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