A Call For
Plymouth To Keep The Faith Alive And Support
In August, the Keep the Faith and Plymouth Rock Foundation held an event commemorating the 150th anniversary of the first fund raising celebration for the erection of the National Monument to the Forefathers 1853-2003"As one small candle may light a thousand, so the light here kindled hath shown unto many, yea, in some sort to our whole nation, let the glorious name of Jehovah have all the praise." --Gov. William BradfordOne hundred and fifty years ago, thousands of people gathered in Plymouth to honor the faith of the Pilgrims."The Old Colony Holiday is the theme of all our newspapers... There never has been a local celebration in this country, which has called forth more enthusiasm or more eloquence. The spirit of the occasion seemed to fill every heart with reverence and gratitude and joy." --The New York Evening Mirror, August 3, 1853
In
1853, the first weekend of August was designated in conjunction
with the Embarkation of the Pilgrims from Delfts-Shaven, Holland
on July 22, 1620."In
coming to this country, our fathers most certainly contemplated,
not merely a safe retreat beyond the sea, where they could
worship God according to the dictates of their own conscience,
but a local government founded on popular choice...their political
code united religion and liberty, morals and law, and it differed
from the wild license which breaks away from these restraints." In 2003, an organization known as Keeping the Faith has been formed in order to restore this monument to its former grandeur in honoring the faith, courage, and valor of our worthy ancestors the Pilgrims.We invited the Town of Plymouth and all modern day Pilgrims to gather on the Monument grounds on Saturday, August 2, 2003 for a day of education, fun, and enjoyment as we raised funds to restore the Monument to the faith of the Pilgrims as a legacy for future generations. The event was a resounding success but we still need your help! PLEASE HELP US BY MAKING A DONATION! If you would rather send a check or money order in any amount send your donations to: plymouth rock foundation attn: prf forefathers 1120 long pond rd. plymouth, ma. 02360 make checks or money orders out to: prf forefather's monument Cosponsored by: Friends of The National Monument To The Forefathers
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