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 […]
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 […]
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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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Governor, Senate President visit Pilgrim Hall Museum to see progress of renovations in process for 400th Anniversary
PLYMOUTH, MA— Several Plymouth organizations, including Plymouth 400 Inc., received funding from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to complete restoration projects in preparation of the 400th anniversary in 2020. Governor Duval Patrick and Senate President Therese Murray visited two of the beneficiaries of these funds; Spire Center for the Performing Arts and Pilgrim Hall Museum; […]
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