The Mayflower Society House
Across the street and up the hill from Plymouth Rock is The Mayflower Society House – an historic 18th century home originally built by Edward Winslow, great-grandson of the Pilgrim Edward Winslow.
The story of the Society House extends across three centuries. Experience its rich history on a tour where you will learn about the many influential Plymouth families who lived here and preserved this home over the years.
House Tour Information
- The Mayflower Society House will be open for “Plymouth First Fridays,” every first Friday of the month of June, July, August, September and October, from 5-8pm.
- Mayflower Society Members may schedule private tours by contacting: the GSMD Executive Assistant.
*Please schedule at least one week prior to your visit. - The Mayflower Society House, The Research Center and the Colonial Revival Gardens are all wheelchair accessible.
- There is a handicap accessible restroom on site.
- If you have any additional questions, please email the GSMD Executive Assistant.
Take an Audio Tour
- Hear fascinating stories about the struggles of the Winslow family – Loyalists during the Revolutionary era.
- Stand where American essayist, lecturer, philosopher, abolitionist and poet Ralph Waldo Emerson and Lydia Jackson exchanged vows.
- Relive the great restoration in 1898 by famous New England architect Joseph Everett Chandler.
- Imagine the hive of activity this peaceful house would have been when it was used as a Red Cross headquarters during World War II.
Please Note: The Library is currently open to the public Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 10am-2pm