Our History

About Us

Since 1948, the Plymouth Historical Society (also known as the Friends of the Plymouth Historical Museum), has operated through the generosity of donors who value the rich fabric of Plymouth’s important history. Plymouth is a dynamic and desirable community because of the strong relationships between businesses and residents within the community. The Plymouth Historical Museum is both proud and honored to be a valuable staple in the community.

Mission Statement: To encourage historical study and research, to collect and preserve historical material connected with Plymouth and its vicinity, and to house such material where it may be adequately displayed and accessible to the citizens of Plymouth. It shall also be the purpose of the Society to establish an historical museum in Plymouth.

Board of Directors, 2023-2024

Tim Tingstad, President

Stephanie Hoff, Vice President

Kathy Sullivan, Secretary

Jim Burroughs, Treasurer

Jeff Ashton, Director

Stephen Beltran, Director

Margaret Harris, Director

Christian Huffman, Director

Ivy Lung, Director

William Moore, Director

Mark Salloum, Director

Staff

Elizabeth Kelley Kerstens, Executive Director
734-455-8940 ext. 9, director@plymouthhistory.org

Janet Burns, Office Mgr./ Bookkeeper/Volunteer Coordinator
734-455-8940 ext. 6, bookkeeper@plymouthhistory.org

Lena Hathaway, Assistant Archivist
734-455-8940 ext. 3

Mike Hoggard, Facility Manager
734-455-8940 ext. 8

Leslie Ryder, Education Coordinator
734-455-8940 ext. 2, education@plymouthhistory.org

Mary Thackston, Exhibits Coordinator
734-455-8940 ext. 7, exhibits@plymouthhistory.org

Marissa Warren, Administrative Assistant
734-455-8940 ext. 0, secretary@plymouthhistory.org

Mike Woloszyk, Marketing Director
734-455-8940 ext. 2, marketing@plymouthhistory.org

Pam Yockey, Archivist
734-455-8940 ext. 3, archivist@plymouthhistory.org

Carolyn Zaborsky, Cashier & Scheduler
734-455-8940 ext 4

Maryanne Zavagnin, Museum Store Manager
734-455-8940 ext 5, store@plymouthhistory.org

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Policy Regarding Political Campaigns

The Friends of the Plymouth Historical Museum expressly prohibits the following actions by the organization at any time or place, by any party on organization property or by any party present at or participating in any organization functions: (i) endorsing or opposing, either directly or indirectly, any candidate for political office; (ii) donating or contributing to a candidate’s campaign; (iii) participating or engaging in political fundraising events or otherwise soliciting contributions to a candidate’s campaign; (iv) distributing statements for or against a particular candidate; or, (v) engaging in any other activity that may favor or oppose a candidate.