First Saturdays on Burial Hill

First Saturdays on Burial Hill 

Join Us on June 3rd

Juneteenth: A Celebration of African-American History

Plymouth's historically tiny black population included some extraordinary individuals. Celebrate their stories of challenge and accomplishment to mark Juneteenth, the oldest holiday commemorating the end of slavery and birth of freedom for African Americans after the Civil War. This guided walking tour will be led by Dr. Donna Curtin, Executive Director of Pilgrim Hall Museum.

Juneteenth: A Celebration of African-American History 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.