This event has been postponed. Please check the Mayflower Sails 2020 website for updates.
Maritime Festival Commemorating the 400th Anniversary of the Mayflower Landing
May 14-19, 2020 | Charlestown Navy Yard (next to the USS Constitution) in Boston, MA
Following a three-year, multi-million-dollar restoration, Plimoth Plantation’s Mayflower II, a full-size reproduction of the original ship, will mark her return to Massachusetts with a once-in-a-lifetime event where USS Constitution will escort her into the Charlestown Navy Yard. This free, ticked, six-day maritime festival will feature free access to board Mayflower, as well as fun and educational programming daily for all ages. Look for information about registering for free tickets and event details at www.mayflowersails2020.com.
While in the Navy Yard, take a step back in time with free 17th century native and colonial programming. Don’t miss the opportunity to visit “Old Ironsides” and the USS Cassin Young, a maritime history lesson with these iconic vessels.
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED.
The Plymouth 400 National Choral Festival will feature up to 400 choristers with orchestra uniting in song to celebrate the traditions which have significantly shaped the building of America! This Gala Choral Festival Concert is hosted by Plimoth Plantation.
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED FOR 2020. A new event is scheduled for March 28, 2021.
The Plymouth 400 National Instrumental Festival is a Celebratory Concert which will feature four outstanding orchestras and wind ensembles in a musical commemoration honoring the traditions which have shaped the building of America! Hosted by Plimoth Plantation.
Join us for a festive community weekend that signals the start of a series of events for the newly restored Mayflower! This once-in-a-lifetime event features the casting of a magnificent new ship’s bell — an essential element for completing the restoration of the ship. The world-renowned Verdin Company is bringing their mobile bell foundry to Plimoth Plantation for a two-day bell casting and festival!
Participate in passing bronze ingots to the bell-makers, and watch the pouring of molten metal into the mold. On day two, watch as guests of honor take a swing at breaking the mold and then take your turn at ringing the beautiful new bell.
Enjoy food, music, expert narration of the bell-casting, and fun activities for children! The bell casting event is free to the public on both days but does not include admission to Plimoth Plantation.
Event hours:
Saturday, August 31st: 9:00am – 6:30pm – Festival & Bell Casting
Sunday, September 1st: 9:00am – 5:00pm – Festival, Breaking of the Mold, and the First Ring!
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On Saturday, August 31, 2019, get a ticket to the hottest event in town! We’re putting the FUN in fundraiser with our Night of Fire & Wine – a sizzling soiree at the museum’s Peabody Pavillion overlooking the Eel River. Unexpected riparian delights await! Tickets are on sale now. Check our website for details.
