Plymouth Rock
Plymouth Rock, a simple glacial, erratic boulder on the shore of Plymouth Harbor, has become a symbol of the courage and faith of William Bradford and the Mayflower Pilgrims who braved the ocean waters and founded the first permanent colony in New England. Inscribed with “1620,” the famous rock was allegedly the first piece of land touched by Pilgrims in the New World. Take the time to honor the first men and women to land in New England and delight in the calming waters along the shore of Plymouth Harbor at Plymouth Rock.
The Mayflower II, Replica of the Mayflower
The Mayflower II is anchored at State Pier, just minutes from Plymouth Rock. Climb aboard the full-sized reproduction of the ship that carried the Pilgrims to the New World. Built between 1955 and 1957 in Devon, England, the Mayflower II crossed the Atlantic Ocean in 1957. It is used today to educate guests on the original Mayflower that sailed to Plymouth in 1620. From the solid oak timbers to the horn lanterns and hand-colored maps, the details of the Mayflower II have been carefully re-created to give visitors a sense of what the original 17th century vessel was like. As you explore the cramped quarters of the ship, peer into the lower level “hold” where food, clothing, furniture, tools and other items would have been stored during the journey of the Mayflower and admire the Master’s accommodations. You will encounter costumed interpreters, modern-day staff, and maritime artisans all eager to share interesting information about the Mayflower and the Mayflower II.
The Mayflower II is anchored at State Pier, just minutes from Plymouth Rock. Climb aboard the full-sized reproduction of the ship that carried the Pilgrims to the New World. Built between 1955 and 1957 in Devon, England, the Mayflower II crossed the Atlantic Ocean in 1957. It is used today to educate guests on the original Mayflower that sailed to Plymouth in 1620. From the solid oak timbers to the horn lanterns and hand-colored maps, the details of the Mayflower II have been carefully re-created to give visitors a sense of what the original 17th century vessel was like. As you explore the cramped quarters of the ship, peer into the lower level “hold” where food, clothing, furniture, tools and other items would have been stored during the journey of the Mayflower and admire the Master’s accommodations. You will encounter costumed interpreters, modern-day staff, and maritime artisans all eager to share interesting information about the Mayflower and the Mayflower II.