Bread was the cornerstone of the English diet, sustaining families across every class. Among the middle ranks, cheate bread—a wholesome, whole-grain loaf—was a familiar favorite, and would have been a comforting treat for the Pilgrims. Join us at our wood-fired oven to mix, knead, and bake this hearty 17th-century staple using traditional methods. Then, hand-make...
Spice cakes were a special treat in 17th-century England and New England, filling kitchens with the warm scents of cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. These rich, fragrant cakes with decadent icing offered families a sense of comfort and celebration. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll bake and ice your own 17th-century spice cake in our wood-fired oven...
Join us, by candlelight and starlight, to experience a sense of the past that only Plimoth Patuxet can provide. Gather in a wetu to learn about Wampanoag winter traditions by the dancing light of the fire. In the 17th-Century English Village, the sound of singing echoes in the darkness. Wrapped in the warm glow of...
Cheese was a common ingredient in 17th-century English cooking, used in both simple meals and special dishes. In this hands-on class, you’ll learn how to make “loaves of cheese curds,” a sweet baked dish made with fresh curds, flour, spices and eggs, and topped with a rich icing. Bake your loaf in our wood-fired oven...
Under the instruction of Plimoth Patuxet Museums’ Artisan Potter, participants in this workshop will try their hand at two 17th-century techniques of decorating pottery. Each participant will get two 7 inch plates.
Plimoth Patuxet Museums (English Village, Wampanoag Homesite, Mayflower II, Plimoth Grist Mill) will reopen for the 2026 season on Saturday, March 14th. Open daily 9am-5pm. Plimoth Cinema open year-round. About Plimoth Patuxet Museums: Plimoth Patuxet is one of the Nation’s foremost living history museums. Founded in 1947, the Museum creates engaging experiences of history built...