Plymouth Massachusetts is a delightful harbor town on the shores of Cape Cod Bay. It is located 40 miles south of Boston. I'd like to share some of my photos of the harbor with you but first let's review a bit of the history of this historic town.
History of Plymouth
The colony of Plymouth (first called Plimouth) was established in late 1620 when the Mayflower landed in this area on the shores of Cape Cod Bay. These early settlers from England were called Pilgrims and had embarked on the new country to escape the religious beliefs of the Church of England.
They landed in Cape Cod in December and were not prepared to handle the harsh New England winters. Their first year was very rough and they survived with the help of friendly Indians. After surviving the first year they had a celebration to thank God for protecting them during the first year. This celebration is considered the First Thanksgiving Feast.
Photograph of Plymouth Harbor Today
As I walked along this historic harbor I was struck by all the little everyday features of this small town. Yes, there are the tourist attractions like Plymouth Rock (really only a rock engraved with 1620) and other sites of interest throughout the town, but I wanted to concentrate my photography on the features of the harbor and the docks.
Here are a few of the photos the depict the harbor on the June afternoon when I visited. It includes a replica paddleboat for tourists along with items that represent the lobster trade that is popular today.
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