Five Things You Need to Know Today: A 17th Century Military Muster

1. See a combined 17th century military muster by the United Colonies of New England at 1 p.m. Sunday, June 9. The event will take place on the Training Green, located at 55 Sandwich St. in Plymouth. The New Plimmoth Gard will host the Salem Trayned Band in a combined unit demonstration of 1640s pike and musket drills. The New Plimmoth Gard always welcomes new members to join the company as members prepare for Plymouth’s 400th anniversary.

2. Join Cape Cod horticulturist Bob Hoxie for “Gardening Lessons from the Past,” a workshop at 1 p.m. Sunday, June 9, in the newly restored Rose Briggs Memorial Garden at the Hedge House, located at 126 Water St. Hoxie will talk about the plants, materials and design of historic gardens, highlighting ideas for improving both old and new gardens. Tickets are $15 per person, $10 per member. Reservations are required. To download a printable reservation form, visit www.plymouthantiquariansociety.org. Email pasm@verizon.net or call 508-746-0012 for details.

3. Camp Clark still has openings in all five of its sessions. Send the children this summer to experience the 83 acres Camp Clark has to offer, including: private pond, ropes course, hiking trails, NEW ball field, pavilion, media cabin, music cabin, and arts & crafts cabin, along with much more. Camp Clark is committed to following a curriculum that focuses on a wide range of subjects, including science, math, and literacy, alongside a traditional day camp experience. We welcome campers ages 4-15 years old. Bus transportation is available to and from camp. 

4. Student registration is now open for The Audition, by Don Zolidis, June 17-27, directed by Geronimo Sands and Holly Stanford. Students will meet daily after school from 4 to 7:30 p.m. to develop performance skills, train and rehearse on PBT’s new outdoor stage under the tent. Performances of The Audition are June 28-29 and July 5-6.

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