Something I love to do is to visit gardens, big and small.
In 2023 spouse and I visited Plymouth, Massachusetts during the Fourth of July weekend. There is so much history in this city of around 65,000 people.
In downtown there is a small garden park called Brewster Gardens. This park is located in the original garden plot that was granted to settler Elder William Brewster in 1620. Brewster was an English official and was a passenger on the Mayflower ship that brought the Pilgrims to the United States. He was also the only university trained passenger on the ship, and became a church leader for the Pilgrims.
For another side of the story, here's a post I wrote in 2024.
The park was established 400 years later, in 1920. Today, it is a spot of beauty in downtown Plymouth.
Shall we go in?
All over Plymouth, hydrangeas were in bloom.
Note the statue behind the fountain.This statue is the Pilgrim Maiden, by Henry Hudson Kitson.
The Immigrant Statue.
Finally, a flower closeup.
"B" day for the Blogging from A to Z Challenge. My theme: Beauty of Our Land.
Tomorrow is "C" day and also time for Skywatch Friday.






It's a very pretty place, and a splendid monument to a Founding Father.
ReplyDelete...art makes a garden complete.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful park.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! I somehow missed seeing MA when I lived back East.
ReplyDeleteHydrangeas are among my favorite flowers and they are in their glory now. I think Elder Brewster might be quite well pleased with his park.
ReplyDeleteAmazing to visit such a beautiful place, knowing the significant history of William Brewster.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely spot.
ReplyDeleteIt is a beautiful garden! What a great way to spend an afternoon.
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing place.
ReplyDeleteI feel the same about visiting gardens. I'm glad you took so many photos for us to see.
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