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CALENDAR OF EVENTS 2025

Click here to view or download Pilgrim Hall’s 200th Anniversary Event Calendar, or click on a link below to explore each month:

January, FebruaryMarchAprilMayJune,  JulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovemberDecember


Burial Hill Tour 2025 BURIAL HILL TOURS - Live on Burial Hill       
First Saturday every month, 1pm                  
Saturday, February 1st
A Revolutionary Love Story
Donna D. Curtin, PhD,  Executive Director, Pilgrim Hall Museum

The Plymouth Antiquarian Society and Pilgrim Hall Museum announce their continuing partnership in a free public tour series of Plymouth’s historic Burial Hill for the 2025 season. Each first Saturday of the month (excepting January), a thematic tour of the ancient burying ground will reveal facets of Plymouth’s evolving story over generations. This year honors the 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution with a series theme of “Revolutionary Connections.” Each monthly tour highlights the Revolutionary era in Plymouth with insights into the town’s deep connections to America’s contest for independence. See additional details on our websites and social media pages.

See map of Burial Hill area here.  Please plan to wear comfortable walking shoes, as terrain may be uneven.  In the event of inclement weather, please check our Facebook page for cancellation/postponement info.


ESTABLISHMENT DAY WITH THE NEW PLIMMOTH GARD
Saturday, February 15th, 10am - noon
Pilgrim Hall Museum

New Plimmoth Gard Colorfully costumed re-enactors of the New Plimmoth Gard brandish pikes, swords and muskets to commemorate the anniversary of the establishment of Plymouth’s first colonial militia. Indoor meet-and-greet with the Gard, outdoor activities and live musket volleys on the Museum lawn!

Free event - come see your local history in action!

 


BLACK HISTORY MONTH
Free Public Walking Tour in Downtown Plymouth

Saturday, February 22nd, 1pm
Shirley Square, 4 North St., Plymouth

Shirley Square Tucked along the narrow streets of downtown Plymouth are often overlooked sites of Black history, including places connected to Plymouth’s population of enslaved residents in the colonial era, antebellum activists, Civil War soldiers, and Black business owners of the 20th century.
Early Black Resident

This one-hour tour for Black History Month highlights many of the little known stories of Plymouth’s African-American residents from the 1700s to the 20th century, guided by Dr. Donna Curtin, Executive Director of Pilgrim Hall Museum.

The tour kicks off in Shirley Square at the historic Winslow-Warren House, where America’s very first published African-American author is believed to have lived before 1740, and concludes at the historic Bethel AME Church and Parsonage at 6 Sever Street, where light refreshments will be offered following the tour.

Briton Hammon Handbill

The free-to-the-public program is a collaborative presentation of the Plymouth No Place for Hate Committee and Pilgrim Hall Museum in partnership with Bethel AME Church of Plymouth.

No reservations required. To attend, meet at 1 pm at Shirley Square in downtown Plymouth at the head of North Street. The tour involves vigorous walking on changing terrain with inclines and stairs. For more information, contact 508-746-1620 ext. 3 or email membership@pilgrimhall.org


2025 BURIAL HILL TOURS - Live on Burial Hill       
First Saturday every month, 1pm                  
Saturday, March 1st
The Revolutionary World of the Spooner Family
Dr. Patrick Browne, Executive Director, Plymouth Antiquarian Society

The Plymouth Antiquarian Society and Pilgrim Hall Museum announce their continuing partnership in a free public tour series of Plymouth’s historic Burial Hill for the 2025 season. Each first Saturday of the month (excepting January), a thematic tour of the ancient burying ground will reveal facets of Plymouth’s evolving story over generations. This year honors the 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution with a series theme of “Revolutionary Connections.” Each monthly tour highlights the Revolutionary era in Plymouth with insights into the town’s deep connections to America’s contest for independence. See additional details on our websites and social media pages.

See map of Burial Hill area here.  Please plan to wear comfortable walking shoes, as terrain may be uneven.  In the event of inclement weather, please check our Facebook page for cancellation/postponement info.


OPENING DAY at Pilgrim Hall Museum       
for 201st season                  
Wednesday, April 2nd
Open 9:30am - 5pm (last entry at 4:30pm)

Open today through Saturday, December 6th. Tickets available at the door, or purchase ahead here. General admission is always free to Plymouth residents (with ID) and Pilgrim Hall members! Military discounts. We participate in Cards to Culture. More information on visitation here.


2025 BURIAL HILL TOURS - Live on Burial Hill       
First Saturday every month, 1pm                  
Saturday, April 5th
A Revolutionary Generation on Burial Hill
Stephen C. O'Neill,  Executive Director, Hanover Historical Society

Stephen C. O’Neill, Executive Director of the Hanover Historical Society, will lead this exploration on Burial Hill.

The Plymouth Antiquarian Society and Pilgrim Hall Museum announce their continuing partnership in a free public tour series of Plymouth’s historic Burial Hill for the 2025 season. Each first Saturday of the month (excepting January), a thematic tour of the ancient burying ground will reveal facets of Plymouth’s evolving story over generations. This year honors the 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution with a series theme of “Revolutionary Connections.” Each monthly tour highlights the Revolutionary era in Plymouth with insights into the town’s deep connections to America’s contest for independence. See additional details on our websites and social media pages.

See map of Burial Hill area here.  Please plan to wear comfortable walking shoes, as terrain may be uneven.  In the event of inclement weather, please check our Facebook page for cancellation/postponement info.


2025 BURIAL HILL TOURS - Live on Burial Hill       
First Saturday every month, 1pm                  
Saturday, May 3rd
Sing through History: Music of the American Revolution
Anne C. Mason, PhD,  Local Historian

The Plymouth Antiquarian Society and Pilgrim Hall Museum announce their continuing partnership in a free public tour series of Plymouth’s historic Burial Hill for the 2025 season. Each first Saturday of the month (excepting January), a thematic tour of the ancient burying ground will reveal facets of Plymouth’s evolving story over generations. This year honors the 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution with a series theme of “Revolutionary Connections.” Each monthly tour highlights the Revolutionary era in Plymouth with insights into the town’s deep connections to America’s contest for independence. See additional details on our websites and social media pages.

See map of Burial Hill area here.  Please plan to wear comfortable walking shoes, as terrain may be uneven.  In the event of inclement weather, please check our Facebook page for cancellation/postponement info.


Painting Detail SPRING GOLF TOURNAMENT       
To Benefit Pilgrim Hall Museum
Monday, May 12th, 11:30am
Southers Marsh Golf Club
30 Southers Marsh Lane Plymouth, MA

Join us for a fun-filled day of golf in support of America's oldest continuously operating public museum. We’re raising support to complete the major restoration of our original 1824 building and the priceless artworks housed within. Take a swing for history, have some fun and help preserve a treasure house of national history right here in Plymouth, MA!

Foursomes or Individual Golfers
$900 per foursome, $225 individual golfer

Discount if paid by April 14th: 
$800 Foursome, $200 Individual

REGISTER HERE!

Includes Box Lunch, Pilgrim Hall Swag Bag, Awards and Hearty Hors D’oeuvres Reception immediately following play.

CASH BAR, 50/50 CASH RAFFLE, MINI AUCTION

For more info on play or SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES, call 508-746-1620, ext. 3, email development@pilgrimhall.org, or visit our Sponsorship page with all levels here
Sponsorship levels are subject to availability at time of reservation.


Painting Detail SPECIAL EVENT AT PILGRIM HALL MUSEUM  
Embarkation of the Pilgrims: Conserving Two Monumental Paintings                  
Late May - August 1, 2025

THIS SUMMER, TWO monumental paintings will be restored in public view at America’s oldest museum, Pilgrim Hall Museum in downtown Plymouth. This live event will provide an extraordinary opportunity to highlight Plymouth’s significant national history for visitors to Plymouth and residents throughout the region.

Painting Detail

Embarkation of the Pilgrims: Conserving Two Monumental Paintings at Pilgrim Hall is the largest ever art conservation project in South Shore history and will be presented from May to August 2025 as part of the Museum’s current Light the Way Restoration campaign.

Over this period of 8 to 10 weeks, visitors may observe each stage of the process at the Museum as gallery guides share in-depth interpretation and education on the conservation as it takes place, including the history of the Mayflower Pilgrims, the experience of embarking for America represented in these monumental works of art, and the backstory of how the paintings were originally created.


2025 BURIAL HILL TOURS - Live on Burial Hill       
First Saturday every month, 1pm                  
Saturday, June 7st
Patriots & Loyalists: Plymouth’s Political Rivals
Dr. Patrick Browne, Executive Director, Plymouth Antiquarian Society

Hannah Bartlett's Headstone The Plymouth Antiquarian Society and Pilgrim Hall Museum announce their continuing partnership in a free public tour series of Plymouth’s historic Burial Hill for the 2025 season. Each first Saturday of the month (excepting January), a thematic tour of the ancient burying ground will reveal facets of Plymouth’s evolving story over generations. This year honors the 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution with a series theme of “Revolutionary Connections.” Each monthly tour highlights the Revolutionary era in Plymouth with insights into the town’s deep connections to America’s contest for independence. See additional details on our websites and social media pages.

See map of Burial Hill area here.  Please plan to wear comfortable walking shoes, as terrain may be uneven.  In the event of inclement weather, please check our Facebook page for cancellation/postponement info.


2025 BURIAL HILL TOURS - Live on Burial Hill       
First Saturday every month, 1pm                  
Saturday, July 5th
James Thacher’s War
Donna D. Curtin, PhD,  Executive Director, Pilgrim Hall Museum

The Plymouth Antiquarian Society and Pilgrim Hall Museum announce their continuing partnership in a free public tour series of Plymouth’s historic Burial Hill for the 2025 season. Each first Saturday of the month (excepting January), a thematic tour of the ancient burying ground will reveal facets of Plymouth’s evolving story over generations. This year honors the 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution with a series theme of “Revolutionary Connections.” Each monthly tour highlights the Revolutionary era in Plymouth with insights into the town’s deep connections to America’s contest for independence. See additional details on our websites and social media pages.

See map of Burial Hill area here.  Please plan to wear comfortable walking shoes, as terrain may be uneven.  In the event of inclement weather, please check our Facebook page for cancellation/postponement info.


2025 BURIAL HILL TOURS - Live on Burial Hill       
First Saturday every month, 1pm                  
Saturday, August 2nd
The Revolutionary Warrens
Mercy Otis Warren Society 

The Plymouth Antiquarian Society and Pilgrim Hall Museum announce their continuing partnership in a free public tour series of Plymouth’s historic Burial Hill for the 2025 season. Each first Saturday of the month (excepting January), a thematic tour of the ancient burying ground will reveal facets of Plymouth’s evolving story over generations. This year honors the 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution with a series theme of “Revolutionary Connections.” Each monthly tour highlights the Revolutionary era in Plymouth with insights into the town’s deep connections to America’s contest for independence. See additional details on our websites and social media pages.

See map of Burial Hill area here.  Please plan to wear comfortable walking shoes, as terrain may be uneven.  In the event of inclement weather, please check our Facebook page for cancellation/postponement info.


Pilgrim Hall Museum's 201st Birthday
Free Admission & Birthday Cupcakes!

Monday, September 1st, 9:30am - 4:30pm

New Plimmoth Gard

It's the 201st Anniversary of the laying of the cornerstone of Pilgrim Hall on September 1, 1824! Celebrate with FREE ADMISSION, birthday cupcakes and special festivities all day! 

  • New Plimmoth Gard costumed re-enactors fire volleys and share stories of 17th-century life on the front lawn.
  • Family-friendly Treasure Hunts, sponsored by South Shore Music Circus, offer kids to a great way to explore Plymouth's early history!

2025 BURIAL HILL TOURS - Live on Burial Hill       
First Saturday every month, 1pm                  
Saturday, September 6th
Epitaphs of the 18th Century
Anne C. Mason, PhD,  Local Historian

The Plymouth Antiquarian Society and Pilgrim Hall Museum announce their continuing partnership in a free public tour series of Plymouth’s historic Burial Hill for the 2025 season. Each first Saturday of the month (excepting January), a thematic tour of the ancient burying ground will reveal facets of Plymouth’s evolving story over generations. This year honors the 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution with a series theme of “Revolutionary Connections.” Each monthly tour highlights the Revolutionary era in Plymouth with insights into the town’s deep connections to America’s contest for independence. See additional details on our websites and social media pages.

See map of Burial Hill area here.  Please plan to wear comfortable walking shoes, as terrain may be uneven.  In the event of inclement weather, please check our Facebook page for cancellation/postponement info.


2025 BURIAL HILL TOURS - Live on Burial Hill       
First Saturday every month, 1pm                  
Saturday, October 4th
Legends & Lore
Joyce Poremski,  Head Docent, Plymouth Antiquarian Society

The Plymouth Antiquarian Society and Pilgrim Hall Museum announce their continuing partnership in a free public tour series of Plymouth’s historic Burial Hill for the 2025 season. Each first Saturday of the month (excepting January), a thematic tour of the ancient burying ground will reveal facets of Plymouth’s evolving story over generations. This year honors the 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution with a series theme of “Revolutionary Connections.” Each monthly tour highlights the Revolutionary era in Plymouth with insights into the town’s deep connections to America’s contest for independence. See additional details on our websites and social media pages.

See map of Burial Hill area here.  Please plan to wear comfortable walking shoes, as terrain may be uneven.  In the event of inclement weather, please check our Facebook page for cancellation/postponement info.


2025 BURIAL HILL TOURS - Live on Burial Hill       
First Saturday every month, 1pm                  
Saturday, November 1st
Mayflower Connections
General Society of Mayflower Descendants

The Plymouth Antiquarian Society and Pilgrim Hall Museum announce their continuing partnership in a free public tour series of Plymouth’s historic Burial Hill for the 2025 season. Each first Saturday of the month (excepting January), a thematic tour of the ancient burying ground will reveal facets of Plymouth’s evolving story over generations. This year honors the 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution with a series theme of “Revolutionary Connections.” Each monthly tour highlights the Revolutionary era in Plymouth with insights into the town’s deep connections to America’s contest for independence. See additional details on our websites and social media pages.

See map of Burial Hill area here.  Please plan to wear comfortable walking shoes, as terrain may be uneven.  In the event of inclement weather, please check our Facebook page for cancellation/postponement info.


PLYMOUTH'S THANKSGIVING PARADE      
A Plymouth Tradition                   
Saturday, November 22nd, 9:30am - noon
Pilgrim Hall Museum will delay opening today until 1pm.

"America's Hometown Thanksgiving Parade" is nationally famous, and not to be missed! Since the Parade passes right in front of Pilgrim Hall Museum as it proceeds down Court Street, the Museum will delay opening until 1pm today. More about the Parade and its full route here.


2025 BURIAL HILL TOURS - Live on Burial Hill       
First Saturday every month, 1pm                  
Saturday, December 6th
Home for the Holidays
Paula Marcoux, Food Historian/Author of Cooking with Fire

The Plymouth Antiquarian Society and Pilgrim Hall Museum announce their continuing partnership in a free public tour series of Plymouth’s historic Burial Hill for the 2025 season. Each first Saturday of the month (excepting January), a thematic tour of the ancient burying ground will reveal facets of Plymouth’s evolving story over generations. This year honors the 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution with a series theme of “Revolutionary Connections.” Each monthly tour highlights the Revolutionary era in Plymouth with insights into the town’s deep connections to America’s contest for independence. See additional details on our websites and social media pages.

See map of Burial Hill area here.  Please plan to wear comfortable walking shoes, as terrain may be uneven.  In the event of inclement weather, please check our Facebook page for cancellation/postponement info.


2025 HOLIDAY HOUSE TOUR                  
Saturday, December 6th
10am - 4pm House Tour
Pilgrim Hall Museum
75 Court Street, Plymouth MA

DETAILS TBA

The 18th Annual Holiday House Tour in Historic Plymouth is an annual tradition and beloved fundraiser for Pilgrim Hall! Traditionally, ticket purchasers receive a program booklet describing the homes on view, then visit a selection of beautifully decorated private homes, with treats served along the way.

Contact membership@pilgrimhall.org with any questions.


2025 FOREFATHERS DAY DINNER
Sunday, December 21st
Details TBA

Tradition unfurls in Plymouth for the 206th Pilgrim Society and Pilgrim Hall Museum Annual Meeting and Forefathers Day Gala.

TICKETED EVENT - RESERVATIONS REQUIRED


 

Looking toward the Future!
In 2020, we commemorated the 400th anniversary of the landing of the Pilgrims at Plymouth
(and the 200th anniversary of the founding of the Pilgrim Society).
You can learn more about the plans developed by visiting the Plymouth 400 web site at: www.plymouthma400.org


   

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