Plimoth Plantation
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"Very Informative, Fun to Explore - Not Stroller Friendly (Rugged Terrain)"
We arrived at Plimoth Plantation and entered the visitor’s center as the rain poured down. We watched the short introductory film that gave an overview of the history surrounding the area, as well as information on how the actual plantation is designed. At the movie’s end – the rain had slowed to a light drizzle.
We trudged ahead to the first stop at the Plantation – a recreation of a Wampanoag Homesite from the 1600s.
The rain continued to hold off and we continued along to the 17th century English Village site. We saw several re-enactors and had a fun time poking in the different houses and checking out some of the tools and other items that the settlers would have used.
These site recreations are definitely kid friendly - they are hands-on and ready for exploring.
Oh, and just in case you were wondering – Plimoth Plantation is NOT super stroller friendly… especially after a good rainfall. The footing is very sandy and the stroller kept sinking!
JUST as we exited the English Village, the skies opened back up. The rain came back and we could not believe that we managed to squeeze the visit in between the bad weather!
Admission was included with our Go Boston! Card - can't recommend that one highly enough if you are going to travel to more than one attraction during your visit.
I get the feeling that this place gets VERY busy - not just tourists but school field trips as well. We probably actually lucked out by going during inclement weather - there were still a couple of schools visiting but very few tourists.
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"Fun with alot of history"
This was actually surprislingly fun. We happened upon it and acually turned out to be one of our favorite things. It is great for kids because they can learn alot about history in a really fun way. Especially if you have elementary aged kids this would be a great place to go.
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"Living History"
Take a walk back in time when visiting the Plymouth Plantation. It is an enjoyable place for the whole family and great to show children what it really would have been like when the first settlements were being built. I thought the actors were very authentic and professional. We enjoyed seeing the gardens and the hand dug canoe.
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"Educational, hands on, fun!"
What a way to learn history!! I would especially recommend this to homeschooling families...take school on the road. The Plimoth Plantation is a working reproduction of what the area would have been like when the settlers had been there for a couple of years. There are many settlers there who are open to answering questions in the first person! It is very interesting to get to talk to the history book! There are also demonstrations, such as making nails, thatching roofs, tending gardens, repairing fences, etc. Also, there is a native people area where all of the people you can talk to are some percentage of "native peoples". They are very knowledgeable about the way their ancestors lived. We experienced them smoking out a tree to make a canoe. I would definitely recommend this for every family!
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"Plimoth Plantation"
A wonderful and interesting place for people of all ages. This is so important to our history and the kids love it because it makes them feel like they are in another time. The cast/ people working there are in a complete costume from head to toe and really seem to get into the spirit of it. You can learn so much and its really engaging that the kids do love it.
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"a must see!"
I use to be a pilgrim several years ago. So of course I think this is a great family experience. Being on the other side and seeing the families come in…I can tell you first hand that we turned so many teenage frowns upside down. When I brought my family back as visitors…they had a blast. It is a fabulous concept. You are welcomed into the pilgrim’s homes and for the time that you are there you really get to see how the “pilgrims” lived. This is a must if you are travelling through this area of MA…and even if you aren’t you might want to consider taking a detour.
The characters portrayed are real historical characters…so it might be nice if you did a little research and asked specific questions of the pilgrims. They really do a lot of studying…from the dialect to their “home town” from 1627…the more info you go with the more fun it will be for you…
Also check to make sure they are open before you go. There is a small portion of the year that they are closed to the public.
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"So much to see"
There is so much to see here. All the actors are engaging, you can explore for hours. It is a bit expensive, but quite informative as well. It's also a fair drive from Boston, but if you're vacationing on the Cape, this is a great little day trip!
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"Great experience!"
After failing miserably at enjoying our trip to Boston with a 5 year old and one year old, we took our vacation down to Plimoth Plantation. We were pleasantly surprised at how well the day went and how relaxed we all were! All while learning a bit of our history. I would recommend this experience for anyone--but especially for families with small children!!
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"Family Thanksgiving in Plylmouth"
With Thanksgiving coming up I love remembering the time we took our kids to Plymouth for a "real Thanksgiving" vacation. The idea of getting "personal" with the pilgrims was exciting for our children. The Mayflower II, an exact replica of the original Mayflower, and moored in Plymouth Harbor, was a hit. (Although I was startled at how terribly small it was!) And the kids could now go back and tell their classmates that they had seen the Real Plymouth Rock! But the favorite for all of us was Plimoth Plantation. It's a "living history" museum with costumed role-playing guides that really puts you back in the 1620s. One morning we joined the "Breakfast with the Animals" where we got donuts and hot chocolate (and coffee) and had up-close encounters with the sheep and cows, etc., at the "farm" on the plantation, to squeals of delight! As usual we had rented a timeshare from http://www.redweek.com, our favorite "partner" in our family vacations. This one was on Cape Cod, just 30 minutes from Plymouth, so we unbelievably had a chance to enjoy Cape Cod, too! Since Thanksgiving is a holiday with real family traditions, we cooked our traditional turkey dinner in the wonderfully equipped kitchen at the timeshare - and this way our kids got the best of all worlds!
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"Fun with the Family"
One of New England’s best living museums is Plimoth Plantation. An introductory fourteen-minute film will orient you to the museum (located at the visitor center).
Budget at least half a day to see this remarkable reproduction of a 1627 Pilgrim village. It is populated by authentically costumed people who play, convincingly, the parts of the residents. Ask them questions about their clothes, their chores, what they do for fun, what they eat, how they survive without indoor plumbing—whatever comes to mind.
Hobbamock’s Homesite, comprising a longhouse and a weetu, is interpreted by native Wampanoag guides dressed in traditional garb. Massasoit, the Wampanoag chief, had sent Hobbamock and his family to live near the Pilgrims, to teach them to survive, to translate and interpret, and to keep track of their doings.
At the Carriage House Craft enter, artisans re-create crafts using the same materials and many of the same tools that were used in the 1600s. The Nye Rare Breeds Barn features rare and minor breeds of farm animals. Petting of the animals is allowed when the animals are on-site.
The best day of the year to visit the plantation is Thanksgiving, of course; call ahead for a meal reservation. The gift shop has a large stock of books about Plymouth and the Pilgrims’ lives and times. Call for the calendar of events and brochures; ask about children’s activities and dining events.
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"Unique Experience"
Plimouth Plantation is a peek into the lives of the original settlers. When you walk through the gates, you are walking into their world. The cast members are in full character as they lead their everyday lives. It's lots of fun to see how the early settlers got by. Plimouth also has special events that guests can play a part in - specifically the Thanksgiving Feast. As a guest, you are invited to dine with the settlers and enjoy a dinner their way. Fun for all ages, lots of walking.
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