The Mayflower voyage is a significant part of American history as more than 30 million people can trace their ancestry back to the passengers and crew aboard the ship. Although the Pilgrims did not discover or were the first the land in America, the Mayflower is renowned for its central themes of freedom and humanity – their first harvest feast with the Native American Wampanoag tribe moulded the American holiday of Thanksgiving.
To commemorate the 400th anniversary of this legendary voyage, we are looking into the history of the Mayflower and its connection to Plymouth and Sutton Harbour.