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Plymouth (/ ˈ p l ɪ m ə θ / ⓘ PLIH-məth) is a port city and unitary authority in Devon, South West England. It is located on Devon's south coast between the rivers Plym and Tamar, about 36 miles (58 km) southwest of Exeter and 193 miles (311 km) southwest of London. It is the most populous English city south of London.
Learn about Plymouth, the oldest municipality in New England and the site of the Mayflower landing in 1620. Explore its history, culture, and tourism, from the First Thanksgiving to Plymouth Rock.
- Journey to The 'New World'
- Surviving The First Year in Plymouth Colony
- The First Thanksgiving
- The Mayflower Compact
- Governor William
- Growth and Decline of The Plymouth Colony
- Plymouth Plantation
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Among the group traveling on the Mayflower in 1620 were close to 40 members of a radical Puritan faction known as the English Separatist Church. Feeling that the Church of Englandhad not sufficiently completed the necessary work of the Protestant Reformation, the group had chosen to break with the church altogether. The Separatists had sought relig...
For the next few months, many of the settlers stayed on the Mayflower while ferrying back and forth to shore to build their new settlement. In March, they began moving ashore permanently. More than half the settlers fell ill and died that first winter, victims of an epidemic of disease that swept the new colony. Soon after they moved ashore, the Pi...
In the Fall of 1621, the Pilgrims famously shared a harvest feast with the Pokanokets; the meal is now considered the basis for the Thanksgivingholiday. It took place over three days between late September and mid-November and included feasting as well as games and military exercises. Most of the attendees at the first Thanksgiving were men; 78 per...
All the adult males aboard the Mayflower had signed the so-called Mayflower Compact, a document that would become the foundation of Plymouth’s government. It was written after a near mutiny on board the Mayflower. Forty-one of the Mayflower’s 102 passengers were Pilgrims, separatists seeking religious freedom who referred to the rest of the travele...
William Bradford(1590-1657) was a leader of the Separatist congregation, a key framer of the Mayflower Compact, and Plymouth’s governor for 30 years after its founding. He is credited with drafting major parts of Plymouth’s legal code and creating a community focused on religious tolerance and an economy centered on private agriculture. Born in Eng...
With peace secured thanks to Squanto, the colonists in Plymouth were able to concentrate on building a viable settlement for themselves rather than spend their time and resources guarding themselves against attack. Squanto taught them how to plant corn, which became an important crop, as well as where to fish and hunt beaver. Though Plymouth would ...
Today, the original colony of Plymouth is a living museum, a recreation of the original seventeenth-century village. Visitors can taste colonial food, see a restored Mayflower II and attend reenactments of the first Thanksgiving, when the Wampanaogs joined the settlers to celebrate the autumn harvest.
Learn about the first permanent English settlement in New England, founded by the Pilgrims in 1620. Discover how they survived, interacted with Native Americans and celebrated the first Thanksgiving.
Plymouth is a vibrant waterfront city with stunning coastal views, world-class events and fresh sea air. Explore the historic Barbican, the Mayflower Steps, the National Marine Park and more with the Plymouth Trails App.
Discover the history, culture, and nature of Plymouth County, Massachusetts, where the Mayflower landed in 1620. Find attractions, events, lodging, dining, and more for your Plymouth getaway.
Jul 6, 2022 · Plymouth, MA, is a coastal town with a rich Pilgrim heritage and a quintessential New England charm. Explore its historical sites, museums, parks, farmers' market, and cranberry festival, or stay at one of its cozy bed-and-breakfasts or chateau-style hotels.
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Plymouth offers a variety of things to do for all ages and interests. Explore the historic Barbican, visit the National Marine Aquarium, enjoy the stunning views from the Hoe, or experience the thrill of adventure sports. Find out more and plan your trip.
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