Plimoth Patuxet Stories
Sharing Our Story with the World
More than 8,000 visitors stepped aboard MAYFLOWER II during Sail Boston, helping transform one of the world's largest maritime festivals into an opportunity to share Plimoth Patuxet Museums' educational mission, and invite new audiences to continue their journey where the story began.
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UK Speaker of the House of Commons Visits Mayflower II
The visit by Mr. Speaker on July 24 was part of a broader visit to the United States that included stops in Washington, D.C., Boston, and Duxbury.
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A Sail Framed by an Extraordinary Sky
As the sun dipped behind Boston's skyline, guests aboard MAYFLOWER II experienced an unforgettable evening under sail, while countless more joined the voyage through live television broadcasts from the deck of one of America's most iconic historic ships.
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A Historic Moment in Boston Harbor
As thousands lined the waterfront to welcome the world’s great ships to Boston, MAYFLOWER II proudly sailed among them, representing more than four centuries of maritime history and the revolutionary ideas that started in America’s Hometown, Plymouth, Massachusetts. Relive the excitement of July 11th’s Parade of Sail through our photo gallery.
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The Making of a Mishoon
One of the most popular recurring displays on the Historic Patuxet Homesite is the construction of mishoonash (canoes). Earlier this season, Educators on the Homesite began making a new mishoon, which will amplify Indigenous culture, heritage, lifeways, and community education.
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Commemorating the Arrival of a National Treasure: Mayflower II in Boston
With Boston's skyline on the horizon and tall ships gathering from around the world, MAYFLOWER II began her Sail Boston experience with two memorable celebrations that honored history, community, and the enduring spirit of the sea.
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A Day of Gratitude, Community, and Tradition at Strawberry Thanksgiving
Strawberry Thanksgiving celebrations took place at the Historic Patuxet Homesite on Saturday, June 20. Through cultural presentations, artistic demonstrations, and thoughtful conversations, guests were invited to reflect on the continued importance of Strawberry Thanksgiving and the way Wampanoag traditions have carried forward today.
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