Plimoth Patuxet Museums to Host Annual Spring Heirloom Plant Sale this May
A beloved fundraiser continues a cherished community tradition
Plymouth, Massachusetts (April 16, 2026) – Plimoth Patuxet Museums will host its Annual Spring Heirloom Plant Sale this May over two consecutive weekends: Saturday, May 23 and Sunday, May 24, and Saturday May 30, and Sunday May 31. The sale will run from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm each day.
A favorite among local gardeners, the Annual Spring Heirloom Plant Sale has become a cherished tradition, known for its distinctive selection of items and historical significance. This year’s event will feature more than 100 varieties of heirloom species, many carefully propagated from specimens grown at the Museum’s Historic Patuxet Homesite and 17th-Century English Village.
“The Spring Heirloom Plant Sale highlights a unique aspect of the Museum’s mission—sharing the layered stories, history, and culture of this land,” said Christina Basler, Director of Guest Services and Group Programs. “It’s a meaningful way for guests to connect with our mission while bringing a piece of history and culture into their own gardens.”
Seedlings available at the sale have been expertly propagated by dedicated horticulture volunteers throughout the winter months in preparation for the fundraiser. “Our volunteers bring incredible knowledge and care to this work” noted Fred Dunford, Horticulture Specialist. “Their dedication ensures that each plant reflects the authenticity and quality that the Museum is known for.”
Proceeds from the Plant Sale directly support Plimoth Patuxet Museums’ educational programs and ongoing mission to tell the complex and evolving story of this region. “Every purchase helps sustain the Museum’s ability to engage visitors with immersive, meaningful experiences,” said Tom Begley, Executive Director. “These proceeds are essential to advancing our educational initiatives and ensuring that the stories of this region continue to be shared with depth, accuracy, and relevance.”
Plimoth Patuxet Museums is open daily from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. through the Sunday following Thanksgiving Day. Mayflower II—currently undergoing routine maintenance at Mystic Seaport Museum’s Henry B. duPont Preservation Shipyard—is anticipated to return to State Pier later this Spring. Stay tuned for updates.
About Plimoth Patuxet
Plimoth Patuxet is one of the Nation’s foremost living history museums. Founded in 1947, the Museum creates engaging experiences of history built on thorough research about the Indigenous and European people who met along Massachusetts' historic shores in the 1600s. Major exhibits include the Historic Patuxet Homesite, the 17th-Century English Village, Mayflower II, and Plimoth Grist Mill. A private, 501(c)(3) not-for-profit educational institution, Plimoth Patuxet is supported by admission fees, donations, memberships, and revenue from educational programs, gift shops and dining. Plimoth Patuxet receives support from private foundations, corporations, and local businesses. Located less than an hour’s drive south of Boston, and 15 minutes north of Cape Cod, the Museum is open daily from early spring through the Sunday after Thanksgiving. For more information, visit plimoth.org. Follow the Museum on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and X/Twitter.