Plymouth, Massachusetts - Wikipedia
WebPlymouth (/ ˈ p l ɪ m ə θ /; historically also spelled as Plimouth and Plimoth) is a town and county seat of Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States. Located in Greater Boston, the town holds a place of great prominence in American history, folklore, and culture, and is known as "America's Hometown".
Plymouth Colony - Location, Pilgrims & Thanksgiving | HISTORY
WebDec 18, 2009 · Plymouth Colony was a British colony in Massachusetts settled by travelers arriving on the Mayflower in the 17th century. It was the first colonial settlement in New England and was the site of...
Plymouth | Rock, Massachusetts, Colony, Map, History, & Facts
WebApr 15, 2024 · Plymouth, town (township), Plymouth county, southeastern Massachusetts, U.S. It lies on Plymouth Bay, 37 miles (60 km) southeast of Boston. It was the site of the first permanent settlement by Europeans in New England, Plymouth colony, known formally as the colony of New Plymouth.
The Essential Guide to Plymouth, MA - New England
WebJul 6, 2022 · Founded in 1620, Plymouth, MA, is a coastal town south of Boston that’s anchored in history as the site of the first Pilgrim settlement. But while all its historical markers and sites may be the initial draw, Plymouth has a quintessential New England feel and historic architecture, downtown shops, and expansive ocean views that keep visitors ...
See Plymouth | The Official Tourism Site of Plymouth County
WebMay 3, 2024 · The town and county of Plymouth boasts some of the best whale watching, dining, shopping, and cultural activities in a quaint New England setting, much of it nestled along the seashore. It is a history lover’s paradise, a family friendly atmosphere, and easy walking as you take in breathtaking sunrises.
Plymouth | Colonial History, Pilgrims & Mayflower | Britannica
WebPlymouth, county, southeastern Massachusetts, U.S., bordered by Massachusetts Bay (northeast), Cape Cod Bay (east), and Buzzards Bay (south). It consists mainly of an upland region with pockets of bogs, especially in the coastal lowlands of the southeast.
Plymouth Colony - Wikipedia
WebThe settlement served as the capital of the colony and developed as the town of Plymouth, Massachusetts. At its height, Plymouth Colony occupied most of the southeastern portion of Massachusetts.
Plymouth Colony - World History Encyclopedia
WebOct 26, 2020 · The Plymouth Colony (1620-1691) was the first English settlement in the region of modern-day New England in the United States, settled by the religious Separatists known as the “pilgrims” who crossed the Atlantic Ocean on the Mayflower in 1620, fleeing religious persecution, to establish a settlement where they could worship freely in the ...
History of the Plymouth Colony - ThoughtCo
WebNov 17, 2020 · Established in December 1620 in what is now Massachusetts, the Plymouth Colony was the first permanent settlement of Europeans in New England and the second in North America, coming just 13 years after the settlement of Jamestown, Virginia, in 1607.
The Pilgrims landed on Plymouth Rock in 1620. Centuries later, …
WebNov 11, 2020 · 400 years later, this Massachusetts town is grappling with the real history of the colony and its relationship with Native Americans.
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