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Fall Harvest Dinners

Same dish. Different centuries.

The way we look at the past continues to change. Yet some customs and dishes stick around for generations, creating continuity in our homes and communities. Set this year's Thanksgiving table with lasting traditions.

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Thanksgiving harvest feast dinner plate

Fall Harvest Dining Experiences

Every autumn, in the heart of America's hometown, Plimoth Patuxet offers a Thanksgiving dining experience like no other. More than a meal, Plimoth Patuxet provides an immersive encounter with history where guests may experience first-hand the inspiring story of our Nation's most beloved holiday.

We went on Thanksgiving Day. We enjoyed a delicious, well organized buffet meal. We visited the museum for a couple of hours and thoroughly enjoyed it. I will definitely be back...!

-2023 Thanksgiving Guest via Google Review

Join us for a menu of captivating historic fare as, together, we celebrate the centuries-old legacy of the First Thanksgiving. With three unique dining programs to choose from, everyone's plate will be brimming with history this November! Explore your dining options below.

Story of thanksgiving dining experience

"The Story of Thanksgiving" Dinner

The Story of Thanksgiving Dinner program is Plimoth Patuxet's most popular Thanksgiving dining option for a reason. Based on the menu that was served at the Harvard Club after President Lincoln declared Thanksgiving a National Holiday, this plated meal features classic roast turkey and all the traditional New England trimmings. A Museum Educator and Historical Performer will regale you with thought-stirring, inspiring remarks as you dine with your family and friends. Reserve your spot while tickets lasts.

Dates and tickets for 2025 will be released to members on May 1, 2025, and June 1, 2025 to the general public.

  • Menu Accompaniments
    • Relish Tray
    • Dinner Rolls and Cornbread
    • Wood Pressed Apple Cider
    Appetizer
    • Lobster Bisque
    Main Course
    • Roast Native Turkey with Homemade Gravy
    • Traditional Stuffing
    • Mashed Potatoes
    • Winter Squash
    • Green Beans
    • Cranberry Relish
    • Warm Rolls
    • Corn Bread
    Desserts
    • Warm Indian Pudding
    • Pumpkin Pie
    • ​Apple Pie

  • This is an individually plated dinner service with pre-assigned seating arranged for you. All tables will be communal seating with multiple parties per table.

  • Ticket price includes two-day Museum admission to all sites, tax and service.

    • Member $100.95
    • Non-Member $127.95
    • Member Child Under 12 $52.95
    • Non-Member Child Under 12 $69.95
    • Child Under 5 $50.95

    Kindly note that Member tickets are limited to the number of people included in your membership. For more information on your current membership, please call our Membership Desk at (508) 746-1622, ext 8223.

    If you would like to explore our many membership benefits, or become a new member at Plimoth Patuxet Museums, you may do so by visiting our membership page.

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Thanksgiving Day Homestyle Buffet

Enjoy a classic Thanksgiving dinner buffet with your loved ones with our Thanksgiving Day Homestyle Buffet. Held in a modern function room, feast on delicious roast turkey and hand-carved sirloin beef along with all the classics you crave on Thanksgiving, including mashed potatoes, cornbread stuffing, and Cape Cod cranberry sauce.

Dates and tickets for 2025 will be released to Plimoth Patuxet Members on May 1, 2025, and June 1, 2025 to the general public.

    • Relish Tray
    • Garden Salad
    • Roast Native Turkey with Giblet Gravy
    • Carved Roast Sirloin of Beef
    • Cornbread Stuffing
    • Mashed Potatoes
    • Winter Squash
    • Glazed Rainbow Carrots
    • Cape Cod Cranberry Sauce
    • Fresh Baked Cornbread
    • Warm Rolls and Butter
    • Wood Pressed Apple Cider
    • Apple Pie or Pumpkin Pie
    • Coffee & Tea

  • All tables will be communal seating. Pre-assigned seating will be arranged for you at communal tables of 8-10 guests.

  • Ticket price includes two-day Museum admission to all sites, tax and service.

    • Member $70.95
    • Non-Member $97.95
    • Member Child Under 12 $46.95
    • Non-Member Child Under 12 $63.95
    • Child Under 5 $44.95

    Kindly note that Member tickets are limited to the number of people included in your membership. For more information on your current membership, please call our Membership Desk at (508) 746-1622, ext 8223.

    If you would like to explore our many membership benefits, or become a new member at Plimoth Patuxet Museums, you may do so by visiting our membership page.

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New England Harvest Feast

Take a savory journey into the past! Enjoy a menu filled with culinary delights inspired by carefully curated historical recipes. As you dine, you will be entertained with centuries-old psalms and songs.

Dates and tickets for 2025 will be released to Plimoth Patuxet Members on May 1, 2025, and June 1, 2025 to the general public.

    • Cider
    • Cheate Bread and Butter
    First Course
    • A Sallet
    • Mussels Seeth'd with Parsley and Beer
    • A Dish of Turkey, Sauc'd
    • A Pottage of Cabbage, Leeks & Onions
    • A Sweet Pudding of Native Corn
    Second Course
    • Stew'd Pompion
    • A Chine of Pork, Roast'd
    • Fricassee of Fish
    • Cheesecake made with spice and dried fruit
    • A Charger of Cheese & Fruit

  • Pre-assigned seating is arranged for you. All tables will be communal seating with a family-style meal.

  • Ticket price includes two-day Museum admission to all sites, tax and service.

    • Member $57.95
    • Non-Member $84.95
    • Member Child Under 12 $42.95
    • Non-Member Child Under 12 $59.95
    • Child Under 5 $42.95

    Kindly note that Member tickets are limited to the number of people included in your membership. For more information on your current membership, please call our Membership Desk at (508) 746-1622, ext 8223.

    If you would like to explore our many membership benefits, or become a new member at Plimoth Patuxet Museums, you may do so by visiting our membership page.

FAQs

  • Both of these popular dining options are held in modern functions rooms with linen and china. "The Story of Thanksgiving" Dinner offers a plated meal with elements of entertainment from Historical Performers. The Thanksgiving Day Homestyle Buffet is a delicious buffet with classic Thanksgiving food and does not include entertainment.

  • The Thanksgiving Day Homestyle Buffet, "The Story of Thanksgiving" Dinner, and New England Harvest Feast are held in modern function room.

    • In addition to the selected meal, ticket price includes Museum admission (*with the exception of the walk-in buffet, which does not include Museum admission), tax & service.
    • Two-day Museum admission includes: the 17th-Century English Village, Historic Patuxet Homesite, Mayflower II, Plimoth Grist Mill, Craft Center and Nye Barn. (valid through November 2024).
    • *Excludes Walk-In Buffet

  • All seating is assigned. If you are coming with a group and have bought tickets separately please email eallard@plimoth.org so that we may seat members of your party together.

  • While we may offer some dietary accommodations, we are not able to fulfill all request during this busy time. To request a dietary accommodation, please email Eallard@Plimoth.org.

  • We recommend business casual dress. If you will be visiting the Museum sites included with your ticket purchase (excluding walk-in buffet) we recommend dressing for the weather and wearing comfortable shoes.

  • Please arrive at the stated start time for the meal you have reserved tickets to. This ensures you have the best experience and are able to enjoy all of the delicious Thanksgiving menu items. Please note that each meal ends at the stated end time.

  • Public transportation on Thanksgiving Day, including rideshare services, are very limited/not available in the Town of Plymouth.

  • Thank you for being a Member! You provide the vital operating support that fuels our educational mission. To ensure all Members have the opportunity to obtain tickets, the number of tickets you may purchase at the Member price are limited to the number of people who are included in your membership. For example, an Individual Membership would allow the purchase of one ticket at the Member price. For more information on your current membership, please call (508) 746-1622, ext 8223, or to join Plimoth Patuxet Museums as a new member, visit our membership page.

Questions? Please Contact:

Erin Allard
Operations Manager, Plentiful Catering

EAllard@plimoth.org | (508) 746-1622 ×8363