2020 EVENTS PROGRAMME HIGHLIGHTS - Mayflower 400 will be a programme of events Steering our future, on a transformational scale; a platform for an international commemoration of the inspired by the past. remarkable relationship between our nations linking our people and communities through shared heritage, culture, arts, sports education, science, business, law, politics and international relations and the shared defence of our values.

NOVEMBER 2019

Illuminate The international Mayflower 400 opening event – a series of cultural events commemorating the first Thanksgiving that took place between the Mayflower Pilgrims and the native American people in 1621. Mayflower destinations across the UK, Netherlands and the USA will participate in Illuminate.

‘Just as one small candle may light a thousand, so the light here kindled hath shone unto many.’ Governor William Bradford, ‘Of Plimoth Plantation’.

Mayflower400UK.org MAYFLOWER 400 UK | 2020 EVENTS PROGRAMME – HIGHLIGHTS NOVEMBER 2019 FEBRUARY 2020 Launch of the Theatre Royal’s Mayflower Production Rotherhithe Plymouth Plymouths Theatre Royal will launch a dedicated Mayflower production, telling the story of the Pilgrims Rotherhithe Talks Mayflower Anthology and the Wampanoag. Launch of the year long programme of Mayflower Launch of the Mayflower Anthology education themed talks in Rotherhithe, London. project. Creative writing and literature celebrated OSTAR through a range of art forms with Mayflower themes. 24 – 25 April Touring Exhibition & Education Project The Original Single-Handed Transatlantic Race will Launch of the Rotherhithe Mayflower touring celebrate its 60 birthday in 2020, with competitors exhibition and education project. Gainsborough sailing solo from Plymouth to the US.

‘Charting the Mayflower’ Artwork unveiling ‘Charting the Mayflower’ by London Bubble Theatre A new piece of public art reflecting Gainsborough’s Rotherhithe Company. Exploring the ship and crew, culminating connections to the Mayflower story will be unveiled in in a public performance involving staking out and the town; where the Separatists worshipped in secret. Mayflower Touring Exhibition packing the ship, performing the shanties and The London Mayflower touring exhibition continues. occupying the ship with passengers, plants, seeds and animals. Harwich Rotherhithe Walks Explore Rotherhithe in the London Borough of Mayflower Seminar Southwark on foot. Dartmouth Hear from leading academics about the role Harwich played in the Mayflower story. Mayflower Opening Event Bassetlaw, Nottinghamshire A spectacular light festival with a special peal of bells ringing at St. Saviour’s Church. Worcester Roots Lecture Series A series of lectures focused on the Pilgrim Roots Living History Weekend region will take place from April to November. Worcester A multi-period living history weekend at the Commandery, Tudor House and Greyfriars in Thanksgiving at The Commandery Worcester. One great show, three great historic Doncaster 23 – 24 Nov venues. Bringing 2000 years of history to life with Follow in the footsteps of future US Presidents over 200 re-enactors. Heritage Festival Thomas Jefferson and John Adams to “the ground A programme of events, talks and workshops across where Liberty was fought for” and celebrate the the metropolitan borough of Doncaster celebrating city’s significant American connection and history of the regions rich heritage. Thanksgiving in Worcester’s Commandery; a beautiful MARCH 2020 building with an 800-year history. Plymouth Lincoln Worcester Victorian Christmas Fair 28 Nov – 1 Dec Mayflower Anthology Mayflower Conference Hundreds of stalls fill the atmospheric streets The three-month long Anthology project continues. The University of Lincoln will host the Mayflower of Worcester’s historic heart with the colours, Conference. (tbc) sounds and smells of a traditional Victorian British Science Week Christmas. Schools across Plymouth will be engaging in STEM activity with a Mayflower theme. Worcester

Mayflower 400 Pilgrim Conference DECEMBER 2019 Rotherhithe 24 – 25 April Hear the fascinating story of Pilgrim Father Edward Rotherhithe Mayflower Touring Exhibition Winslow and his connection to Worcester Cathedral. The London Mayflower touring exhibition The two day conference held at the Cathedral will Rotherhithe Scandi Market continues. explore life and religion in the early 17th century both Scandinavian Christmas Market taking place on in England and in the New World. Albion Street in Rotherhithe between the Finnish and Norwegian Churches. Bassetlaw, Nottinghamshire Christian Heritage Conference MAY 2020 Dartmouth Acclaimed speakers and professionals will present at the annual Bassetlaw Christian Heritage Conference Plymouth Mayflower Exhibition in Retford, Nottinghamshire. The Mayflower exhibition will open in the Dartmouth Mayflower History Festival museum; showcasing Dartmouth’s role in the Religious Tolerance Forum A city wide programme of activity, including talks, Mayflower story. Mayflower themed religious tolerance event in Retford, tours, reenactments and exhibitions run by local Nottinghamshire. Run by Bassetlaw Christian Heritage. people and organisations. This will incorporate Mayflower related activities, and celebrate Plymouth’s Harwich wider history. Lincolnshire; Gainsborough, Harwich Commemoration Pirate Weekend The ship’s Captain Christopher Jones was twice wed and Boston Plymouth’s award winning pirate weekend, including a in Harwich, Essex. A commemoration of his first full sized pirate ship and loads of family activities. Discover Lincolnshire Weekend wedding will take place… Mayflower sites and other historic attractions open Mayflower Cup their doors for free to visitors during the Discover Leander Swimming Club’s national elite swimming event, Lincolnshire weekend. Including Gainsborough Old hosted at Plymouth Life Centre. Over 900 competitors JANUARY 2020 Hall, Boston Guildhall and Immingham Museum. from around 80 swimming clubs are expected. Rotherhithe, London Mayflower Youth Festival A dedicated festival for young people, by young New Years Day Parade, London APRIL 2020 people. Incorporating music, dance and a range The annual new year’s day parade in London; passing of other activities, organised in conjunction with Plymouth partners from across the city. through the Borough of Southwark. Mayflower Touring Exhibition Opening of the Box The opening of Plymouth’s brand new £38m+ The London Mayflower touring exhibition launches. Dartmouth cultural and history space, the Box. This will include a permanent Mayflower exhibition, and a further series Dart Music Festival of work exploring the relationship between the US 8 – 10 May and UK. Over 100 performances spanning almost every musical genre are performed in venues across the town. Southampton Rotherhithe Walks Rotherhithe Explore Rotherhithe in the London Borough of Mayflower Festival Southwark on foot. Mayflower Touring Exhibition The London Mayflower touring exhibition Rotherhithe Bermondsey Carnival continues. Family friendly Carnival with a Mayflower theme Mayflower Touring Exhibition brought to you by Southwark Council in partnership Rotherhithe Walks with Bermondsey Beat. The London Mayflower touring exhibition continues. Explore Rotherhithe in the London Borough of Southwark on foot. Rotherhithe Festival Rotherhithe Walks Community based festival run by a committee of Explore Rotherhithe in the London Borough of Southwark Splash! local volunteers. Southwark on foot. Join over 500 Southwark children for Splash 2020 This is a specially-commissioned piece from

Bassetlaw, Nottinghamshire composers Ross Power and Laura Howe. Bassetlaw, Nottinghamshire

Embroidery Project Pilgrim Roots Festival Taking place across Bassetlaw, Nottinghamshire A Mayflower themed embroidery project with the the Pilgrim Roots region, including North East North Nottinghamshire Embroidery Guild. Lincolnshire (Immingham), Scrooby, Babworth, Roots Lecture Series

Austerfield, Gainsborough and Boston. The series of lectures focused on the Pilgrim Roots Bassetlaw Open Churches Weekend region continues. Roots Lecture Series Visit the churches in Bassetlaw, including those where Brewster, Bradford, Clifton and other Pilgrims The series of lectures focused on the Pilgrim Roots preached and worshipped. region continues. Worcester

Roots Lecture Series Brewster Exhibition Three Choirs Festival The series of lectures focused on the Pilgrim Roots See an exhibition dedicated to William Brewster in A week long programme of the world’s oldest music region continues. Retford. festival celebrates over 300 years of musical history

with a week-long programme of concerts from Retford Charter Day Short Story Competition 25 July to 1 August 2020, based around beautiful Bassetlaw District Councils annual story writing Worcester Cathedral. competition – write your own story inspired by the Gainsborough & Lincolnshire journey of the Mayflower Pilgrims. Churches Festival JUBILEE SAILING TRUST Churches across Gainsborough and the West Lindsey Harwich district of Lincolnshire open their doors for the churches The proposed locations for the Jubilee festival, including special events and talks. Mayflower Festival Trust to visit include Harwich, Dartmouth, Harwich, the port town in Essex where the Mayflower Southampton, Rotherhithe and Plymouth. was built and her Captain Christopher Jones was twice Doncaster wed commemorates the Mayflower story. The Jubilee Sailing Trust has the only two fully accessible tall ships in the world. For nearly Mayflower Festival 40 years the JST has used the challenge and

Doncasters Mayflower festival commemorates the Worcester adventure of tall ship sailing to facilitate the regions connections to the Pilgrims. building of stronger, more connected, resilient Worcestershire LitFest & Fringe and inclusive communities, allowing people of The Worcestershire LitFest & Fringe has something all abilities to sail. for everyone. A mixture of poetry and spoken word, JUNE 2020 with a programme filled with workshops, readings In 2020, in honour of the 400th anniversary of and much more across multiple venues. the Mayflower’s journey, the JST will undertake Plymouth a voyage from Plymouth, England to Plymouth, Mass, empowering a socially inclusive crew as Armed Forces Day they sail along the Mayflower’s original route, A celebration of Plymouth’s military heritage and the JULY 2020 giving them the chance to experience a life ongoing commitment of Armed Forces personnel changing adventure. based in the city, with parades, demonstrations and Plymouth other activity on Plymouth’s historic Hoe. The Trust’s visit to Plymouth will be The Atlantic Project accompanied by a range of activities NSSA Mayflower Regatta The Atlantic Project is a major international festival celebrating diversity and promoting social of contemporary art, bringing world-class artists to A national sailing regatta, bringing young people from inclusion. Plymouth. In 2020 the programme will investigate across the country to Plymouth for a series of events the contemporary relationship between the UK and and activities that will fill the water with boats. US, using this as an opportunity to reassess Western Mayflower Marine Tech Expo principles such as freedom of speech, religious freedom, AUGUST 2020 civil rights and the right to privacy, as well as tackling Highlighting Plymouth’s world-class marine tech themes of colonisation, globalisation and democracy. businesses and research institutions, the expo draws Plymouth in over 100. Mayflower Music Event The Atlantic Project Flavour Fest A major multi-day music festival with a US twist, Continuation of the Atlantic Project. bringing world-class acts to Plymouth. Hosted on The South West’s largest food and drink festival. Plymouth Hoe, overlooking the city’s historic Sound; British Firework Championships Stamp Fair from where the Mayflower sailed to America. Building on Plymouth’s existing national fireworks The Plymouth Philatelic Society hosts the Mayflower championship, in 2020 the event will be bigger and better. stamp fair. Dartmouth Mayflower Classic Car Show A family friendly car show, with a US twist. Shakespeare Week

Dartmouth The Inn Theatre Company’s new production of the Arts & Crafts trail. Running June – Tempest is performed in the stunning setting of Dartmouth September. Dartmouth Castle, overlooking Bayards Cove. This artistic, creative town hosts a Mayflower themed Dittisham Regatta Dartmouth Crabfest arts and crafts trail. 1 August Enjoy some of England’s South Coasts finest food – A fun filled family event with sailing and rowing South Devon Crab. events, children’s activities and the Regatta Crabbing competition. Rotherhithe Film Festival Mayflower Touring Exhibition The Mayflower Film Festival takes place in Port of Dartmouth Royal Regatta. Dartmouth. The London Mayflower touring exhibition 27 – 29 August continues. A three-day programme of sailing events, air displays, live music, street food and fireworks. MAYFLOWER 400 UK | 2020 EVENTS PROGRAMME – HIGHLIGHTS Grand Dart River Pageant Volunteer Celebration Dartmouth 30 August – 5 September Mayflower 400 volunteers from Plymouth come A major river based event signifying the end of together to celebrate their contribution to the Food Festival Dartmouth Royal Regatta 2020 and the start of commemoration year. 23 – 25 October Dartmouth’s week of Mayflower commemorations. A mouthwatering mix of regional English food and On the River Dart, tall ships and visiting local drink with a Mayflower theme, chef demonstrations vessels will take part with flags and fancy dress – Dartmouth and food stalls. culminating in a sail-past of the South Embankment. BRNC Mayflower Son et Lumiere Visiting Warships and Tall Ships 5 September 30 August – 5 September Experience a grand Son et Lumiere event in the NOVEMBER 2020 Royal Navy and US Navy warships, ‘Tall Ships’ and spectacular setting of the Britannia Royal Naval Matthew, Mayflower and replica training craft visit College overlooking the River Dart. Rotherhithe Dartmouth – until 5th September. Mayflower Play Mayflower Touring Exhibition Mayflower River Dart events A new, original Mayflower play is being created by The London Mayflower touring exhibition 31 August – 5 September Theatre Hub. To be performed in Dartmouth and then continues. Clubs and groups take part in water based events will tour other destinations. including the Royal Dart Yacht Club, New York. Rotherhithe Walks

Rotherhithe Explore Rotherhithe in the London Borough of Southampton Southwark on foot. Totally Thames Mayflower Cup An annual celebration of the River Thames with Lord Mayors Show Two football teams go head to head in the Mayflower a creative and diverse programme that inspires, The Lord Mayor of London show and fireworks Cup. connects and enthralls throughout the month of provide a fitting finale to the Rotherhithe September. Curated and managed by the Thames commemoration programme. Maritime Festival Festival Trust. Britain’s cruise city celebrates its maritime heritage, Charting the Mayflower past present and future. Mayflower Touring Exhibition Charting the Mayflower Bubble Theatre. The third The London Mayflower touring exhibition phase of Charting the Mayflower involves community continues. participants in exploring the voyage and the financial Rotherhithe dealings. Rotherhithe Walks Mayflower Touring Exhibition Explore Rotherhithe in the London Borough of Mayflower Signature Event The London Mayflower touring exhibition Southwark on foot. Large scale performance on the River Thames. continues. . Café Gallery Projects CGP Rotherhithe Walks Bassetlaw, Nottinghamshire Large scale visual arts project and gallery Explore Rotherhithe in the London Borough of exhibition. Southwark on foot. Roots Lecture Series The series of lectures focused on the Pilgrim Roots region continues. Worcester Bassetlaw, Nottinghamshire Scrooby Show Thanksgiving at The Commandery Roots Lecture Series The annual Scrooby village fete, a traditional English 21 – 22 Nov The series of lectures focused on the Pilgrim Roots village event – with plenty of tea and cake. Follow in the footsteps of future US Presidents region continues. Thomas Jefferson and John Adams to “the ground where Liberty was fought for” and celebrate the city’s Droitwich Spa, Worcestershire significant connection and history of Thanksgiving in Worcester’s Commandery; a beautiful building with SEPTEMBER 2020 Salt Festival an 800-year history. Pilgrim Edward Winslow’s Father was a salt merchant. National – The annual ‘Heritage Open Days’ Winslow was born and schooled in Droitwich Spa; provide unique opportunities to explore some also famous for its unique salt heritage. of England’s often hidden heritage sites. ILLUMINATE 2020 Explore historic sites; enjoy tours and talks CLOSING CEREMONY and a programme of events. Worcester The international Mayflower 400 closing The Battle of Worcester Commemorative ceremony event; a series of cultural events Plymouth Drumhead Ceremony commemorating the first Thanksgiving that 3 September took place between the Mayflower Pilgrims Mayflower Muster The Drumhead Service of Remembrance and the native American people in 1621. A nine day festival, incorporating the 400th anniversary commemorates those that fought and died for their ‘Just as one small candle may light a thousand, of the Mayflower’s departure from Plymouth on the beliefs during the English Civil Wars. Join the parade so the light here kindled hath shone unto 16th of September. from Worcester Guildhall to Fort Royal Hill for the many.’ Governor William Bradford, ‘Of Plimoth service, culminating at the Commandery Great Hall. Plantation’. The Muster will involve music, fireworks and a huge NB. Muskets will be fired. range of other activity, with support from the city’s Armed Forces.

Mayflower Arts Weekender OCTOBER 2020 The cultural events programme will develop Over 100 arts events will be hosted across the city, significantly in advance of 2020. Across the nations, involving local, national and international artists. Rotherhithe programmes and plans are in development. The final programme will be a cultural commemoration on a Events range from outdoor cinema screenings Mayflower Touring Exhibition significant scale. through to major visual arts commissions and The London Mayflower touring exhibition continues. learning opportunities. For further information about the Mayflower 400 Rotherhithe Walks commemoration year and the events programme, Seafood Festival Explore Rotherhithe in the London Borough of visit Mayflower400UK.org The Seafood Festival will bring Plymouth’s Southwark on foot. historic Barbican and Sutton Harbour alive with entertainment, activities and dishes to celebrate the All information correct at time publishing. city’s fantastic caught seafood. Bassetlaw, Nottinghamshire Please check with each destination / organisation before making travel plans. Ocean City Festival Roots Lecture Series A spectacular festival, celebrating Plymouth’s The series of lectures focused on the Pilgrim Roots relationship with the sea. region continues.

The Box – Oceania A new, interactive Captain Cook exhibition opening at The Box.