The Oldest Church in America
Oct 3, 2013 16:20:35 #
First Parish Church is located in Plymouth, MA. It was established by the Pilgrims and is the oldest church in America. The church was constructed by ship builders. You can see this in the ceiling. The ceiling is constructed like an upside down ship. Note there are no support columns anywhere in the church.
Many of the pilgrims who came over on the Mayflower are buried in the cemetery behind the church. The oldest graves had wooden headstones that deteriorated a long time ago.
Many of the pilgrims who came over on the Mayflower are buried in the cemetery behind the church. The oldest graves had wooden headstones that deteriorated a long time ago.
Exterior
Interior
Front of Church
Oct 3, 2013 16:27:21 #
Oct 3, 2013 16:30:23 #
Oct 3, 2013 16:35:32 #
John Lawrence wrote:
First Parish Church is located in Plymouth, MA. It was established by the Pilgrims and is the oldest church in America. The church was constructed by ship builders. You can see this in the ceiling.
Many of the pilgrims who came over on the Mayflower are buried in the cemetery behind the church. The oldest graves had wooden headstones that deteriorated a long time ago.
Many of the pilgrims who came over on the Mayflower are buried in the cemetery behind the church. The oldest graves had wooden headstones that deteriorated a long time ago.
Nice shots and background information. Beautiful church.
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Oct 3, 2013 16:38:20 #
Photog8 wrote:
Beautiful shots, John. ;-)
Thank you, Photog8. It's a gorgeous old structure.
Oct 3, 2013 16:40:32 #
Jay Pat wrote:
Interior, is beautiful!!
Is this close to Plymouth Rock?
Pat
Is this close to Plymouth Rock?
Pat
Thanks, Pat. The inside structure is built like an upside down ship. If you come out the front door and go one block east, you come to the waterfront and the Mayflower.
Oct 3, 2013 16:41:54 #
davids999 wrote:
Nice shots and background information. Beautiful church.
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Thank you, David. They're trying to raise funds to restore it. Time has taken a toll.
Oct 3, 2013 17:11:31 #
John Lawrence wrote:
Thanks, Pat. The inside structure is built like an upside down ship. If you come out the front door and go one block east, you come to the waterfront and the Mayflower.
I think, I remember a sign about this church.
Thanks!
Pat
Oct 3, 2013 17:26:30 #
Oct 3, 2013 17:27:12 #
Oct 3, 2013 17:27:13 #
Jay Pat wrote:
I think, I remember a sign about this church.
Thanks!
Pat
Thanks!
Pat
You probably did, Pat. It's a popular tourist attraction.
John
Oct 3, 2013 17:28:44 #
jeanbug35 wrote:
What a beautiful church.
Thank you, jean. I always stop here when I'm in the area. It's a direct link to our past.
Oct 3, 2013 17:32:03 #
rlaugh wrote:
Beautiful shots!
Thank you, rlaugh. I love photographing this church during the different seasons. They light a huge pine tree in front of it during the holidays. I always get a warm feeling when I'm there.
Oct 3, 2013 19:05:25 #
Oct 3, 2013 19:16:12 #
Dianakkb wrote:
Beautiful photos of a beautiful old church.
Thank you, Diana. One of the nice things about living in New England is the access we have to so many beautiful places like this.
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