Plimoth Patuxet Museums to Observe Indigenous Peoples’ Day with Educational and Cultural Programming
Event will be hosted by Educators on the Historic Patuxet Homesite
Plymouth, Massachusetts (October 1, 2025) – Plimoth Patuxet Museums invites visitors of all ages to observe Indigenous Peoples’ Day on Saturday, October 11, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm, with robust cultural programming on the Historic Patuxet Homesite, including a performance by Standing Quiver Singers from Mashpee, Massachusetts, who will present a powerful experience of Indigenous song and dance.
The Historic Patuxet Homesite is where Museum guests learn about the Indigenous heritage of the Northeast from educators who discuss the 17th-century lifeways of a culture that continues to thrive today. “Each day on the Historic Patuxet Homesite, Museum guests will find moments in which to connect with Educators and deepen their understanding of Wampanoag heritage and lifeways,” said Malissa Costa (Mashpee Wampanoag), Associate Director of Indigenous Outreach and Guest Experience. Throughout the season, we are proud to showcase special programming from members of my community as a way to further cultivate cross-cultural connections and inclusion. We are pleased to welcome Standing Quiver Singers as we honor Indigenous Peoples’ Day.”
“Indigenous content and perspectives are central to the Museum’s exhibits and educational programs,” said Tom Begley, Executive Director. “We invite the community to join us as we celebrate and honor Indigenous Peoples’ Day this year.”
Additional activities will include an artifact talk and Museum guests will be invited to participate in archery and cornhusk doll making. Access to all Indigenous Peoples’ Day programs are included with admission to Plimoth Patuxet. For a full schedule of events, please visit: https://plimoth.org/events/indigenous-peoples-weekend
Plimoth Patuxet Museums is open seven days a week, 9 am - 5 pm, now through Sunday, November 30.
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 of change in the 1600s. Immersive and educational encounters underscore the collaborations as well as the conflicts of the 17th-century people of this region. 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 a variety of educational programming, dining and gift shops. Plimoth Patuxet receives support from the Massachusetts Cultural Council, private foundations, corporations, and local businesses. For more information, visit plimoth.org. Follow the Museum on Facebook, Instagram, and X/Twitter.