National Pilgrim Memorial Meetinghouse

General Society of Mayflower Descendants

At the heart of the Pilgrim story stands Plymouth’s Meetinghouse, birthplace of religious and civic freedom in America. Built on the site where the Pilgrims gathered their church over 400 years ago at the base of historic Burial Hill, the Meetinghouse is one of the oldest continuous spiritual institutions in America.  Through its Norman-style architecture, unaltered Arts & Crafts interior, and unique stained glass windows that depict moments in Pilgrim history, the 1899 Meetinghouse, also known as the National Memorial Pilgrim Church, celebrates the freedoms established by the Pilgrims.  In 2014 the Meetinghouse was listed on the National Register of Historic Places due to its historic importance and architectural significance.