Plymouth Gateway Arch Dedication

The Plymouth Advancement Association, in partnership with the Plymouth Arts Center, Plymouth Chamber of Commerce, and Plymouth Historical Society, invites the community to attend “From Cheeseville to the Cheese Capital of the World.” This celebration to dedicate the Plymouth Gateway Arch and restored Railroad Trestle, will be held in historic downtown Plymouth, Wisconsin, Saturday, May 29th from 10am to 3pm (with a rain date of Sun. May 30.) Admission for this fun, family event is free.

Beginning at 10 am at the Gateway Arch on Eastern Avenue, Mayor Donald Pohlman and PAA president, Lee Gentine, will welcome the community, immediately followed by an official ribbon cutting and community photo. The festivities continue nearby at the Plymouth Arts Center, 520 E. Mill St., (corner of Eastern Avenue, North and Mill Streets) with a brat fry, live music by the Keith Abler Duo, a presentation on Plymouth’s Cheese History by PHS President, Dan Buckman, free cheese snacks, and a Family Ice Cream making craft, (pre-register at the PAC for the Ice Cream craft.)

Throughout the day visit the Plymouth Historical Society for cheese related displays. Take a self-guided tour of Plymouth’s 26 Walldog Murals, and don’t forget to check out the newly restored Railroad Trestle embellished by the Plymouth Cheese Capital logo. Visit the Cheese Counter and Dairy Heritage Center for everything “cheese,” and the various shops, boutiques, and restaurants.

This event, “From Cheeseville to the Cheese Capital” was funded in part by a grant received from Wisconsin Humanities.

The Plymouth Advancement Association, (a 501c3) non-profit organization is spearheading the fundraising for the creation and installation of the Gateway Arch and the re-painting and enhancement of the Railroad Trestle. The group still is seeking funds and have set up a charity GoFundMe page. To pledge your support for the project, consider making a donation by visiting the GoFundMe Page: https://charity.gofundme.com/o/en/campaign/downtown-cheese-capital-gateways or the Plymouth Advancement Association website: https://www.advanceplymouth.org/ for more details, or by calling Jackie Jarvis at 920-207-2067.