Plimoth

Plimoth, officially Plimoth Plantation, is a living history museum in Plymouth, Massachusetts, that interprets the 17th-century English settlement established by the Pilgrims and the neighboring Wampanoag homeland. The spelling “Plimoth” reflects historical orthography, and the institution uses the name to emphasize its focus on the period around 1620 to 1630.

The site comprises two main historical components: the English Village, a recreated 17th-century town where costumed interpreters demonstrate daily life, work, and religious practices; and the Wampanoag Homesite, which presents Indigenous lifeways and governance in the same era. A separate exhibit includes Mayflower II, a full-scale replica of the 1620 ship that brought the settlers to North America and is anchored at the complex.

Plimoth Plantation operates as a nonprofit organization with educational programs for schools and the public. It emphasizes history from multiple perspectives, including those of the English colonists and the Wampanoag people, and it engages visitors with demonstrations, tours, and interpretation grounded in research. The museum is a notable part of the broader historical landscape of Plymouth and early American history, aiming to provide a multi-faceted view of the settlement era and its long-term impact on the region.