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!
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