Plymouth Bay Cultural District

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

Pilgrim Hall Museum, built in 1824, offers a chance to touch an authentic piece of Plymouth Rock! You can view actual 17th century Pilgrim possessions, including William Bradford’s Bible, Peregrine White’s cradle and Myles Standish’s sword. Enjoy a 15 minute film telling the dramatic story of the Mayflower Pilgrims, their voyage across the Atlantic and their courageous early years in Plymouth. Read more about Pilgrim Hall Museum

Jenney Museum Tours -  #1 tour on Tripadvisor.com - Located in the heart of the historic district, the Jenney Museum offers exhibits that tell the story of history and industry that began here in Plymouth.
“The Abolitionists” – Learn about the Underground Railroad movement here in Plymouth and hear about slavery then and now.

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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

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Explore America's oldest streets, alleyways, history, and haunts, on this 2 hour exploration of possible paranormal activity! Investigate with your guide on old Burial Hill, using the equipment you've seen on your favorite ghost hunting shows. (Cameras are welcome and greatly encouraged, as we never know what to expect!) Expertly researched, historically accurate, and always entertaining... Read more about The Plymouth Night Tour

Located right in the center of Plymouth, The 1749 Court House is a museum filled with interesting items from Plymouth's history. It is the oldest wooden Court House and the longest used municipal building in America. The 1749 Court House was originally built for the joint use of the county and the Town of Plymouth. Open daily mid-June through mid-October. Read more about 1749 Court House and Museum

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

The Plymouth Rock Foundation's mission is to "preserve and propagate the Pilgrim story". In addition, its charter goes on to state, "we also seek to make better known the ideas and achievements of later generations of Americans who followed after the Pilgrims in both spirit and deed, forging our nation's Christian heritage." Read more about Plymouth Rock Foundation - Pilgrim Progress

Mayflower is Plimoth Plantation’s full-size reproduction of the ship that carried the Pilgrims to Massachusetts in 1620. Currently in dry dock at Mystic Seaport's Henry B. duPont Preservation Shipyard, the historic wooden sailing vessel is undergoing a major refit expected to take approximately 30 months and is expected to return in 2020, for the 400th commemoration of the Pilgrims’ arrival. Plimoth Plantation is actively seeking funding to support Mayflower's preservation efforts and enable us to share the magnitude of her transatlantic voyage. Read more about Mayflower

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

The Plimoth Waterworks Building is home to Shields Design Studio, which specializes in branding, marketing and graphic design services, and works on print and web projects for a variety of industries. Visit the first floor of this beautiful, unique building to view artwork from a variety of local artists.  Read more about The Plimoth Waterworks Building

Located in Pilgrim Memorial State Park on the shore of Plymouth Harbor, this simple glacial erratic boulder has become a world famous symbol representing something different to each person who looks at it.

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Our Visitor Center Museum Shop is divided into three shops. The Main Shop offers a wide range of museum products that Plimoth Plantation offers. The Native Shop features traditional crafts made by Wampanoag and other local Native people. Our children's shop offers historic toys and games and educational items, as well as souvenirs. Read more about Plimoth Plantation Museum Shops