Periwigs, Pouffs, & Pomade: Hair and Wigs in 18th-century England and America
Why did men in the 1700s wear wigs? What were they made of, how were they styled, and who wore what? How would the hair care routine of George Washington […]
Printing Revolution
Andy Volpe will present a slide lecture titled “Printing Revolution,” which has a dual significance, referring to both the printing press and the “Revolutionary” nature of what was printed. The […]
Drums in the Revolution and Early Republic: Sounds and Symbols of Patriotism
During the American Revolution and Early Republic, drums were crucial for military communication, discipline, and morale, serving as the “soundtrack” of the war by conveying orders over the chaos of […]
Nathaniel Ray Thomas and the Loyalist Plight
Born in 1731 to a respected Marshfield family, Nathaniel Ray Thomas rose to become a leading figure in his community – a Harvard-educated merchant, gentleman farmer, justice of the peace, […]
Dinner with Abigail and John Adams
The Braintree Historical Society is hosting a dinner for Abigail and John Adams on Friday June 26th at the Braintree Town Hall. A hot and cold buffet will be served […]
Patriotic Hymn Sing!
July 5 at 3:30 pm Performing Arts Center, Brewster, MA As we honor America’s 250th Birthday, let’s celebrate together in song—America the Beautiful, God of Our Fathers, Simple Gifts, and […]
Flag Sojourn 250 – FLAG DAY Ceremony at the Pier of MAYFLOWER II
The community is invited to the Flag Sojourn 250 ceremony on National Flag Day, Sunday, June 14th, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. Plimoth Patuxet is hosting the ceremony on the pier […]
A Plymouth Community Ceremony for America’s 250th
The Town of Plymouth’s 250th Commemoration Committee invites you to a special ceremony in Town Square commemorating the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. The program will feature a […]
Plymouth in the Revolution: Loyalist Memorials and Revolutionary War Pension Applications
Now that 2026 is upon us, many Americans will have been conjuring up distant memories of high school history lessons – Bunker Hill and Saratoga, George Washington at Valley Forge, […]
Bunker Hill Remembrance Ceremony
251st Anniversary of the Battle of Bunker Hill and the 201st Anniversary of the Laying of the Bunker Hill Monument Cornerstone Admission is free and open to all. We welcome […]
