A classic 17th-century timber-frame house, the Jabez Howland House is located on 33 Sandwich Street in Plymouth, Massachusetts. This historic house also has the unique distinction of being the only heritage property in the whole of Plymouth where Pilgrims once resided. Featuring a porch, massive hall and a hall chamber, this house served as the living quarters of John Howland and his family. This historic residence was turned into a museum post-1912 when extensive revamping and restructuring work was carried out on the house with the aim to restore its original look.
Brewster Gardens is located in the heart of the city on either side of Town Brook. The garden is an escape defined by lush plants and rolling lawns with a picturesque trail that runs along the stream and is perfect for casual strolls. Admire the many statues that dot the park or relax on one of the many benches by the water with your favorite book and enjoy nature at its best.
The National Monument to the Forefathers or the Pilgrim Monument is the world's biggest solid granite monument and one of the tallest statues in the United States. Built between 1907 and 1910, the 81 foot (25 meters) was designed by sculptor Hammatt Billings in memory of the Mayflower Pilgrims. The structure was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1974. The sculpture is surrounded by lush green gardens, making for a peaceful and refreshing visit.
Richard Sparrow House is a cozy artistic bungalow built during 1640. An English surveyor, Richard Sparrow lived here along with his family and it is one of the oldest villas in the city. The saltbox style house now has a museum, a gallery and a gift shop with unique handmade crafts. The museum here has collectibles from the period and showcases the lifestyle of the bygone era. A visit to the historical residence would help patrons know about the history of the settlers.
Jenney Museum is set in a 1749 house and is a wonderful spot to get a glimpse of the city's Pilgrim history and its advancement. It features two rooms and a gift shop. You will find pictures, maps and archived documents that are really delightful and educational. They also do tours in the area. Jenney Museum is run by Leo Martin and his wife.
This living museum recreates Plymouth as it was in 1627, and does a great job at separating fact from the enduring (and completely inaccurate) legend of the First Thanksgiving. Historians and curators have paid great attention to detail, from the street plans to furniture, tools, and cooking equipment. Specially bred 17th-century livestock occupies the barns and pastures, and trained reenactors and artisans demonstrate how life was lived among the Pilgrims. In addition to information on the European colonists, visitors can find information on the Native American population at Hobbamock's Homesite. Hobbamock, a Wampanoag Indian, lived with his family in Plymouth from 1621-1641, as part of a peace treaty agreement. The plantation is open seasonally.
The McDermott Glass Studio gives a look at the fine contemporary glass work done by David McDermott, Yukimi Matsumoto and Bryan Randa. They have created pieces for well known people like Pope John Paul II, Empress of Japan, Henry Kissinger and many more. Their pieces are displayed at Metropolitan Museum of Art and The Corning Museum of Glass which shows their natural talent in art. The gallery has a number of items like vases, bowls, stemware and solid ware. The experience of the Mcdermott Glass Studio Jam is not to be missed where world class glass artist come together to display their work.
Cohasset Central Cemetery is the final resting place of many early Cohasset inhabitants. The burials date back to the 1700s. The earliest section of the cemetery is situated in its Old Slates area.
Visit the Bradford house to learn more about the construction and architecture in the 18th Century. Listed on the U.S National Register of Historic Places, the house is owned and maintained by the Jones River Village Historical Society. The house has been restored to an 18th Century look, the association has kept the house on display in order to educate the public about the lifestyle of locals in an earlier century.
The West Barnstable station can easily date its history back to the 1900s. The artifacts and exhibits of this place take you back in time as the building still has maintained all the original woodwork and furniture from when it was constructed in 1911. Other features include railroad tools, switchstands and a small motor car which was used for repairs by the maintenance men of that time. The ticketing office still has maintained some of the original equipment from that era. Many events and festivals are organized here celebrating and supporting the railroad history.
Harlow Old Fort House is a historic property located on Sandwich Street, Plymouth. This First Period house was constructed in 1677 using timber wood obtained from Pilgrims' Fort on Burial Hill, which was subsequently demolished in 1677. The house served as the living quarters of the Harlow Family for approximately 250 years, post which the ownership was transferred to the Ply mouth Antiquarian Society. The revamped and restored historic house was opened to the public in 1921, under the supervision and regulation of the Society. It got inducted into the National Register of Historic Places in 1974.