Priscilla Beach, Massachusetts facts for kids
Priscilla Beach is a small village in Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA. It has a special private beach right on Cape Cod Bay. This beach is part of the Manomet area of Plymouth. It's located between a power plant called Pilgrim Station and another beach called White Horse Beach.
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Priscilla Beach: A Cool Spot in Plymouth
Priscilla Beach is a lovely place to visit in Plymouth, Massachusetts. It's known for its beautiful private beach and its historic theatre.
What is the Priscilla Beach Association?
The Priscilla Beach Association (PBA) was started on July 17, 1937. This group helps make sure that Priscilla Beach is a great place to live and visit. They work to protect and improve the beach for all the people who own property there. Think of them as a neighborhood club that keeps the beach special and private for its residents.
The Oldest Barn Theatre!
Priscilla Beach is home to the Priscilla Beach Theatre. This theatre was founded by Dr. Franklin Trask in 1937. It's super cool because it's the oldest "barn theatre" in the United States that is still open today! A barn theatre is exactly what it sounds like: a theatre built inside an old barn. It's a unique place to watch a show!
Fun on Independence Day!
The Manomet area of Plymouth, where Priscilla Beach is located, is famous for its Independence Day celebrations. While most of the U.S. celebrates on July 4th, people in Manomet traditionally have their big party on July 3rd! It's a fun way to kick off the holiday weekend.
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Priscilla Beach
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Lobster pots and Flag Rock from Priscilla Beach
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Independence Day at Priscilla Beach
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Gurnet Point from Priscilla Beach
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Low tide at Priscilla Beach
