THE NATIONAL MONUMENT TO THE FOREFATHERS
Nestled in a quiet seaside neighborhood in Plymouth, Massachusetts, the Forefathers Monument stands as the nation’s largest freestanding solid-granite monument. Towering 81 feet high, this awe-inspiring structure was completed in 1889 to honor the 1620 Pilgrims—the courageous men and women who sailed to America on the Mayflower and established self-government at Plymouth Colony.
More than a monument, it's a visual narrative of how America was founded. Through powerful statues, intricate reliefs, and massive marble panels, the Forefathers Monument honors the people and principles that shaped a nation. At its core are five symbolic figures: Faith, Morality, Law, Education, and Liberty. Each one reveals a key element of the Pilgrims’ legacy and highlights the enduring pillars of a free society. Discover how these timeless principles continue to be essential for maintaining self-government in America—and preserving the God-given freedoms we cherish our nation.
THE FOREFATHERS MONUMENT GUIDEBOOK
In this stunning book, discover the history of this captivating monument and the extraordinary legacy it was built to honor. Meet the people behind famous names such as Bradford, Squanto, Brewster, and Massasoit—along with the brave women who were crucial to the colony's survival. Retrace the steps of these early settlers as their story unfolds in a colorful tour of Plymouth's historic waterfront, including the Mayflower, Plymouth Rock, Burial Hill, Leyden Street, and Plimoth Plantation. Over 400 years after the Mayflower veered off course and landed on the shores of Cape Cod, discover the unlikely events that led the Pilgrims to establish self-government at Plymouth Colony—and changed the course of human history.
