Plymouth

History now has taken us back to the 17th century in Plymouth. This is a very old town and very proud to keep the integrity of their heritage.  No modern buildings any where, for which I am thankful for.  New construction had been done in the Cape Code style and colors that blend in with the old.  There is lots to see here.

Plymouth Rock

A trip to Plymouth would be be complete with seeing "The Rock", so we did this first. I knew it had been broken long ago and only a pice remained here, so I was not disappointed  It is no way big, but it is bigger than I expected.  The date was carved into by the Pilgrim Preservation Association for the  Bicentennial.    

 

Pilgrim Memorial State Park

There is a nice little park that also houses the  Mayflower II exhibit, except the Mayflower II is in dry dock in Mystic while being restored and we did see it while we were there..It is due back in time for the Quadrennial in two years.  And the town is busy getting ready for the large celebration.
 

A Trolley Tour  gave us the opportunity to see the sights and get  an overview of the city.

National Monument to the Forefathers - an 81-foot-tall granite statue honoring the passengers of the Mayflower. The large figurine represents Liberty and the four smaller ones represent Faith, Morality, Education, and Law. 
 

Pilgrim Sarcophagus - contains the remains of the Mayflower Pilgrims who died during the first year.

Mayflower Society House - contains  information on Pilgrim' lineage in the Pilgrims  Research Library located in the house.
 

  Lots of old churches 

 

  
 The Waterfront  

 There are 19 of these walking tour markers (all different) located throughout the town

This one is on the waterfront

In front of Pilgrim Hall

  This one from the working water front

   

History Attractions