Mayflower 400 Tours

26/08/2023

Our sympathies to Dr Jeremy Bangs' family and friends. He was such a gracious host at his museum in Leiden to our tour groups and we've all learned so much from him. So thankful that he so willingly shared his knowledge with us all through his books, talks, and tours. He will be so missed.

26/03/2022

Harwich (UK) is on our first 2 Mayflower tours this year and I thought you might like to see the Illuminate festivities that happened today. Harwich is very much looking forward to welcoming our groups, who will be able to go inside Christopher Jones' home, Captain of the Mayflower.

23/03/2022

4 years ago today, Tom Bartlett (pictured center) took me on a research trip to Fenstanton and Henlow in preparation for the Howland-Tilly Anniversary Tour, now taking place July 7-17, 2022. We still have a few spots left!

10/12/2021

The village of Fenstanton is on our Howland-Tilley Tour, as it's where John Howland's parents are buried. Today it's got a new claim to fame!

The skeleton of a man with a nail through his heel is found in a settlement in a village.

11/10/2021

Happy Indigenous People's Day - especially to our Wampanoag friends. We honor their culture and their heritage and we encourage everyone to go to Plimoth Plantation to understand more of their story.

23/09/2021

We're looking forward to taking many of you to Europe in 2022. We've got waiting lists for 2 tours and there's just a few spots left on the Howland-Tilley 400th Anniversary Tour. We're starting work on our 2023 tours, so let us know if you'd like to be notified.

Thank you for visiting! We would be honored to host you on a quality Mayflower tour to Europe or New England. If you would like further information about any of these tours, click on the tour name or call us toll free at 1-800-303-5534 and we'll be happy to tell you more.

27/07/2021

A free virtual event from our friend and tour host Lisa Pennington. This will be an excellent event!

Join us on August 19 at 6:30 pm EST for the next in our FREE Virtual Lecture Series: 400 Years on Leyden Street.

Join GSMD Counsellor General Lisa Pennington as she traces the history of Plymouth, Massachusetts through the story of one lot on Leyden Street. Located in downtown Plymouth, what’s known today as Leyden Street runs along where the Pilgrims built their first street and houses 400 years ago. Learn more about its occupants throughout the centuries, and join Lisa as she discusses the history, archeology, and genealogy of one particular lot on this historic street.

Lisa Pennington, Esq. is the Counsellor General of the General Society of Mayflower Descendants, and holds a BA and JD from the University of Texas. She is a speaker and writer about historic topics.

There's no need to register; the link to the lecture will be posted on Facebook and the GSMD website: https://www.themayflowersociety.org/2016-04-07-19-40-40/lectures
Please plan to join us, and enjoy learning more about Mayflower Pilgrim and genealogy topics from the comfort of your home.

For more information: https://www.facebook.com/events/518204732746428

16/07/2021

As seen in the Mayflower Society e-mail this morning: We are delighted to announce that our special guest for our May / June tour is Jane Hurt, Governor General of the GSMD. The tour host is Lisa Shoemaker, Historic Sites Chairperson. Space is limited to a maximum of 37, so let us know if you'd like to join the trip.

LeidenDelfshavenLincoln CathedralScrooby ChurchGainsborough Old HallAnne Hathaway's Cottage, Stratford-upon-AvonPlymouthTudor House SouthamptonMayflower Pub, Rotherhithe

18/05/2021

Congratulations to our friends in Leiden! Very well-deserved award!!