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*Once the Plummer Farm School of Reform for Boys, now just simply, the '''Plummer Home for Boys''', this home began operating in 1855 with money bequeathed by [[Plummer, Caroline|Caroline Plummer]]. In 1955, it became more of a home for abandoned and neglected boys instead of a reform school.
*Once the Plummer Farm School of Reform for Boys, now just simply, the '''Plummer Home for Boys''', this home began operating in 1855 with money bequeathed by [[Plummer, Caroline|Caroline Plummer]]. In 1955, it became more of a home for abandoned and neglected boys instead of a reform school.


*Most of the boys (ages 12-18) today attend Salem High School and become part of the community. A new initiative in 2007 was the addition of an apartment suite available for older boys to give them some independence.
*Most of the boys today, ages 12 to 18, attend local schools and become part of the community. A new initiative in 2007 brought the addition of an apartment suite available for older boys to give them some independence.


*This 19th century home is tucked into a beautiful 19 acre parcel of land at Winter Island in Salem.
*This 19th century home is tucked into a beautiful 19 acre parcel of land at Winter Island in Salem.
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*Caroline Plummer is also well known for her contributions to the [[Salem Athenaeum]] and for the endowment of a Professorship that bears her name at Harvard University; the Plummer Professorship of Christian Morals.
*Caroline Plummer is also well known for her contributions to the [[Salem Athenaeum]] and for the endowment of a Professorship that bears her name at Harvard University; the Plummer Professorship of Christian Morals.


*A new initiative of music instruction was started with a piano donated in 2008. Some of the residents started playing the piano which led to donations of other musical instruments. With the help of community volunteers and staff, many residents got involved in playing instruments and writing music as well. The program today is led by Aaron Katz, musician and producer. The youths recorded a CD of their music as well.
*A new initiative of music instruction was started when a piano was donated in 2008. Some of the residents started playing the piano which led to donations of other musical instruments. With the help of community volunteers and staff, many residents have gotten involved in playing instruments and writing music as well. The program is led by Aaron Katz, musician and music producer. The youths have recorded and produced CDs of their music for distribution, with some of the music written by the residents.


*Plummer Home was the recipient of a new basketball court for the residents in 2010, through donations by Steve Young's Forever Young Foundation,  RE/MAX and the Boston Celtics. Two of the Celtic team players, Cedric Maxwell and Glen Davis came to see the home and play ball with the residents this in August after the court was completed.
*Plummer Home was the recipient of a new basketball court for the residents in 2010, through donations by Steve Young's Forever Young Foundation,  RE/MAX and the Boston Celtics. Two of the Celtic team players, Cedric Maxwell and Glen Davis came to see the home and play ball with the residents this August after the court was completed.
 
*The home has started a culinary and catering program where the residents learn to plan menus, meet customers and cater events.
 
*In May of 2017, Plummer Home changed its name to '''Plummer Youth Promise''' to reflect the mission of this local foster care and youth development organization in a better way.


==See Also==
==See Also==
*Vertical File in Salem Collection - '''Plummer Home'''
*Vertical File in Salem Collection - '''Plummer Home'''
*[http://www.plummerhome.org/plummerhome30.html Plummer Home for Boys] Home website
 
*[http://innopac.noblenet.org/search/X?search=old+naumkeag&searchscope=24&m=&SORT=D Old Naumkeag] by C. H. Webber, p. 226
*Vertical File in Salem Collection - '''Plummer, Caroline'''
*[http://innopac.noblenet.org/search?/Xhistorical+sketch+of+salem&SORT=D&searchscope=24/Xhistorical+sketch+of+salem&SORT=D&searchscope=24&SUBKEY=historical%20sketch%20of%20salem/1%2C8%2C8%2CB/frameset&FF=Xhistorical+sketch+of+salem&SORT=D&searchscope=24&1%2C1%2C Historical sketch of Salem] by Charles S. Osgood, p. 352-360.
 
*[http://evergreen.noblenet.org/eg/opac/record/1372109?locg=63 Old Naumkeag] by C. H. Webber, p. 226
 
*[http://evergreen.noblenet.org/eg/opac/record/1657961?locg=63 Historical Sketch of Salem] by Charles S. Osgood, p. 352-360
 
*[https://libguides.salemstate.edu/home/archives/blog Plummer Farm School] S.S.U. blog


*"Plummer Home celebrates its 150th anniversary" ''Salem News'', June 23, 2005, p. A1.
*"Plummer Home celebrates its 150th anniversary" ''Salem News'', June 23, 2005, p. A1.
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*"It began with a piano; my view" ''Salem News'', Sept. 6, 2010 p.?
*"It began with a piano; my view" ''Salem News'', Sept. 6, 2010 p.?
*"At a boys' home, music instruction strikes a chord" ''Boston Globe'', Dec. 24, 2009, p. 1
*"At a boys' home, music instruction strikes a chord" ''Boston Globe'', Dec. 24, 2009, p. 1
*[http://www.plummerhome.org/ Plummer Youth Promise] Website
*"Plummer Home lands new name" ''Salem News'', May 17, 2017, p. 5


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Latest revision as of 10:39, 17 July 2024

  • Once the Plummer Farm School of Reform for Boys, now just simply, the Plummer Home for Boys, this home began operating in 1855 with money bequeathed by Caroline Plummer. In 1955, it became more of a home for abandoned and neglected boys instead of a reform school.
  • Most of the boys today, ages 12 to 18, attend local schools and become part of the community. A new initiative in 2007 brought the addition of an apartment suite available for older boys to give them some independence.
  • This 19th century home is tucked into a beautiful 19 acre parcel of land at Winter Island in Salem.
  • Caroline Plummer is also well known for her contributions to the Salem Athenaeum and for the endowment of a Professorship that bears her name at Harvard University; the Plummer Professorship of Christian Morals.
  • A new initiative of music instruction was started when a piano was donated in 2008. Some of the residents started playing the piano which led to donations of other musical instruments. With the help of community volunteers and staff, many residents have gotten involved in playing instruments and writing music as well. The program is led by Aaron Katz, musician and music producer. The youths have recorded and produced CDs of their music for distribution, with some of the music written by the residents.
  • Plummer Home was the recipient of a new basketball court for the residents in 2010, through donations by Steve Young's Forever Young Foundation, RE/MAX and the Boston Celtics. Two of the Celtic team players, Cedric Maxwell and Glen Davis came to see the home and play ball with the residents this August after the court was completed.
  • The home has started a culinary and catering program where the residents learn to plan menus, meet customers and cater events.
  • In May of 2017, Plummer Home changed its name to Plummer Youth Promise to reflect the mission of this local foster care and youth development organization in a better way.

See Also

  • Vertical File in Salem Collection - Plummer Home
  • Vertical File in Salem Collection - Plummer, Caroline
  • "Plummer Home celebrates its 150th anniversary" Salem News, June 23, 2005, p. A1.
  • "Hoop dreams come true" Salem News, Aug. 17, 2010, p.1
  • "It began with a piano; my view" Salem News, Sept. 6, 2010 p.?
  • "At a boys' home, music instruction strikes a chord" Boston Globe, Dec. 24, 2009, p. 1
  • Plummer Youth Promise Website
  • "Plummer Home lands new name" Salem News, May 17, 2017, p. 5
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