We had been to Plymouth before this visit, but it was always for a race and we left directly afterwards, without poking around the town much. I especially wanted to go to Plimoth Plantation, because of the amazing history there, so we made the trek in May. The Plantation is mostly outdoors and is a recreation of both Native American and English settlements in the early seventeenth-century. First we went to the Wampanoag sites, where the historical actors are all Native people from the area. Plymouth is the English name for the area, while the Native Americans called it Patuxet.
We learned that to make canoes, the Wampanoag's used fire to slowly burn out the inside of the tree trunk. This meant they could make the boats without needing a lot of tools.
After checking out the Wampanoag village, we headed over to the English settlement.
At the blacksmith's
Isn't this the coolest wood pile you've ever seen?
The settlement had a stunning view, which was picked for safety, not looks
After we saw the Plantation, we headed over to the harbor to explore the replica of the Mayflower.
Sitting in one of the bunks. Trust me, you would not have wanted to be a passenger on the cramped ship
It was such a beautiful day and since we went in the middle of the week, it wasn't crowded at all!
Beautiful harbor. Oh East Coast, how I miss you
Like Lexington, Plymouth is one of those places so rich in American/colonial history, that everyone should make an effort to go and visit. Seriously people. I felt so blessed to live in a place where I was surrounded by the early history of our country. There really is no other place like Boston, for that kind of thing. Sermon finished. After our day in Plymouth, we went to the first of Loren's graduation festivities: a luau for the seniors.
Sophie perked up for some ice cream
That means next up is... Part 1 of Loren's graduation celebrations!
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