Plimoth Patuxet Stories
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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Honoring Indigenous Peoples’ Weekend at Plimoth Patuxet Museums
Hosted by culture keepers and educators on the Historic Patuxet Homesite, the weekend offered a meaningful way to experience Indigenous culture through storytelling, artistic expression, hands-on learning, and conversations.
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The Best Night of the Week with The GroovaLottos
Plimoth Patuxet Museums hosted its ever popular program The Best Night of the Week on September 22. Featuring live music by The GroovaLottos, guests dined on delicious pizza from the Craft Center Café while connecting with each other at this community centered event.
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Karen Rinaldo: A New Kind of “Art History”
Local artist and visual historian collaborates with Plimoth Patuxet to create a work of art representative of the guest journey. The original work of art will be entered into the Museum's permanent collection while items exclusive to Plimoth Patuxet's Gift Shops featuring Rinaldo's art will be available for all.
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A Wedding for the History Books: Mary Warren & Robert Bartlett
On multiple dates this past summer, Plimoth Patuxet invited guests not only to witness one of Plymouth Colony’s most joyful occasions during “The Wedding of Mary Warren & Robert Bartlett”, but encouraged them to be part of it through immersive living history.
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The Mayflower Chalice: A Treasured Gift to the Museum
A silver-gilt chalice recently entrusted to the Museum preserves a remarkable connection between an act of extraordinary heroism and the story of Mayflower II. In 1953, American serviceman Reis Leming risked his life to rescue twenty-seven people during devastating floods in England, earning the George Medal for his bravery. Three years later, he christened Mayflower II in Brixham, England, where this very chalice was used in the ceremony—and then tossed into the sea. Miraculously recovered, it remained with Leming’s family for decades before returning to Mayflower II, where its story continues.
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