Mayflower House Museum
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The Mayflower House Museum is an 18th century period historic house museum in Plymouth, Massachusetts operated by The Mayflower Society
, also known as the General Society of Mayflower Descendants. The Society purchased the Edward Winslow House in 1941. The mansion home was originally built in 1754 by the great-grandson of Edward Winslow
, third Governor of Plymouth Colony. The mansion contains 18th century period decorations and furnishings.
The offices and library of the Society are located behind the mansion.
The Mayflower Society
The General Society of Mayflower Descendants is a hereditary organization of individuals who have documented their descent from one or more of the 102 passengers who arrived on the Mayflower in 1620 at what is now Plymouth, Massachusetts...
, also known as the General Society of Mayflower Descendants. The Society purchased the Edward Winslow House in 1941. The mansion home was originally built in 1754 by the great-grandson of Edward Winslow
Edward Winslow
Edward Winslow was an English Pilgrim leader on the Mayflower. He served as the governor of Plymouth Colony in 1633, 1636, and finally in 1644...
, third Governor of Plymouth Colony. The mansion contains 18th century period decorations and furnishings.
The offices and library of the Society are located behind the mansion.