Philanthropy
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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Our 77th Annual Meeting
On Friday, May 17th, members of Plimoth Patuxet's Board of Trustees and Museum Council gathered with patrons at 2024's Annual Meeting and Luncheon at the Peabody Pavilion.
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The Children's Fund at Plimoth Patuxet
For decades, Plimoth Patuxet Museums has worked in partnership with foundations and companies in the community, creating opportunities for economically disadvantaged children to experience history coming alive here at the Museum. Formerly known as Foundations for Kids, The Children’s Fund is striving to grow in response to increased need throughout Massachusetts and beyond.
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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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