Plimoth Patuxet Stories
The A-Maize-Ing Success of the Second Annual Grain Fest
Visitors to the Museum gathered on November 8 for the second annual Grain Fest, a lively celebration of local grain traditions, food, and community. The event featured hands-on milling demonstrations, family activities, and local vendors— all highlighting the journey of grain from farm to mill to table. Guests enjoyed delicious baked goods, craft brews, and the chance to connect with the region’s agricultural heritage while supporting the Museum’s educational mission.
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Explore the Mayflower Compact with New Interactive Game
Did you know the foundation of America’s government comes from a document written aboard the Mayflower? Plimoth Patuxet Museums has created You Are The Historian: Investigating the Mayflower Compact, an interactive game that teaches students the “Who, What, When, Where, Why, and How” of this historic document.
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2025 Indigenous Peoples' Day
On Saturday, October 11, the Museum hosted a special Indigenous Peoples’ Day event on the Historic Patuxet Homesite, where guests enjoyed performances by Wetu Ways, hands-on activities like archery and cornhusk doll making, and engaging conversations with Indigenous educators. The event honored the vibrant, living traditions of the Wampanoag people and offered a space for connection, learning, and celebration.
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Red Hawk Singers and Dancers Wrap the 2025 Summer of Music Series
The Town of Plymouth Promotions Fund and the Visitor Services Board funded a summer of music and culture at Plimoth Patuxet, and the series wrapped in early October with a powerful educational program.
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Second Annual Spinning and Weaving Week
Guests will enjoy an expanded roster of fiber arts demonstrations across the Museums' Main Campus as Plimoth Patuxet celebrates weaving across the historic sites. The week's offerings are included in all Heritage, Combo, and Main Campus general admission tickets, and free for Plimoth Patuxet Members.
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THE HISTORY OF SOUND Screening and Discussion with Chris Cooper Gallery
Plimoth Cinema hosted a captivating evening to premiere THE HISTORY OF SOUND. This powerful and moving film explores themes of love, memory, and connection during a pivotal moment in history. A discussion with Chris Cooper followed the screening, and guests heard about the intense research behind his spellbinding roles.
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Mayflower Sails 2025 Gallery
After a week of sail training in Cape Cod Bay, Mayflower II renewed her United States Coast Guard certification in early August. To commemorate this achievement, she went out for a day sail with the donors who helped fund the week of training.
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