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Enter the 17th Century
Our multi-award winning Website is designed to be fun as well as an educational road map to this corner of 17th century history. Read More -
Pilgrim Biographies
Learn about the life and times of our Pilgrim Forefathers. Read More -
Am I a Mayflower Descendant?
Are you curious? There are more than 35 million Mayflower Descendants! Take a look at the names on the Passenger List and first three generations. You might be surprised! Read More -
Proving Your Lineage
Proving your lineage isn't that difficult. Just start with yourself and work your way up the tree! Read More
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- Annual Meeting
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2018 Calendar of Events
No more events for 2018.
Merry Christmas!
Note - the 2019 Elizabeth Tilley Howland Scholarship Application is now available: click here.
Look ahead to 2019....
February 23, 2019 Board of Assistants Meeting
April 27, 2019 Annual Meeting and Tea - NEW LOCATION - the Desmond Hotel, Malvern, PA
Guest speaker is Caleb H Johnson; well-known speaker and author about the Mayflower passengers
May 4, 2019 Susquehanna Colony Spring Meeting; Country Cupboard Restaurant, Lewisburg, PA
Contact Colony Governor, Dan Lute at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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Annual Meeting, Luncheon, with Guest Speaker: Darvin L. Martin
April 14, 2018 - Annual Meeting and Tea at Merion Cricket Club
325 Montgomery Ave., Haverford, PA 19041
11:00 AM Business Meeting
12:30 PM Luncheon and Guest Speaker: Darvin L. Martin
To members and non-members, please join your SMDPA cousins and guests in April for our Annual Meeting at the Merion Cricket Club. Our guest speaker, Darvin L. Martin will be presenting a very new and relevant topic: DNA & Genealogy (you can read more about this presentation in our Spring Newsletter). Promptly at 11:00 AM, the nominating Committee will install the 2018-2019 SMDPA Officers and Board of Assistants. Click here to View the Annual Meeting and Tea Flyer/Reservation Form.
Read MoreAnnual Summer Picnic
The SMDPA will be hosting the Summer Picnic in Haverford, PA during the Haverford Township Historical Society Heritage Festival.
A favorite springtime event for township residents, the Festival celebrates local history and culture in the beautiful natural setting by Cobbs Creek. The Heritage Festival features living history exhibits, live music, delicious food and a beer garden. The SMDPA is proud to be sponsoring a table at this event featuring Mayflower Society and membership information, and the sale of our commemorative items.
The Heritage Festival takes place on Karakung Drive between Lakeside Drive and Manoa Road in Haverford, PA. Stroll along the drive and enjoy the day with the whole family. If our junior members are interested in participating at the exhibit table, please contact James Buckner, Education Chair at: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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The history of Pilgrims and Puritans in 17th century New England reflects events in the reformation of English politics and religion. -
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Put our Pilgrim fathers into the context of history. Discover contemporaries and other world events in relation to their place in time.
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Who were the Pilgrims? Settlers? Separatists? Merchants? Adventurers? Read biographies the signers of the Mayflower Compact. -
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An excellent educational guide for individuals and classrooms. $6 each or for as little as $4.45 in a 20 pack. Order yours today. -
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Curious about whether or not you may be descended from a Mayflower passenger? See our List of passengers with the surnames found in the first three generations after landing included. -
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The Mayflower and Me K-12 curriculum is a MUST for all educators, schools and organizations throughout the world, a MUST for adventurers searching myths and misconceptions in history.