Plymouth Bay Cultural District

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NOTE: Our tours are  now running on a limited basis. We can accommodate groups of 4 to 10 right now.Tours must be reserved 48 hours in advance. Walk ups are not permitted at this time. Our reservation system is set up to accept online reservations for America's Hometown Heroes Thursday through Saturday. Read more about Spirit of Plymouth Walking Tours

Dedicated to the intrepid English women whose courage and devotion brought a new nation into being. Read more about Pilgrim Maiden Statue

A must-stop along the historic path of the Pilgrims, Burial Hill is the site is one of their first forts and the burial place of William Bradford and other first settlers. Set high atop the hill, the Pilgrims placed their cannons facing the harbor for protection. On the first Saturday of each month (except January), the Plymouth Antiquarian Society invites you to explore one of Plymouth’s greatest historic treasures during a series of free themed discovery tours.  Encounter art, history, and culture in an open-air museum with local historians who share their expertise on a fascinating range of topics.  Read more about Burial Hill

Due to public health concerns, and to ensure the well-being of our members, visitors, and community, the Museum is closed to the public, and on-site events and programs are suspended until further notice. However, do check our Events page for special Facebook Live virtual events. Read more about Pilgrim Hall Museum

The Howland House will be open by reservation on a limited basis, Wednesday - Saturday starting July 22, 2020. Call the house to make a reservation for a half-hour time slot, 508-746-9590. Leave a message and we will return your call promptly. Groups will be limited. Wearing face coverings in the house is required.  Read more about The Jabez Howland House

This sarcophagus contains the remains of the Mayflower Pilgrims who died during the first year after their arrival in Plymouth. Read more about Pilgrim Sarcophagus

Massasoit Sachem or Ousamequin (c. 1581 – 1661) was the sachem or leader of the Wampanoags. The term Massasoit means Great Sachem. Read more about Massasoit Statue

The 1809 Hedge House is one of Plymouth's finest examples of Federal period architecture, featuring octagonal rooms in the mainblock, and a rare, intact carriage house. Built by sea captain William Hammatt, the house was originally located on Court St., where Memorial Hall is today. Read more about 1809 Hedge House Museum

Closed through 2020 - Across the street and around the corner from Plymouth Rock, in the heart of this quaint village’s historic district, is the Mayflower Society House. The grounds host the historic eighteenth century dwelling built by Edward Winslow. Behind this stately mansion are the offices and library of the General Society of Mayflower Descendants. Read more about Mayflower Society House

The Mill is a reconstruction of the original grist mill that once stood on the same site. In the 17th century, grist mills were very important because corn was the major crop for the early colonists. To be useful for baking, corn had to be ground into flour. Read more about The Plimoth Grist Mill

Americana Theatre Company is a non-profit 501(c)3, professional theatre company located in downtown Plymouth, Massachusetts. South Shore native, Derek Martin opened the professional theatre company in America's hometown in 2011. In 2015, Americana expanded from operating as a summer professional theatre to running year-round by opening its education division, Studio Americana, and offering professional shows throughout the year. Read more about Americana Theatre Company

 Specializing in original handmade artwork, Made it! features unique handmade gifts, cards, and fine art from nearly 90 artists creating in a variety of mediums.  Many of the artists are local to Plymouth, the South Shore, and Cape Cod, but artists from around the U.S. are represented.  Read more about Made It!

This small memorial, made of a bronze plaque mounted on a granite stone, marks the site of the once influential school where Alexander Scammell taught before the US Revolutionary War. Scammell was Colonel and Adjutant General when he was killed near Yorktown in 1781. The stone memorial is engraved with the commemoration of the site and serves as a reminder of both Colonel and General Scammell's work as a school teacher and of the great sacrifice he made when he died. Read more about Alexander Scammell Memorial

A gift from the Daughters of the American Revolution for the 1921 Tercentenary Celebration.  For the Daughters of the American Revolution, 1920 meant honoring this time of female triumph and Plymouth’s 300th Anniversary Celebration with a nod to the Mayflower women, whose numbers were decimated that first winter in Pawtuxet.  National Society of Daughters of the American Revolution commissioned Carl Paul Jennewein to sculpt The Pilgrim Mother Fountain on Water Street to commemorate these women. The statue will be rededicated on November 14, 2020 to honor the town’s 400th Commemoration. Read more about Pilgrim Mother Statue

Built in 1677, the gambrel-roofed Harlow Old Fort House is one of the few remaining 17th century buildings in the oldest established town in the Commonwealth. It was originally the family residence of settler William Harlow, a farmer, cooper and town official, who also served as sergeant of the local militia and participated in King Philip's War. Read more about 1677 Harlow Old Fort House

Built circa 1749 for the widow Hannah Jackson, the Spooner House is one of the oldest structures on Plymouth's picturesque North Street. It was home to one Plymouth family, the Spooners, for over two hundred years. The first Spooner to occupy the house was Deacon Ephraim Spooner, a successful local merchant and patriot during the American Revolution. Read more about 1749 Spooner House