Pilgrim Monument - Holiday Season Lighting

The Annual Lighting of the Pilgrim Monument, which celebrates the Pilgrims’ First Landing in America at Provincetown on November 11, 1620, is one of Cape Cod's most beautiful traditions and one that is supported by Pilgrim Monument members and friends. The official Lighting Ceremony took place on November 24th and the lighting will continue through New Year’s Day. If you get to Provincetown and stay until after dark, you'll surely notice the tower - it's really cool!

Check out the photo, taken today by one of my clients. Thank you Stephanie!  If you'd like to donate to the tower's lighting, go to the Pilgrim Monument's web page....Here.

The P-Town Pilgrim Monument Is 100 Years Old!

The Pilgrim Memorial Monument was dedicated in 1910 to commemorate the landing of the Mayflower in Provincetown Harbor and the signing of the Mayflower Compact. The Compact was America's first democratic constitutional document assuring equality and justice for everyone.

This week, on August 5th, they will be re-dedicate the tower. There will be a full day of activities, starting with a parade, the re-dedication, a concert and fireworks. Check out the day on the Monument's website.

Annual Lighting of the Pilgrim Monument

This coming Wednesday evening, November 25th, Thanksgiving eve, will be the annual lighting of Provincetown's Pilgrim Monument. The official lighting ceremony will be from 5 to 7 PM at the monument, followed by refreshments and entertainment. The event will be free to all.

The monument is 252 feet tall and sits atop the highest hill in P-Town, bringing the top to an elevation of 350 feet above sea level. The Pilgrim Monument was built between 1907 and 1910 to commemorate the first landing of the Mayflower Pilgrims in Provincetown on November 21, 1620, and was dedicated by President William Taft in 1910. The 100th anniversary of the dedication will be August 5th, 2010.