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Plymouth, Massachusetts



In addition to the Plymouth Rock Memorial, several other monuments were constructed in celebration of Plymouth's tricentennial. These include statues of Massasoit and William Bradford, and a sarcophagus containing the bones of the 51 Pilgrims who died in the winter of 1620, which rests atop Cole's Hill.

Pilgrim Hall Museum, founded in 1824, is the oldest public museum in the United States.[74] It is located in Plymouth Center. Plymouth also features the National Monument to the Forefathers, which was dedicated in 1889.[75] Standing at 81 feet (25 m) tall, it is the tallest free-standing solid granite monument in the United States.[76] Other notable historical sites include the Jenney Grist Mill, a working replica of an original mill built in 1636, as well as the 1640 Richard Sparrow House, the oldest house still standing in Plymouth. At the edge of the town on Route 80 is Parting Ways, a 94 acre site that is notable for containing the remains of four former slaves who fought in the Revolutionary War and their families.[77]

Myles Standish State Forest, the Commonwealth's second largest state forest, is located in Plymouth. It is a camping and hiking destination, and contains 16 freshwater lakes and ponds.[28] Ellisville Harbor State Park, located in the extreme Southern portion of the town, contains a natural beach inside Cape Cod Bay.[78] Plymouth is home to 11 public and private golf courses, which include Squirrel Run, Pinehills, and Plymouth Country Club.

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Notable residents

Comedian Dick Gregory has resided in Plymouth since 1973.
Comedian Dick Gregory has resided in Plymouth since 1973.

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Twinning

Since 2001, Plymouth has shared a twin-city status with:

In addition, since 1990, Plymouth has shared a sister-city status with:

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