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The Mayflower was the ship that transported the English Separatists, better known as the Pilgrims, from a site near the Mayflower Steps in Plymouth, England, to Plymouth, Massachusetts, , in 1620...

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1620

8.5.1620

The ''Mayflower'' departs from Southampton, England on its first attempt to reach North America.

9.6.1620

The Pilgrims sail from Plymouth, England, on the ''Mayflower'' to settle in North America. (Old Style date; September 16 per New Style date.)

9.16.1620

The Mayflower starts her voyage to North America

11.9.1620

Pilgrims aboard the ''Mayflower'' sight land at Cape Cod, Massachusetts.

12.18.1620

The ''Mayflower'' lands in present-day Plymouth, Massachusetts with 102 Pilgrims on board.

12.21.1620

Plymouth Colony: William Bradford and the ''Mayflower'' Pilgrims land on what is now known as Plymouth Rock in Plymouth, Massachusetts.

1621

4.5.1621

The ''Mayflower'' sets sail from Plymouth, Massachusetts on a return trip to Great Britain.