Plymouth 400 Partner Events
The Pilgrim Progress
Downtown Plymouth Water Street, MA, United StatesThe Pilgrim Progress was instituted by the Town of Plymouth in 1921 in honor of its Pilgrim founders. The march takes place the first four Fridays in August and also is an integral part of the Town's celebration of Thanksgiving Day. Each marcher represents one of the 51 survivors of the first harsh winter of […]
Let History Ring! Casting a New Bell for Mayflower
Plimoth Plantation 137 Warren Avenue, Plymouth, MA, United StatesJoin us for a festive community weekend that signals the start of a series of events for the newly restored Mayflower! This once-in-a-lifetime event features the casting of a magnificent new ship's bell -- an essential element for completing the restoration of the ship. The world-renowned Verdin Company is bringing their mobile bell foundry to Plimoth […]
The Story Sails on! Mayflower’s Official Launch
Mystic Seaport Museum 75 Greenmanville Ave, Mystic, CT, United StatesPlimoth Plantation, Mystic Seaport Museum, dignitaries and the ship's restoration team present the official launch and re-commissioning of Mayflower in an exciting public event. The program will feature an engaging presentation of speakers and entertainment as well as the ceremonial christening of the ship by a special guest before the ship is lowered into the Mystic River […]
2019 Massachusetts Historic Preservation Conference: “Untold Stories in Preservation”
Hotel 1620 Plymouth Harbor 180 Water Street, Plymouth, United StatesPreservation Massachusetts is excited to partner with Plymouth as our host city and for learning, sharing and broadening our preservation community in Massachusetts! With the 2020 commemoration of Plymouth 400 just around the corner, it is a perfect opportunity to learn about preservation, community, advocacy, history, and more in America's Hometown. Preservation Massachusetts and our […]
Cape Cod British Car Club 19th Annual British Legends Weekend
Plymouth Municipal Airport 246 South Meadow Road, Plymouth, MA, United StatesOn October 11-13, the Cape Cod British Car Club will host British Legends Weekend in America's Hometown - historic Plymouth, MA. All events will be centered in the Plymouth area, an exciting destination for our event and for visitors from around the world. The Sunday car show grounds will be open to the general public […]
Cranberry Bog Harvest Tour
Cape Cod Cranberry Growers Association 265 South Meadow Road, Plymouth, MA, United StatesJoin the Cape Cod Cranberry Growers Association for a two-hour Cranberry Bog Harvest Tour by bus on Saturday, October 26th at 10:00am and 2:00pm! Our guided tours include a discussion of each growing season, touches upon the history of the cranberry industry in Massachusetts, may allow for interaction with our farmers, and features the viewing […]
Mass. Memories Road Show
Plymouth Public Library 132 South Street, Plymouth, MA, United StatesThe UMass Boston Mass. Memories Road Show is an exciting digital history project documenting people and events in Massachusetts through photographs and stories connected to Plymouth, MA. On Saturday, November 9th Mass. Memories Road Show staff and volunteers will be on hand to scan family and community photographs as well as record the "stories behind […]
Meet Barnicle and Husk on November 23rd!
Jabez Howland House 33 Sandwich Street, Plymouth, MA, United StatesGoing to America's Hometown Thanksgiving Parade? Stop by the historic Jabez Howland House from 9:30AM to 2:00PM and meet Barnicle and Husk! The Howland House is located at 33 Sandwich Street near the intersection of Water Street, just steps away from the parade route. Pose for photos with our dynamic duo and pick up a free […]
America’s Hometown Thanksgiving Celebration Parade
Saturday - November 23, 2019 RAIN OR SHINE! Opening Ceremonies - DCR Pilgrim Memorial Park, 10:30AM Parade Steps Off - Benny’s Plaza Court Street, 11:00AM The Saturday morning Celebration festivities begin at 10:30am on the Plymouth Massachusetts historic waterfront with an opening ceremony featuring a variety of top-quality entertainment. This is one of America’s only historically accurate chronological […]
Burial Hill Illuminates
Burial Hill Cemetary School Street, Plymouth, MA, United StatesJoin the Friends of Burial Hill for a self-guided stroll through Burial Hill where many of the gravesites will be seasonally decorated and gently illuminated. As a lovely treat, FOBH member and talented piper Rob Hanold will wander among the graves playing his Scottish Small Pipes. Free of charge and open to the public. The […]
