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Indigenous Artisan makes jewelry at the Winter Fine Arts & Craft Fair

A Festive Celebration of Creativity, Community & Culture

This December, Plimoth Patuxet Museums welcomed hundreds of visitors to its third annual Winter Fine Arts & Craft Fair, a vibrant celebration of local artistry, cultural traditions, and seasonal community spirit. Over two delightful days — Saturday, December 6, and Sunday, December 7 — the Museum’s Hornblower Visitor Center and campus came alive with creativity, community, and holiday cheer.

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Kids pose with the Grinch

Three Years of Magic, the 2025 Magical Matinee

An afternoon of fun and festive delight was made possible through generous support from The Foundation for Creative Achievement.

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Corn pit grain fest

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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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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Indigenous Museum Educator demonstrates Indigenous craft

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 Chris Cooper Stage

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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