FREE ADMISSION ALL DAY!
Rare Book Lecture & Appraisal Thursday, September 6th, 6:30 to 8:00 pm Learn about rare books from expert Kenneth Gloss of Brattle Street Bookshop in Cambridge MA, and bring in a book treasure for appraisal. Gloss grew up in the book business and is a frequent guest appraiser on the PBS Antiques Roadshow. $10 admission; free for PHM members! Women 100 Plymouth–A Digital Archive of Local Women’s History
COMMUNITY DOCUMENTATION DAYS
Wampanoag World:
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PATUXET to PLYMOUTH
his exhibition of Native artifacts, documents, and images captures the vitality of the Wampanoag people of Patuxet over their long history to today. GENEROUSLY SPONSORED BY
Tiny & Sons Auto Glass, with additional support from Eastern Bank.
Saturday, September 15th, 10 am to 3 pm Sunday, September 30th, 10 am to 3 pm Help document the history of Plymouth women. Members of the public are invited to bring in photographs and other materials on the women who shaped their lives — mothers, grandmothers, great-grandmothers, sisters, friends, teachers, mentors, leaders, and colleagues. Materials will be digitized by the Museum’s archival team and become part of a permanent Museum archive. 1620 Club Cocktail Reception Thursday, September 20th, 5 to 7 pm This social gathering celebrates Museum supporters who contribute $1620 or more annually to help Pilgrim Hall Museum flourish! Scurvy Dog Rum Tasting Thursday, October 11th 6:30 to 8:30 pm Sponsored by Pioppi’s Package Store Soak up pirate lore and lingo during an evening of rum tasting and scurrilous fun! Includes a pirate talk by buccaneer expert Stephen O’Neill. Tickets $40/$35 members.
OCTOBER LECTURE SERIES
On Exhibit through December 30th
SEPTEMBER EVENTS
2018 Fall Events at PHM
Pilgrim Hall Museum 194th Birthday Saturday, September 1st, 9:30 am to 4:30 pm Sponsored by Newfield House Celebrate with birthday cake and tours of Pilgrim possessions that came on the Mayflower.
October Evening Lecture Series Refreshments at 6:30 pm, lecture at 7 pm earn the latest on Plymouth archeology, Wampanoag women’s history, and South Shore witches during our fall series. Lectures are held on Wednesday evening unless noted otherwise. Upcoming details at pilgrimhallmuseum.org.
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1624 Politics in Plymouth Colony Wednesday, October 3 Dr. Richard Pickering, Deputy Executive Director, Plimoth Plantation The House on Burial Hill: A First Glimpse from the 2018 Excavation Wednesday, October 10 Dr. David Landon, Associate Director, Fiske Center for Archaeological Research, UMass Boston Beloved Cousins and Protectors: Native Women Leaders before and during King Philip’s War Thursday, October 18 Dr. Lisa Brooks, Professor of English & American Studies, Amherst College Film Screening, Landing of the Pilgrims: Restoring Sargent’s Monumental Painting Wednesday, October 24 Filmmaker Wes Ennis presents PHM’s new film on conserving Sargent’s Pilgrim masterpiece. Witches of Plymouth Wednesday, October 31 Dr. Donna Curtin, Executive Director, PHM
Friday, November 1st through Sunday, November 3rd
PHM launches its signature 400th anniversary project, a participatory needlework narrative of the founding of Plymouth Colony, inspired by the Bayeux Tapestry. This three-day workshop illuminates the design process and artistic vision for this major commemorative embroidery,
with hands-on stitching sessions on a selection of the project’s twenty panels. BE PART OF STITCHING AN EPIC HISTORY! Pre-registration required Details TBA pilgrimhallmuseum.org
Governor Bradford’s Journal: A Living Journey Through One of Early America’s Most Important Sources Friday, October 19th, 6 to 8 pm Sponsored by the Plymouth Historical Alliance Creative presentations of Governor Bradford’s 400-year-old journal, documenting the Pilgrims’ experiences in the founding of Plymouth Colony. Bradford’s authentic words come alive in a participatory evening of song, readings, and re-enactment. Pirate Book Talk Friday, October 26th, 6:30 to 8 pm Acclaimed author Eric Jay Dolin (Leviathan) presents tales of America’s most notorious pirates from his new book, Black Flag, Blue Waters. Copies available for purchase and signing. Family Halloween in Downtown Plymouth Wednesday, October 31st, 4 to 6 pm Sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce Pilgrim Hall Museum welcomes costumed trick-or-treaters during this downtown community celebration for Plymouth area families. Succotash with Paula Marcoux For Members! Wednesday, November 7th, 6:30 to 8 pm Museum members are invited to learn the true story of Plymouth’s signature historical dish, succotash, and taste the real deal! Rich, savory and delicious, this locally sourced version makes it clear why succotash was a New England favorite for generations. Tickets $10 members.
N OV E M B E R — D E C E M B E R E V E N T S
400th Anniversary Project
O C T O B E R — N OV E M B E R E V E N T S
400 TH A N N I V E R S A RY P R O J E C T
The Plymouth Tapestry
Women 100 Plymouth—A Digital Archive of Local Women’s History
COMMUNITY DOCUMENTATION DAY
Tuesday, November 13th, 10 am to 3 pm Help document the history of Plymouth women. Members of the public are invited to bring in photographs and other materials on the women who shaped their lives—mothers, grandmothers, great-grandmothers, sisters, friends, teachers, mentors, leaders, and colleagues. Materials will be digitized by the Museum’s archival team and become part of a permanent archive. 621 Brunch & America’s Hometown Thanksgiving Parade Saturday, November 17th, 9:30 to11 am Members of the Museum’s 621 Club gather for a savory brunch and prime seating beneath our granite portico to view one of the nation’s top Thanksgiving parades. Join the Club and enjoy the festivities! Holiday House Tour Saturday, December 1st, 10 am to 4 pm & Sunday, December 2nd, 10 am to 4 pm Ring in the festive season with Pilgrim Hall Museum’s 13th annual Holiday House Tour, featuring some of Plymouth’s most fascinating homes, adorned for the holidays. Pilgrim Society Annual Meeting & 199th Forefather’s Day “Dinner”— Lunch! Friday, December 21st, Hotel 1620 at Plymouth Harbor, 180 Water Street, Plymouth Be part of the 199th Forefathers Day Dinner on Thursday, December 21st with traditional succotash, lively mingling, a festive luncheon, and enlightening history. Details TBA .
