2020
America is poised for an anniversary of national and international significance, the 400th commemoration of the Mayflower voyage and the founding of Plymouth Colony. The Plymouth 400 Anniversary will highlight the cultural contributions and American traditions that began with the interaction of the Wampanoag and English peoples, a story that significantly shaped the building of America.
200th Birthday of Susan B. Anthony & 100th Anniversary of the Women’s Suffrage Movement
February – August 2020, Adams
The Susan B. Anthony Birthplace is proud to coordinate 100 events throughout Massachusetts to commemorate the 100th Anniversary of Women’s Suffrage. The 19th Amendment to the Constitution is the Susan B Anthony Amendment. It is named in honor of America’s leading woman suffrage leader, Susan B. Anthony who was born in Western Massachusetts in 1820, making her exactly 200 years old in the Suffrage Centennial year. A monumental celebration beginning on Susan B. Anthony’s 200th birthday and ending on the 100th anniversary of the 19th amendment that granted women the right to vote.
May 14-19, 2020, Boston
With the 400th anniversary of the Mayflower landing, the Mayflower Sails 2020 will commemorate this historic event in which the Mayflower ship brought the first English Puritans to Plymouth. After a $20 million 3 year restoration project, the Mayflower looks to set sail for the first time.
150Th Anniversary, The Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association, Memorial Hall Museum
2020, Deerfield
For the 150th Anniversary of the Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association, the celebrations will be spread out.