2020 Celebration Events Around the US

Here is a list of activities and events related to the 400th anniversary sailing of the Mayflower. 

GSMD 2020-2021 Commemorative Brick Walkway

2021 marks the 400th anniversary of the first Thanksgiving, a moment of historic thankfulness. In commemoration, the General Society of   Mayflower Descendants announces a 2020 – 2021 Commemorative Historian Brick Walkway Program to honor and thank our historians, past and present. Donated bricks will create a new brick pathway that will be laid along the garden side of the Genealogy Research Library.  Read more

New Citizen Naturalization Ceremony Massachusetts, September 16, 2020

In conjunction with the 400th Anniversary Commemoration and the
General Society of Mayflower Descendants 42nd General Congress, the
Massachusetts Society of Mayflower Descendants will host a
naturalization ceremony in Plymouth. The swearing-in of new citizens will
take place at Plymouth Memorial Hall on Wednesday, September 16,
2020.  read more

Tours in Plymouth, MA September 15th - September 17th 2020

GSMD working with Tour Trends Ltd has arranged for several Short Cruises, Walking Tours and Full Day Tours departing Plymouth harbor.  For more information on the schedule of events read more

2020 GSMD Congress - Schedule of Events.

The 400th anniversary of the Landing of the Mayflower GSMD Congress will be held in Plymouth, MA.  For a schedule of eventsread more

Louisiana Cotillion and Heritage Ball, November 14, 2020

The Louisiana Society of Mayflower Descendants is excited to announce the Mayflower Cotillion & Heritage Ball.  This is an elegant white tie and tails event to be held at the New Orleans Country Club. read more

California Flower Memorial, Rose Parade 2020

Dedication Flower for Rose Parade Float: CA will scribe your 20 character dedication on a floral vial and plant it in our Dedication Garden aboard The Voyage of Home-1620.  Flower vials can only be purchased online.  We have two of our members who will be writing the individual messages on our vials and they will also be posted on our website, www.Camayflower.org

California Gala Event, 2020

Please plan to join California Member Society on the fourlevel yacht Eternity, for a three-hour sunset cruise in Newport Beach, California as we commemorate the 400th anniversary of the contract between master Christopher Jones and our famous Pilgrim ancestors. This black-tie optional Gala is an event you won’t want to miss. Tickets go on sale in 2020. Mark your calendar now as seating is limited. read more