Lunch & Learn: Christmas in Elizabeth & Tudor England

Options of Online or In-person available .

About the Event:

Think Christmas is fun today? Christmas in Elizabethan England was even better! Instead of one day of celebrations, they had 12 full days of feasting and merriment! Did people also complain about the excesses of the holiday back then? You bet they did. As we approach the holiday season, join Director of Colonial Interpretation & Training Malka Benjamin for an exploration of Elizabethan Christmas traditions. We’ll delve into traditional Christmas foods, music, and pastimes. You might even discover a new holiday tradition to add to your family’s festivities.

About the Speaker:

Malka Benjamin has over 30 years of experience working in public history and is the Director of Colonial Interpretation & Training at Plimoth Patuxet Museums. In this role, she is responsible for training and mentoring the Museum’s public-facing staff and working with the Research & Public Engagement team to develop fun and educational guest experiences across the Museum’s living history sites. She loves using stories crafted from primary sources and the Museum’s dynamic recreated historic environments to bring the world of the 17th century to life, and loves helping other staff learn to do the same. Before coming to Plimoth Patuxet, Ms. Benjamin worked for the National Park Service and at Touro Synagogue National Historic Site in Newport, RI. She holds a B.A. from Cornell University in archaeology, anthropology, and American Indian studies.

This program is made free to the public, both virtually and in person, through support from the Plymouth Local Cultural Council.

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FAQs

What can I bring into the event?

You may bring a bagged lunch or snack to enjoy while you experience the lecture series. Our Plentiful Café is open from March 23-December 1. Lunch is not included in the ticket price.

How can I contact the organizer with any questions?

Please contact Christina Coleman, Director of Education and Group Programs, at (508) 746-1622 ext. 8107 or by emailing [email protected], with any questions or if you would like to purchase tickets over the phone.

Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?

You do not have to bring your printed ticket to the event. You may give your name to the Event Facilitator at check-in.

Host or Publisher Plimoth Patuxet: Commemorating 400 Years 1620-2020