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Mayflower Society House and Library

Winslow and North Street, Plymouth, MA
508-746-2590
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Ranked #12 of 33 attractions in Plymouth
Type: Historic Sites, History Museums, Libraries
Description: This museum is the headquarters for the General Society of Mayflower Descendants.
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Reading, Massachusetts, United States
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7 reviews 7 reviews
3 attraction reviews
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 June 2013

The folks who give the tours were great! What an absolutely beautiful home! Great attention to detail back in the day and interesting to see all the artifacts.

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Florissant, Missouri
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2013

We stopped by the Mayflower House for a quick visit on our way out of Plymouth after researching our Mayflower descendants. A tour was in progress but the curator was there and she took us around and showed us the items that had belonged to Brewster & Hopkins family. The house is just beautiful. It is a very nice addition... More

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Nassau, New York
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013

My 9 year-old was not patient enough to go through the museum looking at every item, but he left with a better understanding of the pilgrims and their tribulations. A "treasure hunt" helped him stay interested, but it was not engaging enough for him. My wife and I loved it!. The admission was only $6 (AAA) each. My boy was... More

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Eaton, New Hampshire
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 December 2012

This place has no handicap accessibility! In this day and age. Not even a HP designated parking space. The docents were unapologetic. It was a rainy day and I, at 70 years old, had to slog her wheelchair up the slippery steps. No help offered.

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Boston, Massachusetts
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 November 2012

This place is beautiful. It's a little off the beaten path, but if you're ever in Plymouth, it's not to be missed. It's an old period mansion, with the last occupants' belongings still inside. It has a wonderful history, and the tour guides are extremely knowledgeable. After you tour, don't forget to visit the garden outside. There are beautiful flowers,... More

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 October 2012

The house is beautiful and the tour was good. The house is a part of Plymouth history but not "Pilgrim" related. The tour was worth it.

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Jaffrey, New Hampshire
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 August 2012

Here is plymouth as the descendants would like to see it. A more traditional museum with an excellent library. Some AV presentations, and a new wing to give room to changing exhibits. Good art collection, the period as seen through the eyes of several generations of painters.

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Southern France
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13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 May 2012

The name suggests (at least to dummies like us) that the house is related to the Mayflower but in fact it is a house that was owned by several later Plymouth residents. Rooms furnished in 19th century style with some very interesting exhibits.

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Massachusetts
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5 attraction reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 May 2012

This museum of artifacts donated by Mayflower descendents is housed in a most spectacular historic home. The house is decorated as a home so this is not a wander through and look at cases type of Museum. The docents are friendly and knowledgable. If you enjoy historic home tours, you will love this one.

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Davison, Michigan
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2012

They are very friendly, informative and willing to help you in any way they can at the Library. They have a genealogist on site to assist you (for a very small fee). The gardens outside are very beautiful!

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