Philanthropy

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Chairman’s Society Gathers for a Memorable Evening at Plimoth Patuxet

Members of Plimoth Patuxet Museums’ Chairman’s Society gathered in Gainsborough Hall for a memorable evening celebrating philanthropy, history, and the Museum’s mission. Explore the photo gallery for highlights from the celebration!

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Preserving a House, Reimagining the Experience: What’s New at the Soule House in the 17th-Century English Village

With support from Americana Corner’s Preserving America Grant, Plimoth Patuxet Museums is revitalizing the Soule House—the oldest reproduction in the 17th-Century English Village, which now serves as the Children’s Discovery Center. Current preservation efforts include a new roof, helping protect this historic space for future generations of curious explorers.

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From Plymouth Rock to Boston: An Evening with Nathaniel Philbrick

An evening of history, conversation, and community support brought guests together at Plimoth Patuxet to explore the ideas, people, and events that carved a path to the American Revolution. Presented in commemoration of America 250, the program examined the stories that forged a nation while supporting the Museum’s educational mission to preserve, steward, and share them with future generations.

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Bringing History to Life for Over 10,000 Young Learners

In 2025, The Children’s Fund enabled 10,159 students to experience history firsthand with Plimoth Patuxet Museums. Essential donor support helped these young learners explore the Museum's living history sites, interact with educators, and connect classroom lessons to real-world experiences, creating lasting academic and personal impact.

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Mayflower Sails 2025 Gallery

After a week of sail training in Cape Cod Bay, Mayflower II renewed her United States Coast Guard certification in early August. To commemorate this achievement, she went out for a day sail with the donors who helped fund the week of training.

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Grateful for a Second Show of Support

Plimoth Patuxet Museums celebrates being awarded $60,000 in grant funds from the Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism. The funds, in conjunction with an earlier award of $200,000, will support efforts celebrating Plymouth’s ties to the roots of our Nation in honor of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

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Revolutionary Ideas Started Here

A generous grant from the Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism, supported by the Healy-Driscoll Administration, will help Plimoth Patuxet Museums prepare for America's 250th commemorations.

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