Research Center

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The Mayflower Society Research Center

About the Research Center

The Mayflower Society Genealogy and Research Center is located just behind the Mayflower Society House at 4 Winslow Street. Our knowledgeable staff is ready to assist researchers, historians, genealogists and prospective applicants.


Behind the scenes, our Genealogy Department staff are managing the applications for membership and maintaining the Pilgrim lineages for The Mayflower Society.

Research Center Resources

Contact the Research Center Staff

To inquire about approved lineage papers, or for questions about the Mayflower Society research center, please email us at: ResearchCenter@TheMayflowerSociety.org
or phone 
(508) 746-3188 ext 11.

Library Fees and Hours

Fees

  • Members of the Mayflower Society may use the Research Center free of charge.
  • There is a $5 research fee for non-members.
  • There is a small additional fee for use of the copy machine.

Hours: 

  • Monday 10am-12pm
  • Wednesday 1pm-3pm
  • Friday 10am-12pm

Closed: Tuesday and Thursday

Please Note: The Research Center will be closed on Nov. 29th, Dec. 25th and Jan. 1st & 3rd.

Beginning in 2025, The Research Center’s new hours will be:
Monday 10am – 12pm
Wednesday 1pm – 3pm
Thursday 10am – 12pm

Request Forms

Previously Approved Application Request

To request PDF scans of previously approved applications use this form below. 

There is a $10 fee per application. 

 

 

Book & Documentation Request

To request PDF scans of pages from books in our collection or documentation filed with previously approved applications, use this form below. 

There is a $15 research fee for each request (up to 50 pages of information).

Member Application & Documentation Request

Members can request PDF scans of their own application(s) and documentation using this form. This service is offered at no fee, and the papers will be sent via email.

Proof of identity is required in the form of a driver’s license or other government-issued ID. 


Please Note: In accordance with our privacy policy we cannot provide members of the public with documentation belonging to anyone born within the last 100 years.