Plimoth Patuxet Stories
Congratulations to Chef Sherry Pocknett
Plimoth Patuxet extends heartfelt congratulations to Sherry Pocknett (Mashpee Wampanoag), who became the first Indigenous woman to be recognized and honored with an award from the James Beard Foundation!
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Celebrating 75 Years
On October 15, 2022, Plimoth Patuxet marked our 75th anniversary with a celebratory program, An Evening with David Brooks, featuring the best-selling author who delivered a keynote address. It was a most memorable evening at the Museum commemorating seven and a half decades of living history. Plimoth Patuxet is grateful to our patrons and corporate sponsors for their inspiriting support of the evening and the Museum's educational mission.
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Celebrating Mayflower II's Sapphire Jubilee
Mayflower II, Plimoth Patuxet’s full-scale reproduction of the original Mayflower, is riding a wave of celebration this year. June 13, 2022 marks 65 years since the iconic ship, national treasure, and beloved symbol of freedom crossed the Atlantic in 1957, arriving in the very harbor where the Pilgrims landed in 1620. In June, the Museum commemorated Mayflower II’s major milestone with events and activities that spotlight the ship’s history, maritime heritage and importance, and fill her sails with fanfare and celebrations.
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