, educate and flourish long beyond 2020.

Provincetown 400 intends to deliver programming first to many Cape and Island communities, some designed to grow into national initiatives with the potential of reaching an international audience.  

“It’s exciting to share this information with the opportunity immediately ahead of launching the story’s next chapter,” explained Giuffre.  “We’ll soon be expanding our Board, launching fundraising initiatives and forming energetic committees to ensure success.  There is plenty of hard work ahead, but we are definitely going to have fun doing it!”

Tribute to the Big Bands. Second Date Added. 7/26

Wednesday, July 26, 2017 7:30PM  SECOND DATE ADDED

Order tickets here!

Performed by PBT's own Barn Door Orchestra, led by musical director Chris Ricci, the 12-piece orchestra will pay homage to the big band sounds of Glenn Miller, Benny Goodman, Count Basie, Artie Shaw and Duke Ellington.

 

Hosted by Matt Torrance. The retrospect will also include a special tribute to the Andrew Sisters, featuring Amanda Childs (Maria in West Side Story), Kristen Ivy Haynes (Anita in West Side Story) and Grace Martini ("Somewhere" Singer in West Side Story), performing such favorites as In The Mood, Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy, Chattanooga Choo Choo and Sentimental Journey.

Plymouth and the Great War

First Saturdays on Burial Hill 

Join Us on August 5th: Plymouth and the Great War 

Flag raising across from Plymouth's Training Green on April 19, 1917 -- just 13 days
after the U.S. entered WWI. (PAS 2003.6.67)

2017 marks the 100th anniversary of the entry of the United States into World War I. How did Plymoutheans respond to the call to serve overseas? How did the war influence life on the home front? Venture into the 20th century on a guided walking tour with Dr. Anne Reilly Mason, Executive Director of the Plymouth Antiquarian Society.

Plymouth and the Great War 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

First Baptist Church Sock Drive

The First Baptist Church of Plymouth, 41 Westerly Road, is beginning a new outreach for the homeless population of the community called the “Sock It to Me” Drive. New, white athletic socks will be collected to distribute to the homeless once a month during the Hairs to You Project, when free haircuts are provided.

Local churches and businesses will be contacted to request assistance in placing the collection boxes at their location. To donate socks or money towards the drive, call 781-336-6737; checks may be made payable to FBC Sock It to Me Fund.

Americana Theatre presents ‘Lucky Stiff’

Americana Theatre Company will present the musical comedy “Lucky Stiff,” directed by Brance Cornelius, at 7 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays through July 22 at Spire Center for Performing Arts, 25 1/2 Court St. An offbeat murder mystery farce full of mistaken identities, “Lucky Stiff” first premiered off-Broadway and is the winner of the Richard Rodgers Award and Washington’s Helen Hayes Award for Best Musical.

Tickets for Lucky Stiff are $35 general admission and $30 for senior citizens. The production is recommended for ages 8 and older. Group rates are available. The Spire is handicap accessible. Public parking is available street side and in public lots in close proximity.

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit http://americanatheatre.org, call 508-591-0282, or follow Americana Theatre Company on Facebook or Twitter.

Plymouth Antiquarian Society's Summer Garden Party July 15th

Saturday, July 15th - 1 pm

Join us for a summer garden party at the Hedge House (126 Water Street) to open an exhibit of wedding-related items from the Society's collection, including the recently conserved 1880 wedding dress of Alice Walker Watson. Taste wedding cakes made from historic recipes and see some rarely displayed items from our historic clothing collection. The exhibit will be on display through August 31st during regular museum hours

 

Fee: $15; $12 members. Reservations recommended. 

Please call 508-746-0012 or email pasm@verizon.net for more information. 

Indigenous Arts Bazaar

2nd ANNUAL INDIGENOUS ARTISTS BAZAAR 

Saturday, July 23 & Sunday, July 24, 11:am – 6:00 pm 

DCR Pilgrim Memorial State Park, 79 Water Street, Plymouth 

This festival is free of charge and features all-day live music, along with art from dozens of cultures, including paintings from Guatemala; jewelry from Uganda and North America; textiles from China, Laos, and Burkina Faso; bags from Colombia; glasswork from the West Bank; and more. There will be live demonstrations from the artists and several vendors represent cooperatives that make it possible for children to attend school and provide a source of income for women. 

Plimoth Plantation Summer Special

Celebrate summer and treat yourself and your family to a membership at the premier living history museum in Massachusetts.

Join by July 11th over the phone or online, and you will receive an additional month of membership** to enjoy all that Plimoth Plantation has to offer including:

• FREE admission to THREE sites!  Explore the 17th-century English Village and Wampanoag Homesite, the Plimoth Grist Mill and the NEW State Pier Waterfront exhibit,Should I Stay or Should I Go?
• Preferred pricing on workshops, classes and summer camps 
• Member’s only events & great family programs
• Member discounts at all Museum shops, the Plentiful Café and Plimoth Cinema
•  Advance ticket sales and discounts on Thanksgiving Day dining events
• FREE admission to the popular Lunch & Learn lecture series
•  And more!

Take advantage of these benefits and more when you join Plimoth Plantation today!

Plimoth Plantation exhibits and programs spark interest and excitement in the young and old about our shared history.  Spend a perfect day with a friend or family member strolling through Plimoth Plantation interacting with Pilgrims in the recreated 17th-century Plymouth Colony, visiting a Wampanoag wetu, and learning traditional crafts from talented artisans at the Craft Center.

There is so much for you to do as a member of Plimoth Plantation!  

You can also explore Plimoth Plantation’s new interactive waterfront exhibit, Should I Stay Or Should I Go, to follow the story of a mariner or Mayflower Passenger as they set sail to New England shores.  Then walk along Plymouth's historic Town Brook to the Grist Mill to watch corn ground into cornmeal, a staple in colonial days.

Charter Review Committee Members Needed

There is still time to apply for the town Charter Review Committee. If interested you can submit a letter of interest to the Town Moderator.

F. Steven Triffletti, Town Moderator
124 Long Pond Road
Plymouth, MA 02360

Or by e-mail to: fst@plymouthlaw.com

The deadline is 4pm, Friday, June 30th.

Plymouth Antiquarian Society July Burial Hill Tour

First Saturdays on Burial Hill
Join Us on July 1st

The Loyalist Dilemma



In the Revolutionary era, Americans were irrevocably divided. Why did some Plymoutheans remain loyal to King and Crown? Examine American independence from the perspective of those who chose not to embrace it on this guided walking tour with Dr. Donna Curtin, Executive Director of Pilgrim Hall Museum.

The Loyalist Dilemma 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