Mayflower House Museum

Mayflower House Museum
Mayflower House Museum in Plymouth, Massachusetts

The Mayflower House Museum is an 18th century period historic house museum in Plymouth, Massachusetts operated by The Mayflower Society, also known as the General Society of Mayflower Descendants. The Society purchased the Edward Winslow House in 1941. The mansion home was originally built in 1754 by the great-grandson of Edward Winslow, third Governor of Plymouth Colony. The mansion contains 18th century period decorations and furnishings.[1]

The offices and library of the Society are located behind the mansion.

External links

References

  1. ^ http://www.themayflowersociety.com/museum.htm (accessed December 26, 2009)


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