PLYMOUTH, MA— Plymouth 400, Inc. is introducing a number of events, programs and collaborations to launch the 6-year countdown to the historic 400th anniversary commemoration of the 1620 Mayflower voyage, the landing of the Pilgrims, their relationship with the Native Wampanoag people and the founding of Plymouth Colony; events that significantly shaped the building of […]
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Plymouth could have first cultural district by Thanksgiving
PLYMOUTH – As the open house on the town’s plans to establish its first-ever cultural district got underway Wednesday night, wind from the Nor’easter roaring through town passed over The Spire’s antique, stained-glass windows causing them to rumble, roar and reverberate preposterously. It seemed the perfect special effect, adding drama to the scene that Plymouth […]
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Plymouth Rocks New Year’s Eve Committee After-Hours 10/29
Join the Plymouth Rocks New Year’s Eve Committee for an after-hours event to learn how you and your business can get involved in (and benefit from) the first annual Midnight Masquerade! When: Wednesday, October 29, 2014 from 5:30PM – 7:30PM Where: Studio G, at the Grove at Plymouth, 60 Long Pond Rd., Plymouth (Refreshments will […]
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Celebrate #GivingTuesday this weekend at the Hometown Cleanup!
Celebrate #GivingTuesday this weekend at the annual Hometown Cleanup! #GivingTuesday isn’t just about making a charitable donation to your favorite non-profit on December 2 (although it is HIGHLY recommended!), it’s about giving back to your community all season long! We mentioned in our last blog post about #GivingTuesday that one great way to join in […]
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Plymouth’s First Cultural District
Plymouth’s First Cultural District Looking ahead to 2020, our cultural assets in the town of Plymouth will play a very important role in the events and programs of the 400th anniversary. Plymouth 400, supported by the Town Manager’s office, has been instrumental in moving forward a bid for a Massachusetts Cultural Council (MCC) Cultural District in […]
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#GivingTuesday: How YOU can get involved!
This December 2, will mark the 3rd annual #GivingTuesday – a day of giving back to kick off the holiday season. Plymouth 400, Inc. has partnered with #GivingTuesday to help spread the word about this positive campaign and promote giving back to our community this December. Join us as we kick off this early legacy of Plymouth […]
Read MorePlymouth Cultural District Community Meeting October 22
PLYMOUTH, MA— The Board of Selectmen voted last month in favor of creating a Massachusetts Cultural Council (MCC) Cultural District Designation in downtown Plymouth, Massachusetts, to highlight the many arts, music, culinary, and other cultural venues, organizations, and events in the area. Plymouth 400, Inc. was instrumental in creating the committee created to develop and […]
Read More#ThrowBackThursday: Landing of the Pilgrims at Pilgrim Hall
#ThrowBackThursday: “Landing of the Pilgrims” at Pilgrim Hall Museum Boston artist Henry Sargent first depicted the “Landing of the Pilgrims” on a canvas in 1815, but the painting was soon damaged. Thus, Sargent painted a new version, between 1818 and 1822. The painting was then loaned to Pilgrim Hall, (what we now call Pilgrim Hall […]
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Governor, Senate president view progress on state-funded projects
Old Colony Memorial, October 8, 2014 PLYMOUTH – Several Plymouth organizations have received state funds to complete restoration projects in preparation of the 400th celebration in 2020. Gov. Duval Patrick and Senate President Therese Murray recently visited two of the beneficiaries of these funds – The Spire Center for Performing Arts and Pilgrim Hall Museum […]
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CDD, CDC and you: Learn the benefits of cultural district designation
Old Colony Memorial, October 7, 2014 By Frank Mand PLYMOUTH – It’s about seeing what is already there. It’s about hearing what is already ringing out. It’s about knowing what you have suspected all along. It’s called cultural district designation (CDD). Plymouth has a wealth of cultural attractions – historic sites, theatrical companies, festivals and […]
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