10am-4pm: Plymouth Community History Fair | Active Archives
Meet local historians, researchers and organisations at our festival fair. Learn about Plymouth’s rich and diverse history, share your own stories, and connect with community heritage projects.
Free, no need to book.
10.30am-12.30pm: Family Fun: Charcoal Creations | Simmons Learning Room
Enjoy a fun a craft activity inspired by our new Remember Respond Resist exhibition and which celebrates The Big Draw 2025. Last entries at 12.15pm.
Find out more. Free, no need to book.
11am-12.30pm: Artist Talk: In Conversation with Goshka Macuga | Foulston Room
Join Turner Prize nominee and Royal Academician Goshka Macuga and hear her talk about her practice and her works in the ‘Remember Respond Resist’ exhibition, which explore themes of protest and Her work explores themes of protest, resistance and censorship.
Find out more and book your ticket (£7/£5)
1.30-3.30pm: Family activities | Simmons Learning Room
Enjoy a fun a craft activity inspired by our new Remember Respond Resist exhibition and which celebrates The Big Draw 2025. Last entries at 3.15pm.
Free, no need to book.
3-4.30pm: Talk: Shared Shores: Anglo-Polish History and Heritage | Foulston Room
Discover the enduring ties between Poland and the South West through two compelling talks. Martin Hazell explores the arrival of Polish naval forces in WWII and their legacy, while Richard Sroka traces the post-war Polish community in Plymouth – from resettlement camps to cultural celebrations.
Find out more and book your ticket (free)
Plymouth Community History Festival 2025 has been organised by WonderZoo, The Box Plymouth, Beyond Face – Theatre Company and Plymouth Walks With History. It’s funded by Plymouth Octopus – POP and the Tamar Valley National Landscape Tamara Landscape Partnership.
