MA, USA
Plymouth Rock
Monument
The traditional landing site of the Mayflower passengers in 1620, now sheltered beneath a granite portico on the waterfront. While the rock's connection to the actual landing is debated by historians, it became a powerful symbol of self-governance that Revolutionary-era colonists invoked when arguing for independence.
What Happened Here
The rock was first identified as the landing site in 1741, when a 94-year-old church elder claimed his father had pointed it out. By the Revolution, it had become a rallying symbol for colonial rights.
Visiting Today
Address
79 Water Street, Plymouth, MA 02360
Hours
Open daily, dawn to dusk
Admission
Free
Accessibility
Viewing area accessible via ramp; portico has stairs
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