Fall Harvest Dinners
Same season. New ways to gather together.
Thanksgiving at Plimoth Patuxet Museums is more than a meal. It is a chance to step into history, savor the flavors of the season, and create your own traditions along the way.
From immersive dinner-theater to educator-led storytelling to a classic holiday buffet, our Harvest Dining Experiences offer something for every table and every taste. And, with every dining ticket, guests enjoy two days of free admission to the museum to explore, reflect, and discover at their own pace.
Join us this fall in America’s Hometown for a Thanksgiving experience you’ll savor long after the last bite!
Tickets will be available for current Plimoth Patuxet Members to purchase on Wednesday, May 6.
Tickets open to the public on June 1.
"The Story of Thanksgiving" Dinner
A meal that brings history to the table.
Our most popular Thanksgiving dining experience pairs a traditional plated holiday dinner with an engaging, educator-led program exploring the history and evolving meaning of the day. As you dine with fellow guests, museum culture keepers and thought leaders share stories that invite reflection on gratitude, tradition, and what it means to come together today.
You’ll enjoy a warm, communal table of conversation, connection, and classic New England flavors. Your dinner ticket includes two days of admission to all of the Museum’s historic sites.
Dates & Tickets
Menu Accompaniments
- Relish Tray - Giardiniera Pickled Veg, Garlic Herb Spread, Water Crackers
- Cornbread
- Wood Pressed Apple Cider
Appetizer
- Corn Chowder
Main Course
- Roast Native Turkey with Homemade Gravy
- Traditional Stuffing
- Mashed Potatoes
- Winter Squash
- Green Beans
- Cranberry Relish
Desserts (choice of)
- 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 $104.00
- Non-Member $131.00
- Member Child Under 12 $53.00
- Non-Member Child Under 12 $70.00
- Child Under 5 $50.00
New England Harvest Feast
A taste of the past, brought to life.
Step into a richly atmospheric dinner-theater experience inspired by historic New England foodways. Enjoy a thoughtfully prepared menu drawn from culinary traditions while costumed performers bring the past to life through music and storytelling.
Your Feast ticket includes two days of admission to all of Plimoth Patuxet’s historic sites. This is an immersive ticket that blends flavor, history, and performance into one unforgettable meal that will go down in your own personal history.
Dates & Tickets
*Family-Style
- Wood Pressed Cider
- Cheate Bread and Butter
First Course
- A Sallet of Herbs - a 17-century salad with watercress and chopped eggs
- Mussels Seeth’d with Parsley and Beer
- A dish of Turkey, Sauc’d roasted turkey with onion gravy thickened with bread
- A pottage of Cabbage, Leek & Onions- savory stewed cabbage
- A Sweet Pudding of Native Corn
Second Course
- Stew’d Pompion- stewed butternut squash flavored with butter and vinegar
- A chine of Pork, Roast’d- roast pork loin with a red wine sauce
- Fricassee of Fish- fish roasted with onions and leeks
- Cheesecake made with spice and dried fruit- ricotta cheesecake with currants
- A Charger of Cheese & Fruit
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 $60.00
- Non-Member $87.00
- Member Child Under 12 $43.00
- Non-Member Child Under 12 $60.00
- Child Under 5 $40.00
Thanksgiving Day Homestyle Buffet
A classic Thanksgiving, made easy.
Celebrate the holiday with all the traditional favorites, prepared for you and served in a relaxed, welcoming setting. From roast turkey and savory sides to seasonal desserts, this abundant buffet lets you focus on what matters most, time with family and friends.
Before or after your meal, enjoy exploring the museum with two full days of admission included with your dining ticket.
Dates & Tickets
- Relish Tray - Giardiniera Pickled Veg, Garlic Herb Spread, Water Crackers
- Garden Salad
- Roast native turkey with giblet gravy
- Carved Applewood Ham
- Cornbread Stuffing
- Mashed Potatoes
- Winter Squash
- Glazed rainbow Carrots
- Cape Cod Cranberry Sauce
- Fresh Baked Cornbread
- Wood Pressed Apple Cider
- Apple Pie or Pumpkin Pie
- Coffee & Tea
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 $73.00
- Non-Member $100.00
- Member Child Under 12 $48.00
- Non-Member Child Under 12 $65.00
- Child Under 5 $43.00
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 rooms across the Museum's Main Campus.
- In addition to the selected meal, ticket price includes Museum admission, tax & service.
- Two-day Museum admission includes: the 17th-Century English Village, Historic Patuxet Homesite, Craft Center, Mayflower II, and Plimoth Grist Mill. (valid through November 2026).
All seating is assigned. If you are coming with a group and have bought tickets separately please email ShaunaJ@gourmetcaterers.com 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 ShaunaJ@gourmetcaterers.com.
We recommend business casual dress. If you will be visiting the Museum sites included with your ticket purchase 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 email info@plimoth.org.