The Plymouth Antiquarian Society invites the public to explore the region’s Revolutionary heritage through two engaging events on Saturday, April 26. These programs offer a unique opportunity to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the beginning of America’s fight for independence and to explore the pivotal role Plymouth and the South Shore played in the nation’s founding.
The day begins with the South Shore History Symposium: The South Shore and the War for Independence, held from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Spire Center for the Performing Arts in downtown Plymouth. Presented by Back Roads of the South Shore, a consortium of regional historical organizations, the symposium features six distinguished speakers sharing new perspectives on Revolutionary War-era stories from across the South Shore. Doors open at 8:30 a.m. for registration and refreshments with presentations running from 9:20 a.m. to 1 p.m. Admission is $20 and includes all sessions and light refreshments. Tickets may be purchased online at plymouthantiquarian.org/events/sshs2025, by emailing info@plymouthantiquarian.org, or by mailing a check to the Plymouth Antiquarian Society, P.O. Box 3773, Plymouth, MA 02361 by April 21.
At 2:00 p.m., the focus shifts to the Spooner House Museum for Liberty and Tea at the Spooner House, a special program that invites visitors to step into the world of pre-Revolutionary Plymouth. Guests will sample historic teas—including varieties famously tossed into Boston Harbor during the Boston Tea Party—and an herbal “Liberty tea” favored by Patriots in protest. The event also features a pop-up exhibit of rarely displayed Revolutionary-era artifacts from the Society’s collections and guided tours of the Spooner House, home to one of Plymouth’s most influential patriots—Ephraim Spooner. Admission is $12 per person or $8 for PAS members.
Together, these two events offer a compelling and immersive experience for anyone interested in Revolutionary history. For more information or to register, contact the Plymouth Antiquarian Society at info@plymouthantiquarian.org.
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