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The FULLER SHALLOP Sets Sail: Carrying History Beyond Plymouth

The boat went to sea to share a story and came home with many new ones to tell. This summer, the FULLER SHALLOP carried our educational mission from Plymouth to communities across the South Coast and Islands, where she was welcomed with enthusiasm and curiosity. Along the way, new connections were made and old ones renewed, bringing the stories of 17th-century coastal communities to life in new waters.

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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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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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Educators in regalia demonstrate a traditional Wampanoag dance on the Historic Patuxet Homeiste before a large mishoon. Guests gather to watch and learn.

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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