National Monument to the Forefathers, Plymouth

History that you can touch and feel is amazing! Don't just drive around the monument, but get out of your car and read each side. Great symbolism of the founding of what became our nation.

The largest solid granite monument in the United States. This 81 ft tall monument is made up of several statues and carvings that were hand carved back in the last 1800s. Engraved into the sides of the monument are the names of the first pilgrims that took the journey over to America on the Mayflower and settled here. Taking a walk around this massive piece of stone and seeing the amount of detail in each of the carvings you can tell that alot of hours were put into creating this historical landmark.

Firstly, I never knew this monument existed until digging in and doing research on things to see in Plymouth. I wish more people knew to see this monument. If you are in the area you MUST stop to see this monument! It is phenomenal, It's way bigger than I would imagine and super detailed which made it even more shocking that it was finished in 1888. This is a historical must if you are in the area.

What an amazing monument. Words cannot depict the presence that this brings. When you see it you will immediately be captivated. For all of its facets bring a new understanding to America’s history.

This is huge! It is really cool! I liked finding the different values (like trust or hope) in the stone, so you might be interested in that. I think everyone who is visiting Plymouth should come here, it’s just so cool!