history historic historical important notable well-known event america american united states us usa symbol symbolic pilgrim plymouth plymouth rock traditional site folklore landing arriving arrival ashore disembark disembarkation william bradford mayflower pilgrims separatists anglicans religious freedom religious persecution north america permanent english settlement plymouth colony settler settling colonial colonist new england coast massachusetts men women group art artwork drawing illustration print lithograph december 21 december 21st 1620 17th century - Alamy