Plymouth in Plymouth County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)

National Day of Mourning

Photographed by Sandra Hughes, July 17, 2014

1. National Day of Mourning Marker

Inscription. Since 1970, Native Americans have gathered at noon on Cole's Hill in Plymouth to commemorate a National Day of Mourning on the U.S. Thanksgiving holiday. Many Native Americans do not celebrate the arrival of the Pilgrims and other European settlers. To them, Thanksgiving Day is a reminder of the genocide of millions of their people, the theft of their lands, and the relentless assault on their culture. Participants in National Day of Mourning honor Native ancestors and the struggles of Native peoples to survive today. It is a day of remembrance and spiritual connection as well as a protest of the racism and oppression which Native Americans continue to experience.

Erected by Town of Plymouth on behalf of the United American Indians of New England.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Indigenous Peoples and Communities. A significant historical year for this entry is 1970.

Location. 41° 57.46′ N, 70° 39.752′ W. Marker is in Plymouth, Massachusetts, in Plymouth County. It is on Carver Street. Located on Cobb's Hill. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Plymouth MA 02360, United

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States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is on the South Shore.

It is also in the American Northeast,

in New England,

and on the Eastern Seaboard. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: James Cole (within shouting distance of this marker); First Burying Ground of Mayflower Passengers (within shouting distance of this marker); Plymouth Rock (within shouting distance of this marker); Massasoit (within shouting distance of this marker); Gurnet Fortifications (within shouting distance of this marker); Pilgrim Memorial State Park (within shouting distance of this marker); Pilgrim Mother Statue (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Coles Hill (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Plymouth.

Another marker is no longer nearby. America's Hometown (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been

A nearby statue of Massasoit image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Sandra Hughes, July 17, 2014

2. A nearby statue of Massasoit

confirmed missing).

Photographed by Adam Margolis, September 15, 2025

3. National Day of Mourning Marker

Photographed by Adam Margolis, September 15, 2025

4. National Day of Mourning Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on March 31, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 16, 2017, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. This page has been viewed 1,125 times since then and 50 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 16, 2017, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. 3, 4. submitted on March 23, 2026, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.

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