America’s Hometown Thanksgiving Celebration

America’s Hometown Thanksgiving Celebration will take place Nov. 21-23. This year the Nov. 22 parade theme is “Land of the Free” and feature special guest, Dr. Alveda King, niece of the late Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The parade begins at 11 a.m. Events include the New England Food Festival and Crafters Village, Wampanoag Educational Pavillion, patriotic concerts and more. See www.usathanksgiving.com for all the details.

Saturday, Nov. 22:Opening ceremonies at DCR Pilgrim Memorial Park 10:30 a.m., America’s Hometown Thanksgiving parade on Main Street 11 a.m.; Hannaford Supermarkets New England Food Festival and Crafters Village at DCR Pilgrim Memorial Park, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Portal to the Past, historical village and demonstrations at Brewster Gardens, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Wampanoag Educational Pavilion, sponsored by Massasoit Community College, at Brewster Gardens, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.; The National Senior and Alumni Drum and Bugle Corps Reunion Concert at Memorial Hall, 6:30 p.m., $27, see www.usathanksgiving.org for tickets

Sunday, Nov. 23:Harvest Market and Crafters Village at DCR Pilgrim Memorial Park, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Wampanoag Educational Pavilion, sponsored by Massasoit Community College, at Brewster Gardens, 9 a.m. to noon.

PartyLite Participating in Plymouth Thanksgiving Parade for 19th Year

Employees of PartyLite, the world’s number one party plan candle company, will carry a giant American flag in the America’s Hometown Thanksgiving Celebration Parade on Saturday, Nov. 22, beginning at 10:30 a.m. on the Plymouth, Massachusetts, waterfront. In addition, PartyLite is sponsoring a special float honoring the 200th anniversary of “The Star-Spangled Banner” national anthem.

According to Donna Green, Manager of Community Relations and Corporate Giving at PartyLite, 2014 marks the 19th year that PartyLite has sponsored a float in the Plymouth parade. The 2014 theme, “Land of the Free,” was chosen to honor two important U.S. milestones: the 200th anniversary of “The Star Spangled Banner,” written by Francis Scott Key; and the 50th anniversary of the passage of the Civil Rights Act.

“PartyLite employees could not be prouder to carry our country’s flag,” says Green. “By carrying the flag, we recognize not only the brave passengers of the Mayflower, who helped found our country, but also the brave men and women who serve in our country’s armed forces around the globe today keeping our freedom safe.”

Green says that 25 PartyLite employee volunteers will march the 1.5 mile parade route holding the 40-by-25 foot American flag. PartyLite and its employees have participated in every parade since the celebration began.

Other PartyLite employees will hand out tealight candles at the PartyLite tent on the waterfront between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. on Saturday. Tealights also will be given out from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday during the first annual “Illuminate 2014” ceremony and festivities kicking off the five-year countdown to the 400th anniversary of the Mayflower landing in Plymouth and the first Thanksgiving.

“PartyLite has always been so proud to be headquartered in Plymouth,” says Joan Connor, President of PartyLite North America, “and it is really an ideal fit when you think about it. PartyLite sells the ultimate products for celebration – the best quality candles you can buy anywhere in the world.”

PartyLite, whose candles, home décor and home fragrance products are available in 23 countries around the world, will provide much of the actual candle light for the Illuminate 2014 event, including donated candles for luminaria and the candle-lighting ceremony.

PartyLite is also sponsoring the Plymouth 400 Illuminate mobile app, which includes the weekend’s celebration schedule. Additionally, the app will allow people in Plymouth, Massachusetts, to engage with participants in sister city, Plymouth, England, and connect through the app’s social media photo-sharing feature. The app also gives users the ability to light a virtual candle to illuminate in their own communities.”

About PartyLite

PartyLite is the world’s #1 party plan company selling candles, candle holders, flameless fragrance and wax warmers as well as holiday and home décor available in 23 countries predominately through independent PartyLite business entrepreneurs. Since 1997, the PartyLite family of consultants, customers and employees has raised more than $14 million for the American Cancer Society and nearly $4 million for Children’s Miracle Network. In 2014, PartyLite celebrates 41 years as the global leader in its category and 24 years as a member of the distinguished Blyth family of direct selling companies (NYSE:BTH). PartyLite is one of 53 Direct Selling Association member companies recognized during the 2014 annual meeting for participating in DSA’s Code Communication Initiative, focusing on observing and communicating the DSA Code of Ethics as widely as possible. Based in Plymouth, Massachusetts, PartyLite is a member of the Direct Selling Association and the Better Business Bureau. For more information, please visit www.partylite.com.

Save the Trees on Burial Hill in Plymouth

There is an online petition you can review and sign to Save the Trees on Burial Hill in Plymouth. Please click here for more information.

Warm & Cozy at the Plymouth Indoor Farmers Market

Once again, the Plymouth Farmers' Market is moving indoors! The Plymouth Farmers' Market will launch the Indoor Winter Season on November 13th at the Henry Hornblower II Visitor Center at Plimoth Plantation. The indoor season runs from November to May on the second Thursday of each month, 2:30 to 6:30pm. Regional farmers and artisans bring their own fresh seasonal fruits, vegetables, eggs and dairy, cheese, pasture-raised meats, baked goods, breads, herbs, honey, cut flowers, plants and artisan skin care.

Veterans Day Award Ceremony

Trappings and Traditions in 19th Century America

 

Mourning: Trappings and Traditions in 19th Century America
Saturday, November 15, 2014 at 1:00 PM

All are welcome to a program on the customs, practices and accoutrements of mourning brought to you by the Friends of Burial Hill. 

The program begins at 1:00 with a talk on Mourning:Trappings and Traditions given by Cheryle Caputo.

Sample baked goods from 19th century recipes. 

View articles of mourning on display and enjoy anecdotes and songs of the era sung a cappella by The Proper Ladies' Miss Anabel Graetz in traditional Victorian dress. 

Free and open to the public
1749 Court House Museum, Town Square, Plymouth, Ma.

All-Mozart Extravaganza at Plymouth Philharmonic

 

It's an all-Mozart extravaganza at the Plymouth Philharmonic on November 8th at 8PM. Tickets are on sale now for this special performance.

 

Click here for more details.