The Walk, originally scheduled for October 11, 2021 is in the process of being converted to a virtual tour format to be released on November 13th. Programming and viewing details to come. As this production is still being finalized, hence the schedule change, we will re-release the Virtual tour of the exhibit “Our”Story: 400 Years of Wampanoag History to coincide with Indigenous Peoples Day. Watch our Facebook page for details!
The Virtual Wampanoag Ancestors Walk was organized by members of the Wampanoag tribes of Massachusetts. Participants will pay homage to their ancestors and will highlight designated sites where Wampanoag ancestors walked. The presentation will include native songs honoring the ancestors. The Ancestors Quilt, a collection of quilt squares collected from tribal members in memory of their ancestors, will also be on display in conjunction with this event.
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The 400th Anniversary Commemoration continues with two days of free maritime- and history-themed festivities at Plymouth Harbor. Visiting wooden masted ships and other vessels, a lighted boat parade, live music presented by Nightlife Music Co. and educational programming will be part of the festivities. This exciting Plymouth 400 Signature Event will take place at the Plymouth Waterfront. During the festival, there will be fun and informative activities for the whole family including public boarding and tours of visiting ships including Schooner Harvey Gamage, Tall Ship Lynx and Coast Guard Cutter Cobia. On Saturday night the Plymouth Philharmonic Orchestra “The Phil” takes the stage for a free outdoor concert at 7:30. There will not be food trucks and the like as Plymouth 400 is encouraging attendees to patronize Plymouth restaurants and other services as they continue to recover from the Pandemic. This event is made possible by the generosity of Plymouth 400’s sponsors and business partners. Full schedule below (subject to change).
Dates: Saturday, September 4 & Sunday, September 5, 2021
Saturday:
Exhibitors: 10AM-5PM;
Plymouth Philharmonic “The Phil” Concert: 7:30PM
Sunday:
Exhibitors: 11AM–4PM
Live Music continues until 6PM
Location: DCR Pilgrim Memorial Park; Ships docked at Plymouth Town Wharf & State Boat Ramp (behind East Bay Grille); Hotel 1620 (film presentations and Wampanaog history and cultural exhibit)
Entertainment Highlights: SATURDAY
• Maritime Salute Kick-Off Ceremony with visiting VIPs @ 10AM
• Music by The Locals @ 10:45AM
• Music by 4 In a Row @ 12noon
• Music by Boston Catalano & Plymouth Rocks @ 3PM
• Lighted Boat Parade in Harbor: 7PM (Limited space available, registration info available for boat owners by clicking here)
• Plymouth Philharmonic Concert: 7:30PM. This special free “Phil” concert is sponsored by The Esther and Alcide Ruffini Concert with additional support from the Spooner Trust and the Town of Plymouth Promotions Fund.
SUNDAY
• Music by Valerie Barretto @ 11AM
• Music by The Beachwoods @ 12noon
• Music by Dr. Bombay @ 3PM
This special half-hour presentation aired on NBC 10 Boston, Plymouth 400’s Lead Media Sponsor, on December 19, 2020. 2020 marks the 400th anniversary since the Pilgrims set foot in what is now Plymouth. While the story is one of migration and bravery for many, it is also one of the great inequities. As Latoyia Edwards […]
NEW BEDFORD — The SouthCoast’s beaches, location, and history are just a few of the reasons it rakes in hundreds of millions of dollars from tourism each year, but the travel-dependent industry has taken a beating during the time of stay-at-home advisories and many in the industry aren’t yet sure what the path forward will […]
Excerpt from an article by Mary Whitfill, The Patriot Ledger: For tourism in Plymouth, the pandemic couldn’t have come at a worse time. The town is celebrating its 400th anniversary, and yearlong celebrations were expected to bring upwards of 3 million visitors to the Plymouth waterfront. Volunteers spent nearly a decade planning events, exhibits and […]
PRESS RELEASE MEDIA CONTACT: Brian E. Logan, Communications Manager blogan@plymouth400inc.org 508-812-2020 Plymouth 400 Renews Commitment to mark 400th anniversary with new event plans and ongoing legacy projects PLYMOUTH (May 27, 2020) – Plymouth 400, Inc., the Massachusetts-based nonprofit who since 2009 has led the planning and execution of programs and events commemorating the 400th anniversary […]
By John Monahan, Boston 25 News BOSTON — Imagine turning 400 and not having a party. Sadly, that’s what Plymouth is dealing with right now. “The 400th anniversary was going to be a big year in Plymouth for a lot of local businesses who were gearing up for it,” said Michele Pecoraro, executive director for Plymouth […]
By Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald: As the January winds sweep the shores of Massachusetts, summer feels so very far away. But when it comes to this summer’s 400th anniversary of the Pilgrims landing in Plymouth, now is the time to start your planning. [Click here to read the article.]
