In adhering to policies put forth by the federal, state, and local governments, the Official Maritime Salute to the 400th Anniversary, a large-scale Plymouth waterfront event has been moved to September 4th (rain date: September 5th).
The Official Maritime Salute pays tribute to the Pilgrims’ journey on board the Mayflower from Plymouth, England, to the site of Plymouth Colony in the new world. A regatta of wooden ships, yachts, workboats, official vessels, and pleasure craft, maritime fanfare and marine programming will be part of the day’s festivities. We appreciate everyone’s flexibility as we read and react to pandemic-related regulations and would invite you to check back frequently and follow our social media pages for updates.
The walk, originally scheduled for May 1, 2021 is in the process of being converted to a virtual tour format to be tentatively released September 4th. Final date and details to come.
The virtual Wampanoag Ancestors Walk will be led by the Wampanoag tribes of Massachusetts. Placards will be carried with the names of the original 69 villages of the Wampanoag Nation. Participants will pay homage to Massasoit and King Phillip and will highlight designated sites to bless the spots where Wampanoag ancestors walked. The walk will conclude with a native song and ceremony honoring Native souls. The Ancestors Quilt will also be on display in conjunction with this event. We appreciate everyone’s flexibility as we read and react to pandemic-related regulations and would invite you to check back frequently and follow our social media pages for updates.
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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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.]
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