“Still, one thing made a lasting impression early on: This is where the Pilgrims arrived first,” said Elisa. “As I got older and understood all the different types of pilgrims who found acceptance and safety in Provincetown – whether part of our LGBTQ+ or many ethnic communities – it resonated. I realized how lucky I’ve been, and now, as a Trustee, I have an opportunity to protect, preserve and share our evolving history.”
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MEDIA ALERT: The Pilgrim Monument and Provincetown Museum to Hold 2022 Annual Lighting on Friday, November 11
The Pilgrim Monument and Provincetown Museum (PMPM), will hold the 2022 Annual Lighting of the Monument at 6:00 p.m. ET on Friday, Nov. 11, 2022. While there will not be an in-person event and the PMPM grounds will be closed to the public, residents and observers are encouraged to get “Loud for the Lights” when they come on.
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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.
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Stories I’ve Heard: A Salute to Black History in Provincetown
Provincetown is rich with black history. Courtney Hurst retells some of the stories she’s heard over the years, including Ella Fitzgerald at the A-House and Ptown being a stop on the Underground Railroad.
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A look back at 2020 and elevating PMPM in 2021
Executive Director, K. David Weidner, Ph.D. reflects on PMPM’s great 2020 season.
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The Pilgrim Woman: A Q&A with Sculptor, Podcaster and Adventurer, Rachel Carter
While Provincetown is observing the 400th anniversary of the Mayflower’s arrival, it’s important to remember it also marks the departure of Separatists fleeing the British Midlands in pursuit of religious freedom. For artist Rachel Carter (RC) of Nottingham, a commission for a commemorative sculpture turned into much more, including crossing the Atlantic on a cargo ship to relive the Pilgrim’s journey, a PMPM residency and podcast series on her adventures. We spoke with Rachel recently to get all the details.
Read MorePRESS RELEASE: Cape Cod Pilgrim Memorial Association Appoints Steven Ridini to Board of Trustees
The Pilgrim Monument and Provincetown Museum (PMPM), today announced the appointment of Steven Ridini, Ed.D. to its board of trustees. Trustee Brian Johnson Named to Role of Treasurer
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