GENEALOGY

The Alden Kindred of America has been forging connections with Mayflower passengers John Alden and Priscilla Mullins for over 100 years. During that time we have helped thousands of families engage with their heritage through the exploration of the Alden genealogy.

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Twelve historians offer their perspectives on Duxbury's Pilgrim legacy in this commemorative publication.
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Alden House Brick Sidewalk Sale

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Alden Building Campaign *** (New)

This capital campaign aims to raise $2.3 million to do three things:

A. Establish a Historic Asset Preservation Fund to preserve Alden House and the Alden First Site foundation.

B. Build a two-story addition to the Alden Barn and create the Center for Living History.

C. Expand capacity to finance future requirements by building our endowment.

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People of the Dawn
17th Century Wampanoag Culture
Saturday, July 19, Noon to 2 pm

Explore Wampanoag culture and traditions and learn about their daily lives during the 17th century in this hands-on family oriented program, led by a contemporary Indigenous museum educator from Plimoth Patuxet Museums. This program will be held under a tent at Alden House. Sponsored by the Duxbury Cultural Council.

Alden First Site Website

Explore the world of John and Priscilla Alden and 17th century Duxbury through recent research about the archaeology artifacts unearthed from the Alden First Site.

Alden Kindred Reunion
August 5-7

Celebrate the Alden legacy and share the history, kinship and fun of this 401st anniversary! This reunion with be held in person with featured events broadcast online through Zoom.

Thursday

Speak for Thyself Awards Dinner honors outstanding women in the spirit of Priscilla Mullins Alden. 4:30-8 pm

Friday

"The First Thanksgiving 1621." Artist Karen Rinaldo & author Kevin Doyle discuss her painting about the famous harvest feast; tour of the Myles Standish Burial Ground; chowder fest.

Saturday

Annual meeting; historic reenactments and demonstrations, kids activities; virtual tour of Alden House, and Jim Baker's talk "Made in America, The Pilgrim Story and How it Grew."

Alden Kindred Reunion Invitation

From Timber to Technology
Alden Building Campaign Launch Video

John and Priscilla Alden, An American Story

Explore the story of the celebrated Mayflower couple in this 13-minute documentary that goes beyond the lore of their famous "courtship" to trace their lives, from the hardships of their early years in Plymouth to their later success in Duxbury and role as leaders in helping found Plymouth Colony. Sponsored by the Alden Kindred of America.