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The Old Powder House

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Description: The Old Powder House, the original site from 1770. A stone building was erected in 1920 in honor of the Pilgrims' descendants and their fight for American ...
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National Monument to the Forefathers

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Description: A view of the National Monument to the Forefathers, formerly the Pilgrims monument. The stone structure has three pedestals at the base with seated statues...
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House of Miles Standish

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Description: The 1666 Dutch style house of Captain Myles Standish (c. 1584 – 10/3/1656), an English military officer hired by the Pilgrims as military advisor for Plymo...
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John Alden House

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Description: Exterior of the John Alden (1599 – 9/12/1687) house, a late 17th century or early 18th century structure, which exhibits its typical Plymouth Colony style....
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Oldest Windmill in Cape Cod

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Description: A view of the oldest windmill in Cape Cod, built in 1792. Other buildings and trees are in the background.
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Aptucxet Trading Post

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Description: Reconstruction of the Aptucxet Trading Post, the Plymouth colony's first trading post. The replica was erected on the original foundation which was archaeo...
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Burial Hill Cemetery

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Description: View of graves at Burial Hill Cemetery, established in 1638. The cemetery is also the site of the Watch Tower, erected in 1643.
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Plymouth Harbor and Memorial

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Description: View from Cole's Hill of the Plymouth Rock Monument, a granite canopy built in 1920 to house the Plymouth Rock. The inscription reads, "Erected by the Nat...
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Howland House

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Description: Exterior view of Howland House, a colonial dwelling. Text on the sign outside the house reads, "Oldest House in Plymouth, Built 1667-Restored 1913, The la...
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Residential Street and Log Cabin

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Description: View down a residential street featuring colonial homes and a log cabin.
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Wayside

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Description: Exterior of Wayside, the residence of Nathaniel Hawthorne, partially obscured by foliage.
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Fairbanks House

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Description: Exterior of Fairbanks House, a sprawling shingled home built in 1636. A sign on the house reads, "Open Today, Visitors Welcomed."
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Captain John White House

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Description: Exterior of Captain John White House, built about 1707, a modest home overgrown with greenery. Published by H. W. Newcomb.
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Wistaria Lodge

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Description: View of Wistaria Lodge, an early American residence, built in 1733. Also known as the Caleb Gardner House, the building features a central entrance and ch...

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