As PMPM continues to promote its mission of TRUTH – Tolerance-Respect-Unity-Trust-Her/History – we are very glad to see the rest…Read More
The Many Flags We Fly: Long May They Wave
Each of these groups has a colorful history that makes up the fabric of our beloved town, and we are literally waving the banner to celebrate them. In June, we flew three flags alongside the monument in observance of Pride Month, Juneteenth and the Provincetown Portuguese Festival. In August, we flew the Jamaican Flag, celebrating Jamaican Independence Day.
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A Monumental Ceremony for Provincetown
The goal was to re-connect the dream of our Association’s founders to create a stronger physical connection between the heart of Provincetown and the Monument.
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Remembering 2021 and Welcoming 2022
Executive director, David Weidner, reflects on the past year and looks forward to the year ahead.
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Indigenous Peoples’ Day: Honoring Those Who Discovered America First
Executive Director, Dr. K. David Weidner discusses why Indigenous Peoples’ Day is a small step in the right direction in recognizing and respecting the history and culture of Native Americans – the original inhabitants of this land.
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As summer winds down…and the leaves fall…
We at the Pilgrim Monument and Provincetown Museum are happy to have our first summer in the “post Covid” era under our belts. It hardly seems possible that we are ready for the autumn breezes to come back to the Cape after this incredibly hot and summer. Once again, we’ve experienced a season like no other, and this year, Provincetown was affected by bad press, hurricanes and the challenges of the lingering pandemic.
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PMPM Salutes Provincetown’s Jamaican Community
Starting August 2, 2021 – Jamaican Independence Day – the Pilgrim Monument and Provincetown Museum will fly the Jamaican flag for one week, in celebration of community of Jamaicans who have come to call Provincetown home.
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The Pilgrim Monument – Welcoming Pilgrims of All Kinds
Dr. William Gannon describes why he chooses to support the Pilgrim Monument and Provincetown Museum.
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PMPM Celebrates Juneteenth — America’s Second Independence Day
On June 19, our nation will observe what might be considered its second Independence Day: Juneteenth, the annual observance commemorating the end of slavery in the United States. The Pilgrim Monument and Provincetown Museum (PMPM) is proud to join in the celebration of this significant event in the history of our country.
Read MoreWhy I donate to PMPM — and why I hope you will, too
Our mission embodies what Provincetown itself is all about. We have history rooted in celebrating differences – not being divided by them. Tourists visit here not just to see the Monument (though we like to think that’s a major attraction), but also for inspiration, the freedom to express themselves, to love who they wish and because it’s safe. And we want to play an even bigger role in drawing them here.
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