We Are The Land
We Are The Land is the Wampanoag Nation's story on stage in the very city the Mayflower sailed from. A remarkable world first in 2023, part of the Mayflower 400 commemoration programme.
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Exploring the Mayflower anniversary from multiple angles
Mayflower 400 UK is an honest, broad and inclusive commemoration of the ship’s sailing from England to America and its often challenging legacy.
It marked the 400th anniversary year from 2020 through 2021 like never before in history.
For the first time, it goes far beyond the story of the ‘Pilgrim Fathers’ and the one-dimensional version of the Mayflower voyage. It examines the history of four nations from multiple angles, explores the experiences of those impacted and tells of the ruthless consequences of colonisation.
This anniversary year faced up to these difficult truths.
It tells stories of persecution, loss and oppression as well as exploring the themes of migration, humanity and freedom that underpin its place in history.
The ambitious cultural programme highlighted the experiences of different ethnic groups both in history and today, working in tandem with the Wampanoag Nation, the very people who once stood alongside the Mayflower’s passengers but eventually saw their lands and homes brutally taken from them.
Explore the events, exhibitions, productions and projects and the people behind them throughout this website.
You can also read articles and watch videos on the history of the Mayflower, find educational toolkits and get information on visiting the places linked to the anniversary.
Read more about the Mayflower 400 commemoration here
Commemoration Programme
The Mayflower 400 anniversary offered an opportunity to explore all aspects of the story and the impact of the ship's sailing through a diverse range of cultural events and commemorative projects.
Speeches from the four nations of the Mayflower 400 commemoration
The Mayflower 400 anniversary was a true four-nation commemoration between the UK, the USA, the Wampanoag Nation and the Netherlands. These speeches form part of a legacy that will help future generations to better understand the Mayflower story.
Wampum: Stories from the Shells of Native America
The creation of a new Wampum Belt by the Native American Wampanoag Nation is one of the cornerstones of the 400th anniversary of the Mayflower's sailing.
The Hatchling
Over the August Bank Holiday weekend, thousands of people watched The Hatchling soar over Plymouth's waterfront in a unique performance which represented a powerful symbol of hope.
A statue of Wampanoag leader Massasoit
Native America
Native America is central to the Mayflower story, and Mayflower 400 is a true four-nation commemoration between the Wampanoag Nation, the USA, the UK and the Netherlands.
Speedwell
Exploring the large-scale art installation that transformed the Mount Batten Breakwater in Plymouth into a public forum for discussion and debate about the impact and legacy of the Mayflower's journey, colonialism and the ecological state of our planet.
Mayflower Events and Festivals
29 Sep-18 Sep 21
Mayflower 400: Legend And Legacy
Plymouth, England
25 Apr 23
Wampanoag Takeover: Colonisation and Its Impact by Linda Coombs
26 Apr 23
Wampanoag Takeover: Mashpee Nine Film screening and Q&A with Paula Peters
27 Apr 23
Wampanoag Takeover: Ocean Conservation and Land Ownership with Q&A with Kitty Hendricks
Plymouth, England
27 Apr 23
Wampanoag Takeover: An Evening of Wampanoag Music and Spoken Word
Plymouth, England
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The story of the Pilgrims, their journey, and the colonisation of New England, is a complex one, spanning hundreds of years.
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The Wampanoag Tribe, also known as the People of the First Light, has inhabited present-day Massachusetts and Eastern Rhode Island for more than 12,000 years. This their fascinating story
Mayflower Passengers List - an interactive guide
Mayflower Passengers List - an interactive guide
An interactive map guide to the Mayflower passenger list including the Pilgrim separatists, non-separatists, servants, and crew
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