Myles Standish Burial Ground facts for kids
The Myles Standish Burial Ground is a very old cemetery in Duxbury, Massachusetts. It's also known as the Old Burying Ground or Standish Cemetery. This special place is where Myles Standish and other early settlers, called Pilgrims, were laid to rest. These Pilgrims came to America on the famous ship, the Mayflower.
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A Historic Resting Place
The Myles Standish Burial Ground is one of the oldest cemeteries in the United States. It was established way back in 1638. This makes it a really important historical site. It helps us remember the first European settlers in this area.
Who Was Myles Standish?
Myles Standish was a very important person in early American history. He was a military leader for the Plymouth Colony. This was one of the first English settlements in North America. Standish helped protect the Pilgrims. He also helped them survive in their new home. He was a brave and strong leader.
Other Famous Graves
Many other famous Pilgrims are buried here too. You can find the graves of John Alden and Priscilla Alden. They were also passengers on the Mayflower. Their story is well-known in American history. Another Mayflower passenger, George Soule, is also buried at this historic site.
Why Visit This Cemetery?
Visiting the Myles Standish Burial Ground is like stepping back in time. It helps us understand what life was like for the first settlers. It's a quiet place where you can learn about the past. It shows us the beginnings of American history.
Images for kids
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Myles Standish's skull discovered in the Standish gravesite at Myles Standish Burial Ground during an investigation of the grave
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Myles Standish grave in 1914
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John Alden and Priscilla Alden graves
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George Soule grave
