Anyone familiar with Plymouth history probably knows that our town is known for b-b gun manufacturing. The Red Ryder gun of A Christmas Story (maybe the best Christmas comedy ever) fame was made here in Plymouth. The Plymouth Historical Museum will be honoring that history, tying it into other themes from the movie, in an [...]
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Plymouth Historical Museum’s new exhibit, “A Red Ryder Christmas Story” opens Nov. 18
Posted in Daisy Air Rifle, downtown Plymouth, film, Plymouth Historical Museum, Plymouth history, tagged A Christmas Story, air rifle, b-b gun, Christmas, Daisy Air Rifle, downtown Plymouth, events, film, history, holidays, movie, Plymouth Historical Museum, Plymouth MI, Plymouth Michigan, Red Ryder gun on November 13, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
The Plymouth Historical Museum celebrates Honest Abe’s 200th Birthday
Posted in downtown Plymouth, Plymouth Historical Museum, Plymouth history, tagged 200th Birthday, Abraham Lincoln, history, Plymouth Historical Museum, President's Day on February 2, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Next week is President’s Day, our national holiday which honors the births of George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. Mr. Lincoln, if he were alive today, would be 200 years old on February 12. The Plymouth Historical Museum, which is known for its fascinating Lincoln collection, is currently exhibiting “In the Presence of Lincoln.” Here’s a [...]
