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Plymouth Rock is the historical site of disembarkation of the Mayflower Pilgrims who founded Plymouth Colony in December 1620. The Pilgrims did not refer to Plymouth Rock in any of their writings; the first known written reference to the rock dates from 1715 when it was described in the town boundary records as "a great rock".
Plymouth Rock, granite slab that rests on the coast of Plymouth Bay, an inlet of the Atlantic Ocean, in Plymouth, Massachusetts, said to be where the Pilgrim Fathers first set foot on December 26, 1620, at what became the colony of New Plymouth, the first permanent European settlement in New England.
16 Nov 2023 · Learn how to plan your trip to Plymouth Rock, the historical site where the Mayflower Pilgrims are believed to have landed in 1620. Find out the operating hours, entry fees, parking options, and nearby attractions in Plymouth, Mass.
27 Dis 2019 · Plymouth Rock is the legendary boulder where the Pilgrims landed in 1620, now housed in a state park in Plymouth, Massachusetts. Learn about its story, how to get there, and what to do nearby for the Plymouth 400 celebration in 2020.
21 Nov 2012 · Learn about the real story behind Plymouth Rock, the boulder that symbolizes the Pilgrims' landing in America. Discover how the rock became a national icon, how it was moved, damaged and restored, and why its authenticity is questioned.
About. This American icon is encased in a Greek-inspired granite canopy and housed within the Pilgrim Memorial State Park. Many travelers make the journey from Boston to see this famous rock, which remains as a tribute to the Mayflower passengers who first step foot into the country.
20 Nov 2017 · Plymouth Rock, located on the shore of Plymouth Harbor in Massachusetts, is reputed to be the very spot where William Bradford, an early governor of Plymouth colony, and other Pilgrims...
