Plymouth 400 HISTORY IN THE MAKING Welcome to Historic Plymouth where a Vital Past Empowers a Vibrant Present It all started here in Plymouth, Massachusetts. Known throughout the world as the very special place where, after a wintery landing at Plymouth Rock, the Pilgrims and their Wampanoag neighbors came together to enjoy the first Thanksgiving. Generations have been inspired by the Pilgrims faith, courage and perseverance, and the Wampanoags generosity and forbearance. This emblematic meeting of cultures has come to exemplify America s most fundamental values. It is a pivotal moment in history that, four hundred years later, continues to shape life in Plymouth today. Experience a diverse and dynamic community; one where different cultures thrive on a foundation of mutual respect and unwavering commitment to each other. Experience the continuing legacy that is the very heart of Plymouth. Jim Baker, Historian Mayflower II Anniversary Sail in 2007.
The Plymouth 400th Anniversary commemorates the 1620 landing of the Pilgrims in Plymouth, Massachusetts, and highlights the cultural contributions and American traditions that began with the interaction of the Wampanoag and English peoples, a story that became a national legacy. Above: The Plymouth 400 banner (celebrating the upcoming 400th anniversary of the Pilgrim s landing) is debuted in a raising on board Mayflower II by the Plymouth Class of 2020. Left: Recreating a Thanksgiving meal at Plimoth Plantation. Photo credit: Plimoth Plantation
Left: Mayflower II, a replica of the original Pilgrim ship. Photo credit: Ron Chancey Top: A Plimoth Plantation colonial role player portrays a mariner aboard the museum s Mayflower II. Photo credit: Plimoth Plantation Bottom: Plymouth Rock is one of the earliest symbols of American history, signifying the founding of Plymouth Colony in 1620 by the Mayflower Pilgrims. Photo credit: Katie McLaughlin
Left page (clockwise): Wampanoag teacher demonstrates the art of making traditional coiled pottery. Photo credit: Plimoth Plantation A scene depicting mid-century daily life at Plimoth Plantation. Photo credit: Plimoth Plantation Native People and Pilgrims in the 17th-Century English Village. Photo credit: Plimoth Plantation Above: Native People racing Mishoons (dugout canoes) on the Eel River during the Strawberry Thanksgiving Festival at Plimoth Plantation.
Left page (clockwise): Standing tall within Brewster Gardens, sculptor Barney Zeitz s stainless steel Plymouth Immigrant Monument pays homage to the bravery of those who first migrated to our country. A boat motoring past the Duxbury Pier Light, known by locals as Bug Light. Sculptor Cyrus E. Dallin s statue of Massasoit honors this remarkable Native American, known for his quest for peace, keen negotiating skills and courage throughout uncertain times. Photo credit: Katie McLaughlin The Harlow Old Fort House, listed on the State and National Register of Historic Places was built in 1677 by settler William Harlow and is one of the few remaining 17th-century buildings within the Commonwealth. Right page: Mayflower II 50th Anniversary Sail in 2007, commemorating her arrival in Plymouth in 1957. Photo credit: Plimoth Plantation
Top: Cranberries float to the surface of a flooded bog during harvest time, West Plymouth. Bottom: Shopping and dining abound in downtown Plymouth. Right page: A military salute in front of the Plymouth Rock Monument during America s Hometown Celebration. Photo credit: Olly DeMacedo
Recreation Shot Left page (clockwise): A kayaker enjoying Russell Mills Pond. The 15th hole of the award-winning Rees Jones Course at Pinehills Golf Club in Plymouth. Photo credit: Courtesy of Pinehills The serenity of Plymouth Beach. Photo credit: Adele Collins Right page (left to right): The First Parish Church of Plymouth is the oldest congregation in all of North America. Standing proudly at the end of Plymouth s Town Square, the granite church was built in 1898 and features the town bell, cast by Paul Revere. Photo credit: Jan Palmer Tarbox Hammer beam construction with carved quarter-sawn oak accentuates the sanctuary. Photo credit: Jan Palmer Tarbox Tiffany stained-glass windows tell a story of how the Native Peoples and Pilgrims came together. Photo credit: Jan Palmer Tarbox
Above: Plymouth s coast provides an educational experience for students around the globe. Photo credit: Plymouth Cruises Right: A Humpback named Snare photographed when the whale was a just a baby in 2007. Photo credit: Sue Rocca
Corralling cranberries at one of the A.D. Makepeace Company s 2,000 acres of bog in Plymouth County. Photo credit: Courtesy of the A.D. Makepeace Company
Left page (clockwise): Bartlett Pond in Manomet. Photo credit: Ron Chancey Bottom right: Governor William Bradford wrote: And besides waterfowl there was great store of wild turkeys, of which they took many... Photo credit: Plimoth Plantation Bottom left: 1640 Sparrow House Museum and supporting American Craft Gallery. Photo credit: Lois Atherton Right page (top to bottom): Plymouth Harbor Bridge to the breakwater. Photo credit: Amy Davies An authentic Mississippi-style paddle wheeler, the Pilgrim Belle, cruising within historic Plymouth Harbor. Photo credit: Adele Collins Commercial fishing boats line the town wharf. Photo credit: Adele Collins
Above: Brave buccaneers battle an enemy pirate ship. Photo credit: Plymouth Cruises Right page (clockwise): Dating back to 1620, Brewster Gardens has a long history of being enjoyed by visitors to Plymouth s town center. Photo credit: Nicole Meighan Vacationers fish from a jetty off Long Beach. A child discovers the hidden treasures of the sea. Photo credit: Plymouth Cruises
Left page: The Pinehills is a charming New England village where the people are friendly, the shops and restaurants are tasty, and nature is a beautiful part of everyday life. Photo credit: Eric Roth Photography Right page (clockwise): Mayflower II is a favorite of photographers from all over. Photo credit: Ron Chancey The Mayflower Society House, an 18th-century mansion built by Edward Winslow in 1754, now serves as a museum. Photo credit: Christy Stadelmaier Alden Park at Colony Place, modern American cuisine and one of Plymouth s hidden gems. Photo credit: Dan Rapoza
Left page (clockwise): The National Monument to the Forefathers commemorates the ideals of the Mayflower Pilgrims and was dedicated in 1889. The Greek Portico sheltering Plymouth Rock at Plymouth Harbor. Photo credit: Don Teague Founded in the 17th century, the historic Burial Hill cemetery overlooks the Pilgrim Church. Photo credit: Don Teague Right page: Pilgrim Hall Museum offers a chance to touch an authentic piece of Plymouth Rock and view actual 17th-century Pilgrim possessions, including William Bradford s Bible, Peregrine White s cradle and Myles Standish s sword. Photo credit: Denis Hanks
Left: Frog sitting in a cranberry bog off Black Cat Road, West Plymouth. Above: Fourth of July fireworks above Plymouth Harbor. Right page (top to bottom): A street within the recreated 1627 English Village at Plimoth Plantation. Photo credit: Plimoth Plantation Leyden Street today is known to be the oldest continuously inhabited public road in the thirteen colonies of British North America. Photo credit: Katie McLaughlin
Left page (top to bottom): Sailors launch their boat from Stephen s Field Waterfront. Ice cream sundaes while cruising Plymouth Harbor. Photo Credit: Plymouth Cruises Right page (top to bottom): A practice area and pond at the renowned Pinehills Golf Club. Photo credit: Courtesy of Pinehills Although the original Jenney Grist Mill built by John and Sarah Jenney in 1636 burned down in 1837, it was rebuilt in 1970 and remains a working mill today. Photo credit: Ali Stevenson
Sunset over Plymouth Harbor with the HMS Bounty in the foreground. Photo credit: Linda Fuller
Plymouth 400, Inc. is a not-for-profit organization formed to lead the planning and execution of the Plymouth 400 Anniversary. As an organization, Plymouth 400, Inc. is committed to creating a commemoration that is historically accurate, culturally inclusive, and brand enhancing. For more information please visit plymouthma400.org and seeplymouth.com Plymouth 400, Inc. is a not-for-profit 501 (c)3 organization, supported by members, volunteers, and contributors. All gifts are tax deductible to the full extent allowed by law. Funded in part, by the Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism and the Town of Plymouth Promotion s Fund. 2012 Plymouth 400, Inc. All rights reserved. Clockwise: The Cape Cod Canal is Plymouth s gateway to Cape Cod and the islands of Martha s Vineyard and Nantucket. Photo credit: Courtesy of the US Army Corps of Engineers, Cape Cod Canal Field Office At 252 feet, the Pilgrim Monument is the tallest allgranite structure in the United States and greets everyone who visits nearby Provincetown Harbor. Photo credit: Ewa Nogiec The Boston city skyline and Charles River as seen from Cambridge, are also destinations when visiting Plymouth. Photo credit: Ron Chancey Design and production: Shields Design Studio, Plymouth, MA
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