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Become a Member

Benefits of Membership

Joining the Massachusetts Society of Mayflower Descendants (MSMD) offers a wealth of meaningful opportunities and resources. As a member, you:
  • Preserve Your Legacy
    Help preserve your family’s genealogical connection to the Mayflower Pilgrims for future generations.
  • Engage with Our Community
    You, your family, and friends are invited to attend our society sponsored events, including the popular Compact Day celebration .
  • Stay Informed
    Receive our quarterly newsletter, The Compact, featuring articles of interest to all members. You’ll also become a member of the General Society of Mayflower Descendants and receive their publication, Mayflower Quarterly.
  • Take on a Leadership Role
    Serve on our Board or various committees to contribute your skills, shape the Society’s direction, and help preserve our mission 
  • Enjoy Educational Programs
    Participate in a variety of initiatives, including:
    • Outreach to Massachusetts history teachers who teach Pilgrim history
    • In person and virtual Lectures 
    • Our Junior Program, which provides age-appropriate educational mailings to young members. Learn about our Junior program here
  • Access Unique Publications
    Explore a range of informative materials, including:
    • Mayflower Last Names for Four Generations
    • Mayflower Passengers 1620
    • Mayflower Descendants Volumes and Indexes
      Many of these are available for purchase through our shop
  • Scholarship Opportunities
    Members and their families can apply for:
    • MSMD College Scholarship – a four-year scholarship for active MSMD members
    • Francis P. Sears Mayflower Descendant Scholarship – awarded annually to Mayflower descendants attending a New England college/university
    • Thanksgiving Day Award – two annual scholarships for active members of the Wampanoag Tribe
      Learn more about our Scholarships here
  • Use our Research Library
    Access a wide collection of resources related to Pilgrim history, including:
    • Manuscripts 
    • Town vital records
    • Online databases
    • “Silver Books” and genealogical volumes

Our library is open to the public daily for personal research. If you wish to have assistance, it is best to make an appointment.  Please email or call us at 781-875-3194.

These are just some of the many benefits of membership. By joining MSMD, you help preserve the memory of our Pilgrim ancestors and promote education about life in Plimoth Colony.