Michele Pecoraro, our executive director, is in the UK this week meeting with the United States Ambassador to the UK Matthew Barzun, key government officials, tourism entities, educational institutions, and other international partners and stakeholders in the Plymouth 400 anniversary. She is joined by Anita Walker, Director of the Massachusetts Cultural Council, and Lea Filson, Governor General of […]
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Executive Director of Plymouth 400, Inc. visiting UK to meet with key stakeholders and international partners in the Plymouth 400 Commemoration
Plymouth, MA— Plymouth 400, Inc. Executive Director Michele Pecoraro is in the United Kingdom this week for meetings with key government officials including the United States Ambassador to the United Kingdom, tourism entities, and other international partners in the Plymouth 400 anniversary which will commemorate the Mayflower voyage and founding of Plymouth Colony, events that […]
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Plymouth 400’s “Our Story—A Wampanoag History” Exhibit on display at Mashantucket Pequot Museum
September 21, 2015 Mashantucket, CT— Plymouth 400, Inc.’s first educational and cultural exhibit “Our Story- A Wampanoag History” will be displayed at the Mashantucket Pequot Museum & Research Center beginning on September 14, 2015. Told from the Native perspective, this initial installment of “Our Story” details the 1614 kidnapping of twenty Wampanoag men from Patuxet, […]
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Plymouth 400, Inc. shared successes at 2015 Annual Meeting on September 15th
September 16, 2015 Plymouth 400, Inc. shared successes at 2015 Annual Meeting on September 15th; Governor Baker officially endorsed the Plymouth 400 Commemoration Kenneth Tavares, Chair of Plymouth Board of Selectmen, was elected the new President of Plymouth 400, Inc. Highlighted FY2015 successes in awareness, engagement, and fundraising Plymouth, MA— Governor Charlie Baker announced his […]
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Governor Baker Endorses Plymouth 400
Governor Charlie Baker announced his support for the Plymouth 400 Commemoration through a letter of endorsement for Plymouth 400, Inc., the organization formed to lead the planning and execution of programs and events commemorating the 400th anniversary of the 1620 Mayflower voyage and the founding of Plymouth Colony; events that significantly shaped the building of […]
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September 16th: Mayflower Sets Sail
395 years ago today, the Mayflower set sail from Plymouth, England with 102 passengers onboard. Some accounts of the Mayflower voyage recall its departure date as September 6th. Why the discrepancy? The Pilgrims at the time were using the Julian Calendar, which is 10 days behind the Gregorian Calendar, which we use today. Here are […]
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#ThrowBackThursday: The Queen Attends A(nother) 400th Anniversary
Yesterday at 5:30pm BST (British Summer Time), Queen Elizabeth II became the longest-running monarch of the United Kingdom, having served for 23,226 days, 16 hours and approximately 30 minutes. Her great-great-grandmother Queen Victoria, previously held this record; she served from 1837-1901. In honor of Queen Elizabeth II’s incredible milestone, here’s a look at the last […]
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#TravelTuesday: 2020 as a tourism boost
When summer finally breaks on the South Shore and Cape Cod, it brings with it an influx of visitors from around the country and around the world who eat, stay, shop, and explore the rich history and culture of this region. Last year was a particularly busy year in Boston, the South Shore, and Cape […]
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#ThrowBackThursday: Julian vs. Gregorian
Q: Why is it that some history books say the Mayflower departed from England on September 6th, 1620, while others note that the date was September 16th? A: Because the Pilgrims at the time were using the Julian Calendar (originally introduced by Julius Caesar in 46 BC) and according to it, they left on September 6. […]
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#TravelTuesday: Greetings from Kentucky
This #TravelTuesday, we’re sharing a note we received from a high school history class in Louisville, Kentucky. This group of students recently wrapped up their lesson on the Mayflower Compact and founding of Plymouth Colony and realized that the 400th anniversary of this important piece of American history is approaching! Mr. Owens’ class reached out to us […]
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