Plymouth Antiquarian Society Announces New Director

 

The Plymouth Antiquarian Society announces the appointment of Dr. Anne C. Reilly as its new Executive Director. Following a national job search, Dr. Reilly was selected with the unanimous approval of the Board of Trustees and will take the helm of the 96-year old institution in January. She leaves a recent position as the Director of the Hanover Historical Society.

Born and raised in Plymouth, Dr. Reilly was inspired to pursue a career in public history following undergraduate and graduate internships at Plimoth Plantation, the Plymouth Antiquarian Society, and the prestigious Winterthur Museum in Wilmington, DE. She holds a certificate in Museum Studies and received her Ph.D. in American Civilization from the University of Delaware in early 2015, where her studies focused on the political and cultural dynamics of historical commemorations, including Plymouth's Tercentenary Celebration in 1920-21. "Dr. Reilly's extensive knowledge of Plymouth history makes her exceptionally suited for this leadership position in our historical community," Antiquarian President Rose Stearns noted. "For almost a century, the Antiquarian Society has been Plymouth's key voice for historic preservation and has brought attention to the full scope of Plymouth history that unfolded after the Pilgrims," Dr. Reilly commented. "

 

In 2019, the Society will celebrate its centennial, to be followed by the town's 400th anniversary in 2020, and preserving our local history has never been more important. I'm honored to lead the Society at this strategic moment for Plymouth," she added.

 

For more information, please contact the Plymouth Antiquarian Society at 508-746-0012 or 617-605-4885 or by email at pasm@verizon.net.

Come Raise a Glass!

The Plymouth Public Library Corporation 

invites you to join us for a

Holiday Open House

Thursday, December 17th

6 to 8PM

at the Plymouth Public Library

• Celebrate the grand opening of the
  Ada & Angelo Bongiovanni Music Room
• Take a walk on your new carpeting!
• Toast to retiring Director of Community Resources, Dinah O'Brien in recognition of the many improvements to our Library under her leadership

The Lindsay's will be performing Celtic music, there'll be champagne, refreshments and plenty of friendly faces! Please stop by!

Substance Abuse and Mental Health in the Workplace

The Center for Corporate and Professional Education (CCPE) at Cape Cod Community College has created a business-minded program for organizations that want to take a lead in addressing this crisis. This series will help- 1. Raise awareness among your managers and staff 2. Create a healthy work environment that helps to prevent issues 3. Be prepared to handle a problem if it does arise. The unprecedented addiction crisis and the expanded discussion of mental health issues in the workplace are posing challenges and opportunities for employers. Studies show more money is lost in American industry from untreated addiction than from any other single source. Employees not working to their full capacity and consumers purchasing fewer goods and services, both directly impact your workplace and your bottom line.

Sessions held at the Plymouth Area Chamber of Commerce 134 Court Street, Plymouth MA Time: 8:15 -8:30 am Check In & Coffee 8:30-11:30 am Training Dates: 1/12 Part 1-Understand & Prevention and Early Response & Resolution 1/19 Part 2-Situation Management and Crisis Response & Recovery 1/26 Part 3-HR and Legal Preparations and Concerns 2/2 - Snow Date Cost for full three-part series: $139 per person When two employees from the same company sign up, a third employee may attend free of charge. To Register Call WERC: 508.375.5010

Tracy Chevrolet Cadillac Holds 4th Annual Toys for Tots Drive

Tracy Chevrolet Cadillac is holding its fourth annual Toys for Tots drive at the dealership located at 137 Samoset Street in Plymouth. Tracy Chevrolet will be accepting donations up until December 18 for the drive on behalf of The Marines of United States Marine Corps League’s Plymouth Chapter.

Donations to Toys for Tots must be new, unopened items. Toys donated must not be gift-wrapped. Wrapped items will have to be opened prior to being accepted as a donation. Toys collected for this drive will be distributed to families in need in the greater Plymouth area.
Interested parties can drop off gifts at the dealership during normal business hours: Sunday, 11am to 4pm; Monday through Thursday, 8:30am to 8pm; Friday, 8:30am to 6pm; and Saturday, 8am to 5pm.

“Our Toys for Tots drive has become as much of a tradition here at the dealership as putting up the holiday decorations,” said Jeff Tracy, president of Tracy Chevrolet Cadillac. “We hold this drive every year to help bring holiday smiles to more children in the greater Plymouth area who might not otherwise get a gift. We encourage everybody to stop by the dealership and make a contribution to the drive.”


For more information on Toys for Tots organization, visit http://www.toysfortots.org/donate/toys.aspx. For more information on Tracy Chevrolet Cadillac, visit www.tracymotors.com.

Do you believe people can?

At Manomet, we believe people can--you can--live and work today in ways that enable our world to thrive and prosper tomorrow. As Giving Tuesday approaches--December 1st--please mark your calendars and help us make a sustainable future a reality.

Today, or on Giving Tuesday, make a donation of any amount and we will send you a digital badge to post to social media or your webpage--showing you supported Manomet this Giving Tuesday.

A Christmas Carol on Burial Hill

What did Ebenezer Scrooge have in common with Plymouth's early settlers? Meet the ghost of Christmas Past to learn the story of holiday observance in Plymouth over the centuries. Presented by Dr. Donna Curtin.

A Christmas Carol on Burial Hill is part of the Antiquarian Society's program, Burial Hill: History in Progress that will continue through the year 2020. Each year, the Society 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

Christmas Events at The Church of the Pilgrimage

The Church of the Pilgrimage, 8 Town Square, Plymouth, opens its doors welcoming all throughout the Christmas season. Two favorite annual events are highlights of note.

In conjunction with the Plymouth annual Tree Lighting Ceremony, The Church of the Pilgrimage hosts an Open House featuring a display collection of “Nativities from Around the World” on Friday, December 4 from 5 pm to 7 pm. Hot dogs, chips, baked goods and beverages are available in the Church’s lower level. Admission, food and refreshments are free of charge.

The Church’s annual Service of Comfort and Peace takes place on Wednesday, December 9 at 7 pm. This quiet, meditative worship service is offered for those who find the holidays difficult from the loss of loved ones or other life challenges. Join together with the community in hope and healing at this very special service.

For more information about The Church of the Pilgrimage, including directions or church calendar, visit 8townsquare.org.