Community
A Sweet Thank You to Our Members
Earlier this summer, Plimoth Patuxet honored a community of support with Member Appreciation Day. This special event, which featured unique perks and summer fun, was dedicated to celebrating the individuals and families whose continued engagement helps sustain the Museum’s mission, programs, collections, and educational experiences throughout the year.
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Bringing History Home: The Annual Spring Heirloom Plant Sale Returns to Plimoth Patuxet
The Annual Spring Heirloom Plant Sale took place in late May, offering gardeners more than 100 varieties of heirloom plants. The event provided a unique opportunity to connect with the history, culture, and agricultural traditions preserved by Plimoth Patuxet Museums. Proceeds from the sale directly support the Museum’s educational programs and mission, helping to bring history to life for visitors of all ages.
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Herring Run Festival Welcomes Spring with a Record Crowd
Plimoth Grist Mill hosted the annual Herring Run Festival in Brewster Gardens on Saturday, April 25. The popular event saw community-wide participation and provided hands-on learning experiences and fun for guests of all ages.
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Community Comes Together for Museum Clean Up Day at Plimoth Patuxet
Museum Clean Up Day has become a cherished tradition at Plimoth Patuxet. Each year, it offers the public a rare behind-the-scenes glimpse into what it takes to maintain a large living history museum during the off-season. After months of New England winter weather, extensive preparation is required to ready the buildings, landscapes, and pathways that form the immersive historical environment visitors experience.
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Three Years, Three Wins, One Incredible Community
Plimoth Patuxet celebrates being named #1 “Best Open-Air Museum” in the United States by the USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards as it looks forward to opening on Saturday, March 14, for the 2026 Season.
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A Living Ship, A Living Story
History caught the wind in Cape Cod Bay! Seeing MAYFLOWER II under sail is more than a majestic moment at sea. Discover how this living ship carries history forward — where past, present, and future meet under sail, connecting maritime history, hands-on learning, and the next generation of tall ship stewards.
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