Burial Hill Tour Series – Revolutionary: James Thacher’s War (Plymouth)

This Tour has been rescheduled from July 5. Dr. James Thacher enlisted as a 21-year-old surgeon’s mate in the Continental Army in 1775 and served through the duration of the American Revolution, witnessing many of the war’s pivotal events. Afterwards he retired to Plymouth and published an account of his experiences, A Military Journal during the American Revolutionary War, published in 1823 when Thacher was 69 years old. Learn about this remarkable South Shore Patriot and the war that forged a new nation and indelibly shaped Thacher’s rising generation.

The Plymouth Antiquarian Society and Pilgrim Hall Museum continue their partnership in a free public tour series of Plymouth’s historic Burial Hill for the 2025 season. Each first Saturday of the month (excepting January), a thematic tour of the ancient burying ground will reveal facets of Plymouth’s evolving story over generations. This year honors the 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution with a series theme of “Revolutionary Connections.” Each monthly tour highlights the Revolutionary era in Plymouth with insights into South Shore connections to America’s contest for independence. Presenters include local historians and authors who share their expertise on a range of topics, highlighting art, history, and culture atop the open-air history museum in the heart of downtown Plymouth, Burial Hill.

Severe weather may cancel tour. Stay up to date with us on our Facebook page, and visit pilgrimhall.org or plymouthantiquarian.org for more information on the continuing Burial Hill tour series.

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