Community Calendar

Upcoming Society Events & Programs

Join us for lectures, walking tours, and research workshops that celebrate and preserve the history of Plympton.

Open to all residents and visitors
NOV 202514lectures
Historic HomesIn-Person

Plympton’s Colonial Architecture: A Deep Dive

Join local historian Sarah Miller for an exploration of 18th-century construction techniques and the preservation of our town’s oldest dwellings.

07:00 PM – 08:30 PM ESTSociety Meeting Hall
DEC 202504meetings
GenealogyIn-Person

Genealogy Club Monthly Research Workshop

Monthly gathering for researchers to share findings, access town records, and receive guidance on tracing Plympton family lineages.

10:00 AM – 12:00 PM ESTPlympton Public Library
JAN 202618tours
Historic PlacesIn-Person

Winter Cemetery Walk: Revolutionary War Veterans

A guided walking tour highlighting the lives and service of Plympton residents who fought in the American Revolution.

02:00 PM – 04:00 PM ESTOld Burying Ground
FEB 202622lectures
Early IndustriesHybrid

Early Industry: The Cranberry Bog Legacy

An examination of how cranberry cultivation shaped Plympton’s economy and landscape from the 19th century to the present day.

09:30 AM – 12:00 PM ESTSociety Meeting Hall / Zoom
MAR 202612meetings
Get InvolvedIn-Person

Society Board & Volunteer Planning Session

Open meeting for members and volunteers to discuss upcoming spring events, archive digitization projects, and community outreach.

03:00 PM – 05:00 PM ESTSociety Meeting Hall

Volunteer with the Society

We are always looking for help with archive organization, event planning, and community outreach.

Get Involved
Community Archives

Plympton's living history

A visual chronicle of our town's gatherings, preservation efforts, and heritage programs. Explore the moments that define our shared Plympton legacy.

Community volunteers cleaning historic headstones at the Old Plympton Burial Ground
Old Plympton Burial Ground
Archived Record
PreservationOctober 2024

Cemetery Restoration Day

Volunteers carefully cleaned historic headstones and cleared overgrowth to preserve our town's earliest markers.

ID: PLY-001
Reenactors in colonial attire performing drills on the Plympton Town Green
Town Green
Archived Record
EventsNovember 2024

Colonial Muster Reenactment

A vivid demonstration of Revolutionary War drills and camp life, bringing Plympton's military history to life.

ID: PLY-002
Visitors examining historic town ledgers and documents at the society building
Historical Society Building
Archived Record
EducationDecember 2024

Heritage Open House

Residents explored our archives and viewed rare town ledgers during our annual winter open house event.

ID: PLY-003
Participants working with historical maps and genealogy charts at the library
Public Library
Archived Record
ResearchJanuary 2025

Genealogy Workshop

Expert-led session helping residents trace their Plympton roots using our digitized census and land records.

ID: PLY-004
Group of residents on a walking tour observing historic colonial architecture
Main Street District
Archived Record
Historic PlacesFebruary 2025

Historic Home Tour

A guided walking tour showcasing the architectural evolution of Plympton's oldest surviving colonial homes.

ID: PLY-005
Archivist carefully cataloging antique farm tools in the society vault
Society Vault
Archived Record
PreservationMarch 2025

Artifact Cataloging Session

Documenting newly donated 19th-century farm tools and household items for our permanent digital collection.

ID: PLY-006

Preserving Plympton's Heritage

Our archives are built on community contributions. Join us in documenting our town's history for future generations.