Want to participate in the celebration? In preparation for Mayflower II's Golden 50th Anniversary, Plimoth Plantation has scheduled a number of events and activities to highlight the significance of the occasion and give the public an opportunity to celebrate with us! In addition, anyone turning 50 this year gets to board the Mayflower II for free all Summer long!
Be sure to check out the schedule of events and mark your calendars accordingly! The schedule includes:
Thursday, July 19
1957 Mayflower II Crew Visits Plymouth
5:00 PM
The
remaining crew-members from Mayflower II's 1957 journey arrive in Plymouth
with a 2007 welcome! Join them for a very special dinner celebrating
"Merry 'Ole England," at Plimoth Plantation.
Reservations required. Contact Kim Fleischman at 508-746-1622, ext: 8222 for more information.
Friday, July 20
Meet and Greet with the Crew
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Eight of the original '57 crew-members are in town to meet the public, share stories of the good old days and take one more trip onboard Mayflower II. Visit them dockside today to reminisce 50's style.
Friday, July 20
"Ship in a Bottle" Workshop
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Come to Plimoth Plantation’s Visitor Center for a “Ship in a Bottle Workshop!” Learn how to construct a real ship in a bottle.
Reservations are required. Please contact Kim Fleischman at 508-746-1622, ext: 8222 to make reservations today.
Saturday, July 21
"Keep Mayflower II Afloat" Dinner
6:00 PM
“Keep
Mayflower II Afloat”—for another 50 years! Tonight is a
very special fundraiser in honor of Mayflower II. Ongoing restoration
is crucial to the health of this historic ship. Help with future projects
by joining us for a waterfront dinner and be a part of keeping her ship-shape
for future generations. Dinner starts at 6pm and tickets are $250.00
per person, but worth every penny. Purchase your tickets today by contacting
Anne Phelan at 508-746-1622, ext: 8222, or email: aphelan@plimoth.org.
Sunday,
July 22
Mayflower II Sets Sail!
3:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Today is the BIG day as Mayflower II sails again. The 26-person crew,
along with the eight remaining 1957 crewmembers will sail out to Cape
Cod Bay with a very select group of people. Can't be onboard? Not to worry,
travel alongside her with a front row seat onboard Captain John's Boat.
Seats are limited so make your reservations today. Contact Kim Fleischman
at kfleischman@plimoth.org for more information, or to reserve your spot.
Features & Exhibits
WAMPANOAG HOMESITE
Experience a modern perspective on 17th-Century Wampanoag life.
MAYFLOWER II
She turns 50 this year and we're celebrating all season long!
1627 ENGLISH VILLAGE
New Plimoth as it was seven years after the arrival of the Mayflower.
CRAFTS CENTER
17th-Century Wampanoag and Colonial technology-- made live!
NYE BARN
Rare breed animals are an important part of the Plimoth experience.
GIFT SHOPS
Commemorate your visit with unique items from one of our many shops.
WAMPANOAG EDU. SITE
Hands on learning enriched in an authentic environment.
COLONIAL EDU. SITE
Experience first hand what it's like to live like a colonist.
EXHIBITS
Expanding and enlightening our understanding.
DINING
Themed dinners, events, and world class food make eating memories.
PLIMOTH CINEMA
The region's only art-house movies in a state of the art theater.
VISITOR CENTER
Theaters, exhibits, dining, gifts, members lounge, and much more.
QUESTIONS ABOUT VISITING
Prepare for your visit by getting the FAQs.
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