Fragment of Plymouth Rock, 1620

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Artifact Overview

Legend has it that Plymouth Rock was the Mayflower Pilgrims' landing site in 1620, though references don't appear until 1715. In the 1770s, the rock broke into three pieces when moved into town. These were later reunited on the original site. This fragment came from a piece that had been in private hands and chipped away at over the years.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Rock

Subject Date

1620

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

00.1816.1

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Granite

Dimensions

Height: 0.625 in
Width: 0.875 in
Length: 1.125 in

Fragment of Plymouth Rock, 1620