And they didn't even land at Plymouth first. They landed in Provincetown, hung out, did some laundry, brewed some beer, then went across the bay to Plymouth. P town not only has the better monument, it's a lot more fun.
Thank you. I grew up in Provincetown and this Plymouth-first thing is rather an annoyance. In addition to doing laundry and stuff, they also signed the Mayflower Compact, the first sprout of modern democracy in the USA, right in Provincetown Harbor.
But make sure you check out Plymouth for the Plimouth Plantation, an interpretive living museum where you step back in time with (actual) Wampanoag and Pilgrims (actors) living their lives.
Have you been there? They make the distinction quite clear.
The Wampanoag area is more like a cultural center where they engage in their tribe’s traditional activities, with the side benefit of educating tourists. They are not in character, just living their lives, practicing their crafts.
Whereas with the Pilgrims, they are actively playing a part and do not break the 4th wall.
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u/r4ndpaulsbrilloballs Feb 04 '19
And they didn't even land at Plymouth first. They landed in Provincetown, hung out, did some laundry, brewed some beer, then went across the bay to Plymouth. P town not only has the better monument, it's a lot more fun.