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NOW OPEN

SATS | THROUGH NOVEMBER  | 10–1 | OWC

CURRENT EXHIBIT

Plymouth Historical Society Turns 50

Our current exhibit celebrates the Plymouth Historical Society's 50th Anniversary. It gives thanks to those who established the society, those whose work have kept it going, and features some of the unusual artifacts and photographs in its collection.

 

SATURDAYS  | MID-MARCH–MID-DEC | 10–1

Old Webster Courthouse

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MUSEUM — CLOSING
EARLY DECEMBER

Free and open to the public — Drop in!

Step inside this 250-year-old courthouse to:

  • browse the collection

  • discover a story

  • chat with the docents

  • view the exhibit

  • get questions answered

  • share your stories, photos, or artifacts

  • purchase books, post cards or puzzles

  • support our efforts

  • discover how YOU can help

No matter the reason, we are always happy to see you!

UPCOMING  EVENTS

All events take place at the Plymouth Historical Museum in the Old Webster Courthouse on Court Street and are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted.

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​SUN | NOV 24  | 12–4 | MAIN STREET

 

OPEN HOUSE:

SUNDAY SOIRÉE at Dressers Unlimited 

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Dressers Unlimited's Holiday Collection has arrived, which includes retail items from the Plymouth Historical Society, including books, puzzles, postcards, and Old Webster Courthouse ornaments — a perfect memento to hang on your tree in honor of its 250th Anniversary..

 

We thank Carol Dunn for including our goods in her wide selection of quality gifts and invite you to get in the holiday spirit by attending this open house.

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Join us for for an afternoon of:

  • Special Pricing

  • Raffles

  • Refreshments

  • Live Music

  • Visitors from the Past

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In addition to our PHS offerings there will be other local goods from Stillwater Lavender Ranch and nature photographer Bob Fleck.

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A portion of ALL sales will be donated to Keep the Heat On! to help our neighbors in need stay warm this holiday season.​

Check back in the new year for our
2025 program of presentations.

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Considering an Opportunity…

THE NORTHWAY BANK BUILDING​

 

November 13, 2024:

 

Northway Bank Building Donation to PHS:

Feasibility Study Public Outreach

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Dear Members (past, present, and future) and

Friends of the Plymouth Historical Society (PHS),

 

We are reaching out to you to ask for your thoughts and input on a topic that could change the character of PHS.

 

For years the Historical Society has operated the Plymouth Historical Museum and Memory House in the Old Webster Courthouse at 1 Court Street in Plymouth. This National Register of Historic Places listed building is made available to PHS through the generosity of the Young Ladies Library Association, which owns the OWC. The Museum is the repository for an ever-growing collection of historic artifacts related to the history of our community as well as a sizable library of historic books, photos, and documents. Each year our Exhibits Committee designs and hosts an exhibit, which highlights a different theme in Plymouth history. Once a month from March to November we host Wednesday evening programs in the OWC on historic topics of interest to our members, drawing an audience of 40 to 60 each month. We are challenged in terms of space, trying to do too much in a very small area. We have been searching for years for a way to spread out.

 

With Northway’s unexpected offer, the opportunity to solve much of our “space problem” is a real possibility. But we recognize that this possibility comes with many challenges. We have assembled a “task force” to analyze the pros and cons of this fantastic opportunity for PHS, for potential partners, and for the community. We need to decide if we are in a position to accept this generous offer, and if we are, how we would use the building, who we might partner with to make it work, and how we would finance the various options.

 

We would love to hear your creative thoughts and ideas on these topics. Is this something you can see the Plymouth Historical Society taking on? How would we make it work? Who are our potential partners? How would we finance this growth?

 

If you would like to provide input or advice please contact our “Bank Task Force Leader”, Katharina Kelsey at kmkelsey@gmail.com.

 

                                                                                  PHS Bank Task Force

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