National Monument to the Forefathers
National Monument to the Forefathers
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Thought to be the largest solid granite monument in the United States, this 81-foot-tall granite statue was built to honor the passengers of the Mayflower. Boston sculptor Hammatt Billings designed the monument which features allegorical figures depicting the virtues of Faith, Morality, Education, Law, and Liberty. A dedication on the monument reads, “National Monument to the Forefathers. Erected by a grateful people in remembrance of their labors, sacrifices and sufferings for the cause of civil and religious liberty.” The original design called for the monument to be nearly twice as tall at 150 feet (just under the Statue of Liberty’s height of 151 feet). The monument is free to visit and open to the public year-round. Its site is managed and maintained by the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation. Visitors are welcome to bring a picnic and their furry companions (on a leash) to enjoy the monument's lawn.
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- Kim CSaint Louis, Missouri9 contributionsBeautiful memorialVery moving monument. Make sure you take the time to read it. I initially just looked from the road but went back the next day to get a better picture. Glad I did because I would have missed so much.Visited April 2024Travelled with familyWritten April 18, 2024
- RICART75Peru, Indiana2,301 contributionsWell worth the visit...As part of Ms Vicky's tour of Plymouth, we stopped at and learned about this impressive monument. Being an off-season weekday, we were the only ones there; which added to the impact of the experience. Located in a neighborhood area, it's a bit off the beaten path; but it's well worth the visit.Visited May 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten June 2, 2024
- TravelLover1432Brookfield, Illinois86 contributionsBeautiful MonumentThis monument is incredible! It is off the beaten path but absolutely worth seeing. The carvings are incredibly detailed, and the surrounding area is beautiful. I highly recommend seeing this. It's free, and there is close parking so you can stay as long as you would like.Visited August 2024Travelled with friendsWritten August 6, 2024
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dustythoughts
Manchester, CT2,164 contributions
May 2023
This gigantic monument is dedicated to the Pilgrims who arrived on the Mayflower and is a stark yet gorgeous reminder of the sacrifices that people make in pursuit of a dream. It's a reminder that history is oftentimes created in turmoil but that there can be hope at the end of it. I was surprised that more people don't know of this magnificent monument.
Written May 27, 2023
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Snarglebop
Las Vegas, NV307 contributions
Apr 2022 • Family
I saw this site on my phone as we entered Plymouth and felt up for a detour. It’s a hidden gem, with my car the only one visiting … and other people just walking their dogs. The monument includes great artistic representations of values and events. It inspired a great chat with my son.
Written April 21, 2022
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RICART75
Peru, IN2,301 contributions
May 2024 • Couples
As part of Ms Vicky's tour of Plymouth, we stopped at and learned about this impressive monument.
Being an off-season weekday, we were the only ones there; which added to the impact of the experience.
Located in a neighborhood area, it's a bit off the beaten path; but it's well worth the visit.
Being an off-season weekday, we were the only ones there; which added to the impact of the experience.
Located in a neighborhood area, it's a bit off the beaten path; but it's well worth the visit.
Written June 2, 2024
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TravelLover1432
Brookfield, IL86 contributions
Aug 2024 • Friends
This monument is incredible! It is off the beaten path but absolutely worth seeing. The carvings are incredibly detailed, and the surrounding area is beautiful. I highly recommend seeing this. It's free, and there is close parking so you can stay as long as you would like.
Written August 6, 2024
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Gary R
The Villages, FL1,425 contributions
Aug 2022 • Solo
A visit to this monument and reading all the inscriptions that deliver a message to remember our country’s beginnings is must to see. It serves as a salute to those who risked their lives to travel to this country and begin their new lives where they saw such promise. This is a free & self-guided attraction with easy access. A must see when you come to Plymouth.
Written August 17, 2022
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Audrey N
Swansea, MA439 contributions
Sept 2020 • Couples
This 81’ statue is an awesome site when you first see it. The setting is stark which makes the monument even more surprising. It is the largest solid granite monument in the U.S. and features the principles and virtues of the Pilgrims. Well worth finding in an off the beaten path!
Written September 30, 2020
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travelguy294
Flemington, NJ9 contributions
May 2022
Statue of Faith staring in the direction of Plymouth, England. Somewhat reminiscent of the Statue of Liberty but solid granite. Some what hidden in a residential area; 10 min walk uphill from waterfront. Interesting sculptures on pedestal all the way around the structure.
Written June 2, 2022
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Miles Archer
Boca Raton, FL7,156 contributions
Apr 2021 • Solo
There's a tour available that is apparently very informative. I didn't take the tour. Instead I read up on this site and learned a lot. Do one or the other: take a tour or read up on this. It's supposed to be the largest solid granite statue in the country.
Written April 25, 2021
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DLP
New Jersey3,773 contributions
Oct 2022 • Family
This impressive statue has a lot of history to reveal. However, unfortunately you need to discover the history on your own. It is disappointing that there are no history boards around the statue explaining the sections of this of this ciircular statue. Without know the full history behind the statue, one should still go take a look. It is quite an impressive statue representing our forefathers.
Written November 15, 2022
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XerkUSA
USA173 contributions
Aug 2021
This monument is huge and beautiful and free! We spent a cool evening looking it over and walking around it. It was great like that, but to complete the experience, go to the Jenney Interpretive Center and listen to the talk Leo does about it. It makes the experience complete!
Written September 1, 2021
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staying in Boston 2017. any budget tours to the National Monument to the Forefathers?
Written September 21, 2016
Just come to Plymouth, visit the visitors center. You can see the monument just by walking to it. Easy distance. Or, there are trolley tours that will take you to the highlights of Plymouth. Very inexpensive!
Written September 29, 2016
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