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Featured article:
Report on the 2020 archaeological dig
at the Joseph Howland Homesite
By Craig S. Chartier
Plymouth Archaeological Rediscovery Project
along with previous dig articles can be viewed
on the Rocky Nook page
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Banquet & Annual Meeting Dates:
September 11th & 12th, 2026
Registration for the 129th Annual Meeting Banquet & Luncheon is now available! Details can be found in the following locations:
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Page 35 of the June 2026 edition of the Howland Quarterly, or
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Under the tab labeled "Annual Meeting Information" near the top of this web page
Be sure to RSVP sooner rather than later so we can get everything confirmed ahead of time. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to [email protected].
Howland Society News
Monday, July 13th, 2026
An exciting new addition is now seated on the Rocky Nook property in Kingston, MA! After years of meticulous dedication and hard work to flesh out the intricacies of the Howland family histories, we worked with Swenson Granite to honor our historian, Eldon Gay, by installing a stone bench engraved with his name beneath a young apple tree. This latest addition, pictured below, will provide some much-needed respite for those visiting John and Elizabeth's old farm. We are deeply grateful for Eldon's tireless efforts to continue exploring the area's archaeological secrets. Be sure to visit the next time you're in the area!
Open for the season!
The Jabez Howland House is now officially open for the 2026 season! Our historic house-turned-museum will be operating during the following hours:
Thursday through Monday, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
June 12th through October 30th
We look forward to welcoming you to our family home.
DONATE HERE
Your support helps to keep the Howland Family's History Alive. Thank You!
Events Updates
Click below to watch author Sally Whiting discuss the research and writing of her historic fiction novel
Filled with Fortitude: Pilgrim Elizabeth Tilley
ROCKY NOOK archaeological dig 2026
There will be a one-day dig on September 10th, 2026. For more information, please contact Eldon Gay via email at [email protected]
See information and findings from past excavations here.
The Howland Quarterly is available online
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Members, did you know that you can read and download high-quality PDFs of the Howland Quarterly dating back to 2011? Access these under the Member Area tab.
Renew your membership!
It is never too late to renew your membership! You can do this online by logging into your account via the Member Area tab above (you should have received login instructions in a welcome email). You can also renew by mailing your dues ($35 for annual members) to:
Pilgrim John Howland Society
PO Box 1479
Plymouth, MA 02362-1479
For those mailing their dues, please account for any delays that may occur in updating your information on our website.
Do you have family members who haven't joined the society yet or friends who would like to join in the Friends category? See here for more information and application forms.
Important: If you have a new email or mailing address, please let us know so we can stay in touch!
2024-2025 Annual Report
Click on the cover image to view the report.
PJHS Charms, Medals, Pins
What we have all been waiting for! The PJHS miniature charm, medal, and lapel pins are now available from our own catalog here.
The Hamilton company is no longer selling charms to individuals. They will only sell in bulk to societies or organizations. The Howland Society is working on purchasing an inventory of charms that we can then sell to our membership. Please check this space for when the charms will be available. Thank you for your patience.
Howland Books
The General Society of Mayflower Descendants meticulously investigates primary records that substantiate the identity of individuals and families that descend from the Pilgrims who traveled on the ship Mayflower in 1620. The Five Generations Project books, also called the Silver books, are now being researched beyond the first five generations. These avidly collected books are an invaluable tool in genealogy research.
