History in the making…a behind-the-scenes look at the creative process in book writing, filmmaking, art, and poetry.
Despite the pandemic, the 400th anniversary commemoration continues with great programming, including a fascinating new virtual series: Plymouth 400 CONVERSATIONS. You’ll hear the inspiring stories of authors, filmmakers, artists, and poets who discuss how the 400th anniversary commemoration influenced their work.
While plans for the 400th anniversary began many years before 2020, so did the creative efforts of the guests who were inspired by the Plymouth 400 story. Plymouth 400 has joined with Founding Signature Sponsor PACTV (Plymouth Area Community Television) to showcase a few in the Plymouth 400 CONVERSATIONS series, airing from January to April 2021. Check back for updates to the schedule below, as well as our Signature Events page for program details.
January
Air Date:
Jan 21st & 28th 7:30pm
Guest: Mary Shields, author of Barnicle and Husk: The Adventure Begins and Barnicle and Husk: The Beginning, and founder of Shields Design Studio in Plymouth, MA.
Barnicleandhusk.com
Guest: D. Brenton Simons, President and CEO of American Ancestors and the New England Historic Genealogical Society.
Simons will discuss the newly-annotated 400th-anniversary edition of the personal journal of Pilgrim Governor William Bradford – Of Plimoth Plantation.
Steven Peters: Creative Director for the traveling exhibit "Our"Story: 400 Years of Wampanoag History" and developer of historical exhibits, content and interactive attractions that challenge historical myths.
Robert Peters: Mashpee Wampanoag artist, writer, poet, fire keeper, and keeper of oral traditions. He is the artist/author of "Thirteen Moons," and the children's book, "Da Goodie Monsta".
More episodes to be announced!
Plymouth 400 wishes to thank our Signature Sponsors for helping make events likes these possible. Full listing of Plymouth 400 Sponsors and Business Partners available here.
Thank you as well to the Plymouth Center for Active Living for promotional support. The Center for Active Living, or “CAL,” as it’s known, is a thriving, active senior center with over 10,000 patrons of all ages participating in activities designed to engage the mind, encourage healthy lifestyles and optimal physical health, invigorate the spirit, and foster meaningful social relationships. CAL is Nationally Accredited, a standard of excellence that puts Plymouth’s senior center in the top 100 out of 11,000 senior centers nationwide. CAL boasts a record-breaking 270+ programs per year, and as the largest growing demographic population in Plymouth, seniors deserve innovative programming that optimizes the CAL mission and ensures the best quality of life. Healthy aging-mind, body and spirit-along with community collaboration and integration continues to be the driving force of our current and future mission.
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