Pilgrim Memorial State Park
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Pilgrim Memorial State Park comprises two monuments in Plymouth, Massachusetts: Plymouth Rock
and the National Monument to the Forefathers
. Closely related to these memorials is the Myles Standish Monument State Reservation
which can be seen across the Plymouth Bay in Duxbury, Massachusetts. Owned by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, these sites are managed by the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation.
Plymouth Rock
Plymouth Rock is the traditional site of disembarkation of William Bradford and the Mayflower Pilgrims who founded Plymouth Colony in 1620. It is an important symbol in American history...
and the National Monument to the Forefathers
National Monument to the Forefathers
The National Monument to the Forefathers, formerly known as the Pilgrim Monument, commemorates the Mayflower Pilgrims and honors their ideals as later generally embraced by the United States...
. Closely related to these memorials is the Myles Standish Monument State Reservation
Myles Standish Monument State Reservation
Myles Standish Monument State Reservation is a Massachusetts state park located on Captain's Hill in Duxbury. The park is managed by the Department of Conservation and Recreation ....
which can be seen across the Plymouth Bay in Duxbury, Massachusetts. Owned by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, these sites are managed by the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation.