Androscoggin Learning and Transition Center

And the day began with goofy candids!

The Mayflower II (exact replica)


On November 22, ALTC visited the Plimoth Plantation & Mayflower II for a historical & cultural journey into the lives of the Colonists and the Wampanog People of the Plimoth area during the 1600's. We started our day by taking a tour of the Mayflower II, which was an exact replica of the original Mayflower. It was recreated in the town of Brixham, in Devon, England by skilled shipwrights at Upham Shipyard between the years of 1955-57, before finally setting sail for the New Englands! We were able to tour the entire boat stopping along certain areas so volunteers could explain different parts of the boat along the way, which included running into rein-actors who give us a view of life aboard the vessel during it's 17th century passages.

After leaving the Mayflower we made our way over to the Plantation for the next part of our Journey..

Mr. Ivey & Mr.Wentzel (both under the weather during the trip) modeling an artistic interpretation of the Mayflower.

At the plantation we were presented with a brief video overview of the history of the colonists and the Wampanoag and their relationships during the 1600's. After the video we ventured in the Wampanoag village where we were greeted by the people of the Wampanoag and invited to learn about their history, culture, and interactions with the colonists.

After our stop in the Wampanoag village, we took the path through the woods and arrived at the town of the Plimouth colonists of the 1600's, where we had a first hand look at the lifestyle of the time period. All the people we meet where dressed as, talked as, and acted as colonists from the time period. The houses, barns, farmlands, and traditions, such as the cooking where being performed in front of us, as it was done back in the 17th century.

Even with the weather dreary and overcast, and and handful of us feeling slightly under then weather. The trip was proven to be beneficial and very enjoyable by us all. We all learned a lot about our history and came away with a different view on the way things where. We even have proof of leaving with smiles!