Where in Massachusetts did the Pilgrims' boat land?

History · Middle School · Wed Jan 13 2021

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The Pilgrims' boat, known as the Mayflower, first made landfall at Provincetown on Cape Cod, Massachusetts, on November 11, 1620. After exploring the area and having some conflicts with the local Native American tribe, they decided it was not a suitable place for settlement. They eventually sailed across Cape Cod Bay and landed at what is now called Plymouth on December 18, 1620, which is where they established their colony.

The landing of the Pilgrims at Plymouth is often remembered in American history for the founding of one of the first successful English colonies in North America. This event is also commemorated with the famous holiday, Thanksgiving, which is based on the feast held in 1621 between the Pilgrims and the Wampanoag tribe. The Mayflower Compact, which was a set of rules for self-governance established by the English settlers who traveled aboard the Mayflower, is considered a foundational document for American democracy. Plymouth, Massachusetts, is now a site with various monuments and museums dedicated to these historical events, such as Plimoth Plantation and the Mayflower II, a replica of the original ship.