Green Corn Celebration

For many Indigenous communities, corn is the central heartbeat. The initial ripening of corn is known as green corn. During the green corn harvest, Wampanoag People observe important rituals to give thanks to the Creator and celebrate with feasting and dance.

Educators on the Historic Patuxet Homesite will mark the celebration at Plimoth Patuxet with a range of special activities across the Museum. At the Historic Patuxet Homesite, guests will have the opportunity to observe a mishoon demonstration as Museum Educators take a mishoon, a traditional dugout canoe, out onto the Eel River. The celebration will also include Wampanoag games and toys, including Hub Hub, a garden and flora tour, and corn husk doll making. At the Museum’s Craft Center, guests can enjoy a regalia talk and clay bead workshop. Throughout the day, coloring crafts and a museum wide scavenger hunt will delight and entertain younger guests as they learn about the significance of corn. In honor of this celebration, the Museum’s Plentiful Café will have a number of unique dishes available for purchase that showcase corn in distinct and flavorful ways.

Access to all Green Corn Celebration events are included with admission to Plimoth Patuxet Museums.