The Plympton Historical Society seeks to honor the service, strength, and resilience of women in our community and created the Deborah Sampson Award to acknowledge one of these special women through a community nomination and voting process. In honor of Deborah Sampson’s service to our country, the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, and the United States Postal Service recognizing Deborah Sampson as one of the individuals whose ideas, leadership and sacrifices were vital to achieving American independence, the Plympton Historical Society believes it is a fitting time to recognize a Plympton woman who exemplifies Deborah Sampson through exceptional leadership and outstanding contributions to our community.
We are pleased to announce Chief Cheryl Duddy as the first recipient of the Deborah Sampson Award.
Please join us Saturday, May 23, 2026 9:00 a.m. at the Old Town House, 189 Main St., Community Room (upstairs) for the reading of a Proclamation from Governor Healey and a joint Resolution sponsored by Senator Fernandez and Representative LaNatra declaring May 23, 2026 Deborah Sampson Day and commending recognition of Deborah Sampson Day. Immediately following, Chief Duddy will be presented with the Deborah Sampson Award and citations from Senator Fernandez and Representative LaNatra to honor her leadership and outstanding contribution to our Town. Refreshments provided and a chair lift is available for anyone with difficulties climbing stairs.