In school, I learned that the Pilgrims landed at Plymouth Rock in 1620.
On the map, there is an oceanfront town of Plymouth, Massachusetts, which is a lovely place to spend a carefree summer day.
Within the town of Plymouth, Massachusetts, there is a living history Museum called Plimouth Plantation.
Why is the Plantation name spelled differently from the town’s?
According to a United States History Project webpage, the definitive journal detailing the organization of the colony by William Bradford had “Of Plimouth Planation” written at the top. “Plymouth” is considered the more modern spelling.
From its humble beginnings, the museum has grown to include a replica of the Mayflower (known as the Mayflower II and now residing in Mystic Seaport being restored for the 400th anniversary of the crossing to take place in 2020--Queen Elizabeth II is expected to be in attendance for the celebration); recreations of an English village and Wampanoag Homesite; a visitors’ center (featuring a café where foods from the 17th century are served), craft center (where artisans use tools, materials, and techniques to create items that might have been used by the early colonists), barn with native and historical animals, and grist mill. All these venues are open to the public with interpreters and other guides.
The Grist Mill is at Jenny Pond. Visitors can watch the grinding and purchase corn meal.
May you all find joy in your celebration of Thanksgiving this year!