Aptucxet Trading Post Museum

Aptucxet Trading Post Museum Managed by the Bourne Historical Society, the Aptucxet Trading Post Museum is a replica of the first trade house built in 1627 by Plymouth Colony.

It was located on the south bank of the Manomet (Monument) River, which is now part of the Cape Cod Canal.

We’re happy to welcome Valley Farm Community Garden to the Museums at Aptucxet tomorrow for their 3rd Annual Monarch But...
08/21/2026

We’re happy to welcome Valley Farm Community Garden to the Museums at Aptucxet tomorrow for their 3rd Annual Monarch Butterfly Day! 🦋

The fun runs from 10 AM–3 PM and admission is FREE!

This event is hosted and organized by Valley Farm Community Garden, so be sure to follow their Facebook event for the latest information, especially for any weather-related updates.

Come enjoy a day celebrating monarchs, pollinators and gardens. Butterfly & bee costumes are encouraged! 🦋🐝🌼

Saturday, August 22 | 10 AM–3 PM
📍 Museums at Aptucxet, 6 Aptucxet Road, Bourne

🦋 Mark your calendars! Monarch Butterfly Day is fluttering back to Bourne! 🦋

Join us for the 3rd Annual Monarch Butterfly Day on Saturday, August 22, from 10 AM–3 PM at The Museums at Aptucxet (6 Aptucxet Rd., Bourne) for a day of family-friendly fun celebrating monarch butterflies, pollinators, and our local environment! Hosted by Valley Farm Community Garden.

✨ FREE admission
🦋 Activities for all ages
🐝 Butterfly & bee costumes are highly encouraged!
🌧 Rain date: Sunday, August 23

We can’t wait to see your wings, your smiles, and your love for nature! 💛🧡
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07/31/2026
Our Thanks go out to the New Plimmoth Gard for bringing the 17th Century to life at the Aptucxet Trading Post!
07/26/2026

Our Thanks go out to the New Plimmoth Gard for bringing the 17th Century to life at the Aptucxet Trading Post!

07/26/2026

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6 Aptucxet Road
Bourne, MA
02532

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