Upcoming Events at Pilgrim Hall Museum
EXHIBITSGENERAL

EXHIBIT February 4 - April 13, 1997
A Jesuit's Visit to Pilgrim Plymouth 1650 Exhibit
The story of the visit in December 1650 of Father Gabriel Druillettes, S.J. to Boston and Plymouth from New France. Father Druillettes made the trip to propose an alliance between New France and New England against the Iroquois.

EXHIBIT
June 15 to May, 1997
"The Art of Thanksgiving" Exhibit
Art mirrors culture in this exhibit featuring Rockwell's Thanksgiving, 1945.
Paintings by Ferris, Brownscombe and others, as well as prints and posters, show the evolution of this American holiday.
Sponsored by Plymouth Savings Bank

EXHIBIT April 18 - Oct. 25, 1997
A Good Under-Standing: Plymouth Area Shoes 1620-1920
Shoes: who made them? Who sold them? Who bought them? Shoes from all eras, shoes of all sizes, shoes for all occasions!

EXHIBIT May 16 - June 13, 1997
175 Years of the Old Colony Memorial Newspaper
Exhibit of the first editions (1822) of the Old Colony Memorial newspaper and related history.

EXHIBITJune 20, 1997 - May 18, 1998
Popular Pilgrims - the Changing Face of Pilgrims, 1800-2000
Every generation has "seen" the Pilgrims as a reflection of themselves. Explore this changing image through paintings, prints, costumes, film and tourist souvenirs.

EXHIBIT November 1 - December 31, 1997
Thanksgiving "Over There"
Thanksgiving has a special poignancy in wartime. Trace America's holiday as celebrated by her armed forces from the Civil War through Desert Storm.

April 5, 1997 11 - 3 p.m. Family Festival, Memorial Hall, Plymouth
The Family Festival is an affordable, wholesome and fun filled afternoon for families.
April 17, 1997 Leonardo da Vinci and the North End Trip
Day trip to the Museum of Science Leonardo exhibit, lunch at ARTU and a Market Tour of the North End.
April 27, 1997 Tour of Historic Bed & Breakfasts
Tour five Plymouth's most architecturally interesting Bed and Breakfast homes ending with a Victorian Silver Tea at Pilgrim Hall.
April 30
May 27
June 11
June 24
LECTURE SERIES-Put Your Best Foot Forward: Costume (and shoes) in Plymouth, 1620-1920.
Four lectures on women's and men's costume and shoes to be held at the Plymouth Public Library

For further information, please contact Peggy Baker at (508) 746-1620 Extension 3

October 1997: Fall Lecture Series/ To Be Announced Theme: Thanksgiving by the (Cook)Book" with a day trip to Johnson & Wales Culinary Institute Museum