Pilgrim Fathers Collection

The Mayflower on Her Arrival at Plymouth Harbor, 1882. Creator: Halsall, William Formby
The Mayflower on Her Arrival at Plymouth Harbor, 1882. Found in the Collection of Pilgrim Hall Museum

Pilgrim Fathers boarding the Mayflower for their voyage to America. After painting by Bernard Gribble

The Mayflower pub, Rotherhithe, London, England, UK - the Pilgrim Fathers set sail for America from here in 1620 on the Mayflower

The Mayflower, engraved and pub. by John A. Lowell, Boston, 1905 (engraving) (b / w photo)
BAL97933 The Mayflower, engraved and pub. by John A. Lowell, Boston, 1905 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Johnson, Marshall (c.1850-1921) (after); Private Collection; American, out of copyright

Pilgrim Fathers on way to church, 19th century (engraving)
2603931 Pilgrim Fathers on way to church, 19th century (engraving); (add.info.: Pilgrim Fathers on their way to church. Pilgrim Fathers)

Landing of the Pilgrims at Plymouth, 1870
1574369 Landing of the Pilgrims at Plymouth, 1870; (add.info.: Print shows a Native man, hiding on the left, watching the Pilgrims around a campfire with small cauldron; a man with hatchet is)

The departure of the pilgrim fathers, for America (engraving)
2910553 The departure of the pilgrim fathers, for America (engraving); (add.info.: Illustration of the departure of the pilgrim fathers, for America. Dated 1620.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The Pilgrim Fathers Leaving England, (1902). Creator: C. Howard
The Pilgrim Fathers Leaving England, (1902). English puritans on their way to north America. Quakers on board the Mayflower landed in 1620

The surprise of the Mayflower Men (litho)
3099922 The surprise of the Mayflower Men (litho) by Skinner, Edward Frederick (1865-1924); Private Collection; (add.info)

Allyn House, New Plymouth
3782323 Allyn House, New Plymouth'; (add.info.: Allyn House, New Plymouth'. This house was built in the Plymouth Colony by the Pilgrim Fathers, but was demolished in 1826)

The Pilgrims Landing at Plymouth Rock in 1620, 1869 (b / w engraving)
3036395 The Pilgrims Landing at Plymouth Rock in 1620, 1869 (b/w engraving) by Andrews, Joseph (1806-73); (add.info.: Vintage print of the landing of the pilgrims at Plymouth Rock in 1620)

The First Thanksgiving at Plymouth, 1914. Creator: Brownscombe, Jennie Augusta (1850-1936)
The First Thanksgiving at Plymouth, 1914. Private Collection

Departure of the Pilgrim Fathers from Delft Haven, July 1620, (19th century). Artist: T Bauer
Departure of the Pilgrim Fathers from Delft Haven, July 1620, (19th century). The Pilgrim Fathers, members of the English Separatist Church sect of Puritans fled religious persecution in 1609

Wash. D.C. public school (1st Division) classroom scene, ca. 1899, (c1899?). Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Wash. D.C. public school (1st Division) classroom scene, ca. 1899, (c1899?). Photograph shows students studying the landing of the Pilgrims at Plymouth, Mass

St. Marys church, Rotherhithe, London, England, UK - the Pilgrim Fathers set sail for America from here in 1620 on the Mayflower

President and Mrs. Coolidge attend Thanksgiving Day service In Virginia, 1928 (b/w photo)
5672344 President and Mrs. Coolidge attend Thanksgiving Day service In Virginia, 1928 (b/w photo) by Harris & Ewing (1905-45); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Calvin Coolidge Jr)

Illustration for The Courtship of Miles Standish by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (colour litho)
6023940 Illustration for The Courtship of Miles Standish by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (colour litho) by Christy, Howard Chandler (1873-1952) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Illustration for The Courtship of Miles Standish by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (colour litho)
6023943 Illustration for The Courtship of Miles Standish by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (colour litho) by Christy, Howard Chandler (1873-1952) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Illustration for The Courtship of Miles Standish by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (colour litho)
6023941 Illustration for The Courtship of Miles Standish by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (colour litho) by Christy, Howard Chandler (1873-1952) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Illustration for The Courtship of Miles Standish by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (colour litho)
6023939 Illustration for The Courtship of Miles Standish by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (colour litho) by Christy, Howard Chandler (1873-1952) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Departure of the Mayflower, illustration from This Country of Ours, The Story of the United States by H. E
STC232163 The Departure of the Mayflower, illustration from This Country of Ours, The Story of the United States by H.E. Marshall, 1917 (colour litho) by Michael, Arthur C

The Landing of the Pilgrim Fathers (colour litho)
6014010 The Landing of the Pilgrim Fathers (colour litho) by Synge, Edward Millington (1860-1913); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Landing of the Pilgrim Fathers)

Pilgrims at Plymouth (engraving) (b / w photo)
BAL97924 Pilgrims at Plymouth (engraving) (b/w photo) by Deland, Clyde Osmer (1872-1947); Private Collection

Departure of the Mayflower in 1620 (oil on canvas)
3949254 Departure of the Mayflower in 1620 (oil on canvas) by British School, (19th century); 96.5x116.5 cm; Southampton City Art Gallery, Hampshire, UK; Southampton City Art Gallery

Thanksgiving Day lesson at Whittier, 1899 (photo)
5672338 Thanksgiving Day lesson at Whittier, 1899 (photo) by Johnston, Frances Benjamin (1864-1952); Private Collection; (add.info.: African American children learning about Thanksgiving)

Puck Thanksgiving, 1904 (magazine)
5672343 Puck Thanksgiving, 1904 (magazine) by Glackens, Louis (1866-1933); Private Collection; American, out of copyright

Landing of the Pilgrim Fathers in America after their voyage on board the Mayflower, 1620 (colour litho)
5207670 Landing of the Pilgrim Fathers in America after their voyage on board the Mayflower, 1620 (colour litho) by English School

Bible, etc. taken over in the Mayflower, 1620, and now in the Pilgrim Hall, New Plymouth (engraving)
671182 Bible, etc. taken over in the Mayflower, 1620, and now in the Pilgrim Hall, New Plymouth (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bible, etc)

Sabbath-Day with the Pilgrim Fathers at their First Settlement in New Plymouth (litho)
960486 Sabbath-Day with the Pilgrim Fathers at their First Settlement in New Plymouth (litho) by Margetson, William Henry (1861-1940) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Return of the Mayflower to England (engraving)
664036 The Return of the Mayflower to England (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Return of the Mayflower to England)

Where they were buried (engraving)
2790291 Where they were buried (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Where they were buried)

Thanksgiving Day (colour litho)
3093582 Thanksgiving Day (colour litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Thanksgiving Day. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

The Burying Hill, Plymouth (engraving)
664037 The Burying Hill, Plymouth (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Burying Hill, Plymouth)

Puritans Embarking for the Colonies (engraving)
662502 Puritans Embarking for the Colonies (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Puritans Embarking for the Colonies)

Pilgrim Costumes (engraving)
727874 Pilgrim Costumes (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pilgrim Costumes. Illustration for A Pictorial History of the Worlds Great Nations by Charlotte)

The Landing of the Pilgrim Fathers in America, 1620 (engraving)
2817258 The Landing of the Pilgrim Fathers in America, 1620 (engraving) by Lucy, Charles (1814-73) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Landing of the Pilgrim Fathers in America, 1620)

"This is the rock, "said Teddy B, upon which we built this country. "(engraving)
2776757 " This is the rock, " said Teddy B, upon which we built this country." (engraving) by Campbell, Floyd V

Birthplace of William Bradford, Governor of the Plymouth Colony, Austerfield, Yorkshire (b / w photo)
3627249 Birthplace of William Bradford, Governor of the Plymouth Colony, Austerfield, Yorkshire (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Signing the compact on the "Mayflower"(litho)
3622406 Signing the compact on the " Mayflower" (litho) by Steeple Davis, J. (1844-1917) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Signing the compact on the " Mayflower", 1620)

Pilgrim Fathers Cells, Guildhall, Boston, Lincolnshire (b / w photo)
3094666 Pilgrim Fathers Cells, Guildhall, Boston, Lincolnshire (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pilgrim Fathers Cells, Guildhall, Boston)

Trading with Indians (engraving)
3092566 Trading with Indians (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Trading with Indians)

English Settlers in America (engraving)
3103324 English Settlers in America (engraving) by Darley, Felix Octavius Carr (1822-88) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: English Settlers in America)

When the Pilgrim fathers reached new lands, c. 1950 (litho)
1122721 When the Pilgrim fathers reached new lands, c.1950 (litho) by Brock, Richard Henry (1871-1943); Private Collection; (add.info)

Signing the Compact on the "Mayflower"(litho)
3622833 Signing the Compact on the " Mayflower" (litho) by Steeple Davis, J. (1844-1917) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Signing the Compact on the " Mayflower")

Early Landmarks of the Pilgrim Fathers (b / w photo)
3642727 Early Landmarks of the Pilgrim Fathers (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Early Landmarks of the Pilgrim Fathers)

The Barbican, Plymouth (b / w photo)
3642703 The Barbican, Plymouth (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Barbican, Plymouth. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Landing of the Pilgrim Fathers in New England, 1620 (engraving)
3647522 Landing of the Pilgrim Fathers in New England, 1620 (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Landing of the Pilgrim Fathers in New England, 1620)

The Pilgrim Fathers landing in New England, 1660 (engraving)
671213 The Pilgrim Fathers landing in New England, 1660 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Pilgrim Fathers landing in New England, 1660)

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"The Pilgrim Fathers: A Journey of Faith and Hope" In 1620, a historic voyage began as the Mayflower set sail from Rotherhithe, London. The Pilgrim Fathers embarked on a treacherous journey across the Atlantic Ocean in search of religious freedom and a new beginning. As they boarded the Mayflower, their hearts were filled with anticipation and determination. They left behind familiar shores, bidding farewell to loved ones and embracing an uncertain future. Their faith propelled them forward, trusting that Providence would guide their path. After enduring months at sea, battling storms and sicknesses, the Mayflower finally arrived at Plymouth Harbor in 1621. This momentous event was captured by William Formby Halsall's painting "The Mayflower on Her Arrival at Plymouth Harbor. " It depicted the ship's arrival amidst turbulent waters but also symbolized the triumph of resilience over adversity. Upon landing at Plymouth Rock, depicted in an engraving from 1869 titled "The Pilgrims Landing at Plymouth Rock, " these brave pioneers faced harsh winters and scarcity of resources. However, through perseverance and cooperation with Native Americans like Squanto (as portrayed in Jennie Augusta Brownscombe's painting "The First Thanksgiving at Plymouth"), they managed to establish a thriving settlement. Their story has been immortalized through literature as well. Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's epic poem "The Courtship of Miles Standish" beautifully captures their trials and tribulations during those early years. Colour lithographs illustrating scenes from this renowned work bring to life moments such as pilgrims boarding the Mayflower or attending church services in St Marys Church. Nearly three centuries later, President Coolidge attended a Thanksgiving Day service in Virginia reaffirming our nation's gratitude for these courageous individuals who laid the foundation for America’s values of liberty and equality. Today we remember the Pilgrim Fathers not only for their bravery but also for their unwavering faith and determination.