PLYMOUTH ANTIQUARIAN SOCIETY (PAS)

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Save the Date!
“Summer Folk: The Story of Tourism on the South Shore”
Backroads of the South Shore History Symposium
Saturday, April 10th  – 10 am - 2:30 pm
Allerton Hall, Church of the Pilgrimage, 8 Town Square, Plymouth
The South Shore has been a favorite destination for summer travelers for generations. Local historians will present a series of mini-lectures on the area’s “summer folk,” examining the delights of seaside visiting over the centuries and the rise of modern tourism in the region. Revisit the grand hotels that once adorned our coast, remember the summer estates of the wealthy, many now vanished, and rekindle memories of family vacations to South Shore beaches, ponds, and woodlands. Sponsored by the Backroads of the South Shore, a local consortium of small historical societies and museums that includes the Plymouth Antiquarian Society. $15 admission includes breakfast refreshments. Reservations recommended. For more information, call 508-746-0012.

Learn about Oral History Projects!
Pot Luck Supper
Thursday, April 15th – 5:30 pm
Kendall Hall, First Parish Church, Town Square, Plymouth
Annual spring gathering for Antiquarian members and lovers of local history. Join us for delicious pot luck and a fascinating lecture on community oral history. Anne Valk, Associate Director of Programs of Brown University’s John Nicholas Brown Center, shares insights from 20 years of experience in teaching oral history and working with local communities in New England, the Midwest, and the South on collecting and preserving their stories. She’ll offer practical advice on doing oral history and discuss the benefits of recording the memories of local residents. Social hour begins at 5:30 pm, dinner at 6 pm and lecture at 7 pm. Admission: $7; $5 for PAS members. Reservations required. Call 508-746-0012 or email pasm@verizon.net to reserve a place.

Dye Pot Day at Harlow Old Fort House, 119 Sandwich Street
Saturday, May 22nd – 10 am to 2 pm
Join the spinners and crafters of the Harlow House Fiber Guild for a day of learning about natural dyes. Several dye pots will be simmering with natural materials such as mushrooms, onion skins, walnut hulls, and the indigo plant, which transforms from a green-yellow color in the pot to a brilliant blue when exposed to air. Special activities for children include dyeing a skein with Jello or creating a wet felted ornament to take home. Free admission. Refreshments available for fee. Historic Harlow Old Fort House and gift shop open.

The Harlow House Fiber Guild meets monthly to spin, knit, weave and learn more about fiber crafts, including traditional techniques. Membership is open to the public. For more information, contact 508-746-0012.

Acoustic Evenings on the Hedge House Lawn
Beginning Friday, May 28th
The School’s Out Summer Concert Series showcasing local musicians offers evening entertainment on the Plymouth waterfront. The Hedge House lawn provides an intimate coffeehouse setting for acoustic performances, presented by Brewster Productions. Shows are free and open to the pubic. For the full schedule, visit http://brewsterproductions.com/concertseries/schedule.

Memorial Cemetery Tour
Saturday, May 29th - 1 pm

Historic House Tours at the Hedge House Museum, 126 Water Street
June through August

Historic House Tours at the Harlow Old Fort House, 119 Sandwich Street
June through August

Children's Performances, "The Corn Planting"
Harlow Old Fort House, 119 Sandwich Street
Wednesday, June 9th – 10 am
Local third-grade schoolchildren from Cold Spring Elementary School star in performances of this historical play about Plymouth’s early settlers. Free admission. Tours of historic house available after performance. Gift Shop open. Call 508-746-0012 for more information.

Antiquarian Hearth & Home Tours
Saturday, June 12th — 10 am to 4 pm
Explore a fascinating range of private homes in Plymouth, open to the public for this special one-day tour. Your event program provides a history and description of each house, with map and directions. Includes luncheon. Fee: $35, $30 members & advance discount. Click here to download a brochure and reservation form. For more information or to reserve tickets, email the Antiquarian Society at pasm@verizon.net or call 508-746-0012.

Pilgrim Breakfast
Harlow Old Fort House, 119 Sandwich Street
Sunday, June 27th — 8:30 to 11:30 am
Costumed servers dish out piping hot fishcakes, baked beans, cornbread and other tasty fare, while strolling singers share songs, riddles, and 17th century cheer. This hearty New England breakfast is a local tradition not to be missed! Proceeds benefit the preservation of the 1677 Harlow House. Fee: $10 per person; $9 members. Family discount available. Click here to download a reservation form or call 508-746-0012.

Teddy Bear Picnic
Spooner Secret Garden, 27 North Street
Saturday, July 10th — 10 am to noon
A lively morning of storytelling, hands-on kids’ activities, and a puppet play. Don’t forget to bring your teddy bear! Recommended for ages 4 and up. Admission fee: $6 per person. Children must be accompanied by an adult. For more information, contact us at pasm@verizon.net or 508-746-0012.

PIP: Children's Summer History Program
Hedge House, 126 Water Street
Monday - Friday, July 12th - 16th — 9 am to 2 pm
A week-long program for children ages 7 to 12. Fee per child: $165 non-members, $125 members. Learn more here.

Antiquarian Summer Fair
Hedge House, 126 Water Street
Saturday, August 28th — 10 am to 3 pm
Attic treasures, jewelry, homemade goodies, and bargains galore are some of the delights of this old-fashioned New England fair, held under a big tent on our sweeping lawn overlooking Plymouth harbor. Browsers welcome, free of charge! Fee for luncheon.

Memorial Cemetery Tour
Saturday, October 2nd - 11 am, Saturday, October 9th - 11 am

Fabulous Fiber Workshops at Harlow Old Fort House, 119 Sandwich Street
Saturday & Sunday, October 9th & 10th – 9 am to 4 pm
The Harlow House Fiber Guild and the Plymouth Antiquarian Society will host two Fabulous Fiber Workshops at the Harlow Old Fort House. Instructor Joan Ruane has been teaching spinning for over 30 years. Most famous for her cotton spinning expertise, she gives lectures and workshops on spinning, weaving and dyeing all over the U.S. and Canada.
Saturday, October 9th, Color and Blending - Students will be dyeing cellulose lint and sliver in both solid and “painted” colors with chemical and natural dyes. Carding and blending different cellulose fibers and colors will give students unusual and unique yarns. Joan hopes to have time to teach beginners cotton spinning at this class.
Sunday, October 10th, Bio-engineered Fibers - Open up to a new world of fiber! Learn how to spin and handle Soy Silk, Ingeo, Silk Latte, Bamboo, Sea Spun and who knows what else! Everyone has fun and goes home with spun samples of these fascinating fibers.
Fabulous Fiber Workshops are $55 each, including all materials, or sign up for both workshops at a discounted price of $90. Some spinning experience is recommended. There will be a break for lunch on your own. For more information on instructor Joan Ruane, visit her website at www.cottonspinning.com.
To sign up for a workshop, email the Harlow House Fiber Guild at hhouseheritage@yahoo.com call the Plymouth Antiquarian Society at 508-746-0012, visit www.plymouthantiquariansociety.org or email pasm@verizon.net