Pilgrim Academic Research Award

The Pilgrim Academic Research Award is presented at the Governor General’s 1620 Club Banquet each September.

The General Society of Mayflower Descendants and the Pilgrim Academic Research Committee is pleased to announce the seventh annual Pilgrim Academic Research Award recipient, Richard Pickering.

Richard Pickering is the Deputy Executive Director of Plimoth Patuxet Museums, the living history museum of 17^th century Plymouth Colony and the Wampanoag Homeland.  He oversees the Plimoth Patuxet Museum’s ongoing research as well as educational and theatrical programs. Richard is a historical interpreter who brings history to life allowing us to experience 17^th century life.