Before they stepped off the Mayflower, in November 1620, the male passengers, led by William Bradford, signed a Compact guaranteeing to each other that they would make, abide by, and enforce their own laws, thereby, creating America’s ‘First Constitution’. America ‘the land of the free and the brave’ was born that day. On November 11, 2024 America will celebrate the 404th anniversary of the signing of the Mayflower Compact.
The basis for this Memorial is taken from his Journal – Bradford’s History of Plimoth Plantation. William Bradford was the first and longest serving governor chosen by the citizens of Plymouth Colony.
Bradford said, these pioneering citizens of Plymouth “were by the blessing of God the first beginners and in a sort the foundation of all the Plantations and Colonies in New England (and their families).”
Why is the Compact important? There are a number of prominent historians, men like John Quincy Adams, who believe the Compact, as man’s first attempt at self-government, should be ranked with the Magna Carta and, perhaps, considered America’s ‘First Constitution.’ He said “The Mayflower Compact is, perhaps, the only instance in human history of that original social compact, which philosophers have imagined as the only legitimate source of government.”
Liberty Tree Society (LTS), a non-profit organization, is offering a 20-30 ft. tall American Liberty Elm, a 10″ x 6″ cast bronze memorial plaque commemorating the signing of the Mayflower Compact, and it’s signers and a “Signing of the Mayflower Compact” framed print for display in the Town Hall. The Memorial honors William Bradford for his leadership role as author of the Mayflower Compact, as Father of our country and recognizes the Birth of Freedom in America which took place on the Mayflower.
The Memorial will serve as a model and the town will hold a public dedication and invite Mayflower descendants and freedom loving people to attend.
The Liberty Tree Society wishes to establish a William Bradford Memorial that will become a landmark where citizens can gather, and children can learn about the Birth of Freedom In America.
LIBERTY TREE SOCIETY A Non-profit group, est. 1965, to celebrate the Liberty Tree and America’s Freedom
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Before they stepped off the Mayflower, in November 1620, the male passengers, led by William Bradford, signed a Compact guaranteeing to each other that they would make, abide by, and enforce their own laws, thereby, creating America’s ‘First Constitution’. America ‘the land of the free and the brave’ was born that day. On November 11, 2024 America will celebrate the 404th anniversary of the signing of the Mayflower Compact.
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