Synopsis
Explores the historical significance of Provincetown, where the Pilgrims first landed in America in 1620. It highlights the Pilgrim Monument, the town's fishing heritage, and the cultural traditions that have persisted, such as the Monday wash day and the Portuguese shamita dance. The film also emphasizes Provincetown's evolution into an art colony, influenced by artists like Charles W. Hawthorne, while celebrating the enduring spirit of the local fishing community. Keywords Provincetown, Pilgrims, history, art colony, Charles W. Hawthorne, fishing, Portuguese culture, traditions, Pilgrim Monument, shamita dance Town crier, life and activity in and around Cape Cod – Provincetown?, Massachusetts Square dancing on dock
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Details
- Running time
- 8 minutes
- Collection
- Prelinger Archives
- Internet Archive item
- 0987_Forefathers_of_History_01_08_57_17
Reviews on the Internet Archive
★★ · Well then.... · Spuzz · 2016-08-01
Anyone expecting a history lesson will be greatly dissapointed (and maybe slightly amused) at this film by "Stan Barnett Productions" which doesnt really tell of forefathers, just basically some people reenacting some things the people of yesteryear did. Like putting up clothes to dry. What, that doesnt excite you???
★★ · Happy Wash Day, Lady · Dodsworth the Cat · 2025-01-10
Provincetown, Mass. is not quite profiled in this odd little film. First, we learn the Mayflower stopped there. So much for Plymouth Rock. There are shots of a graveyard. Some guy dressed as a 17th century town crier wanders around randomly as he shouts who-knows-what and clangs a bell. He wishes a happy wash day to two women who smirk at him. We see a guy painting on a beach.Then six Portuguese people perform a "lively" dance on a dock. The end. Does it make you want to go there?