Plymouth Historical Society
420 East Mill Street
Plymouth, WI 53073
(920) 893-1876
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Did you ever wash cloths in the old fashioned way with wooden washtubs? Perhaps that is still your method you look forward to each washday with delight. Well, hardly! A set of “Standard” laundry trays would mean an orderly laundry, one of more inviting appearance and easier laundering and your satisfaction would not lessened by the high class workmanship which characterizes the work we do. J.H. Timm Co.

Plymouth Reporter – June 28, 1913

Girls! No experience necessary. Married or single. We will pay you while training to become a Telephone Operator. Also have openings for former operators. Commonwealth Telephone Co. Plymouth Wis. It’s patriotic to help on the home front wherever you can.

Plymouth Review – March 25, 1943

On evening, May 9, at 8 o’clock, when the Kraft Choral Society opens its third annual concert, Plymouth will have an opportunity to enjoy the finest choral concert program ever to be heard in this city. The presentation of the two part program, which will include excerpts from the opera “Cavallerai Rusticana” as the second half of the evening’s concert, is an undertaking that surpasses anything that has ever been done in Plymouth. Cities many times larger would hesitate to even attempt a program of this kind.

Plymouth Review – April 29, 1943

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Operated by the Plymouth Historical Society, the Plymouth Historical Museum contains a variety of exhibits and is home to many interesting events and exhibits. Several large collections are permanently displayed in the museum, including exhibits featuring the Plymouth Fire Department, a blacksmith shop, turn of the century parlor, vintage clothing, World War II, and Native American artifacts. Other displays change throughout the year, allowing the Society to feature smaller collections and pieces of special interest.

Schedule of Events

November 25, 26, 27, 2011- Christmas at the Museum
December 3, 2011- Celtic Tea
March 15, 2012- Annual Meeting
May 5, 2012 - Landmarking historic properties
May 20, 2012- Union Cemetery Walk (1-3pm one block north of the Episcopal church)
June-July, 2012 - Book Sale
July 14, 2012 - Mill Street Festival
September 8, 2012- Ladies Tea

Celtic Tea - December 3, 2011

Join us for this fun, collaborative Irish/Christmas program. Enjoy Christmas treats, traditional Brown Bread, tea and coffee. Listen to live Irish entertainment and enjoy conversation galore! Event will be held at the Plymouth Museum from 1-3pm. A $3 donation is suggested. Event open to the public. Sponsored by the Sheb. Co. Historical Research Center, Sheb. Co. Chapter of Celtic Women International and the Plymouth Historical Society.

Victorian Dining Room

If you’ve visited the museum lately you’ve already noticed that our Victorian parlor and bedroom have been replaced with a lovely Victorian dining room.

Thank you to Ray Piper for his donation of a lovely dining room table and chairs and long term loan of dishes belonging to the Herrling family of Greenbush. This complete set of dishes are circa 1870’s. The dining room will be seasonally updated so be sure to stop by often.

Plank Road Exhibit

Work continues on this one-of-a-kind exhibit. The storefronts are almost finished thanks to our staff of dedicated volunteers. The Plank Road itself will soon be installed and the insides of the first three stores are being arranged. Watch future newsletters for more information and updates. You will be thrilled with what we have in store! t

Bergin Native American Artifacts

The Bergin Native American Collection at the Plymouth Museum, is an extensive collection of prehistoric arrowheads, axes, hoes, potting chards, drills and hammer stones. For 75 years, Billy Bergin collected the artifacts from the nearby Sheboygan marsh areas. This indigenous collection contains points from each archeological time period including the oldest known “Clovis” point.

Exhibit Items Needed!

Do you have any Plymouth memorabilia? We are putting together a new display and are scouring the area for exhibit items. We gladly accept donations and reserve the right to determine their use accordingly. Please email us or call 1-920-893-1876 if you would like to make a donation.

Museum Tours

The museum is open to the public. School groups are welcome and guides are available when requested in advance. Summer hours are Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday from 10 to 2 pm.  Winter hours are Friday and Saturday from 10 to 2 pm.

Vintage Clothing / Scrapbooks

Roger Curtiss, on behalf of his late mother, Elizabeth Curtiss, donated four trunks of vintage clothing and related items dating from the late 1800's. Scrapbooks on various topics, newspaper clippings and calendars were also donated.

Union Cemetery

Many of Plymouth's early settlers rest in Union Cemetery which was established in 1854. The cemetery comprises six acres and is located along North Street and Division Street. Each year the Plymouth Historical Society, in conjunction with the Plymouth High School drama class, present a Union Cemetery Walking Tour. Each year the historical society, in conjunction with the Plymouth High School drama class, present a Union Cemetery Walking Tour.  Dressed in period clothing, students portray past residents, sharing history and stories of interest. View photos of past reenactments.

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