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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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.

After the Mayflower:
A Struggling Colony Expands, 1621-1623
Friday, March 31, Noon
A Virtual Program

Join Pilgrim historian and author Becket Soule for a talk about the four ships that followed Mayflower. This presentation will consider the always fascinating, often inspiring, and occasionally tragic, stories about these follow-on vessels and those that embarked on them and how they brought distinctive change to the infant Plimoth Plantation. Registration is required.

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The Revd. Dr. W. Becket Soule is a scholar, professor, and priest, currently serving as the pastor of St. Margaret of Scotland Catholic Church in North Carolina. A descendant of several Pilgrim families, he is on the board of numerous Mayflower groups and is an editor for the Mayflower Silver Book series.

2023 Speak for Thyself Awards Dinner
Thursday, May 11, 6 pm
Jones River Trading Post, Kingston

This year's recipients honor four outstanding women - two Duxbury community leaders, Donna Wood and Kay Drake, along with retired Woods Hole Museum director Jennifer Stone Gaines; and Veterans advocate Pamela Nichols of Alabama. The Speak for Thyself Award recognizes exceptional women who, in the spirit of Priscilla Alden, make their own choices thereby creating better lives for themselves and their communities. For ticket information, please visit:
Speak for Thyself Awards Dinner Tickets

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Liberty Pole Day
Saturday, June 11
Noon to 4 pm

Step back in time to experience life during the American Revolution with a military encampment and living history demonstrations. Includes talk by author and historian Alexander Cain "We Stood our Ground. Lexington in the First Year of the Revolution". Sponsored by the Massachusetts Society of the Cincinnati.

History of Thanksgiving
by James W. Baker

Noted Pilgrim historian and Alden descendant Jim Baker sweeps away the myths and presents the true history of Thanksgiving in this fascinating article.

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.