Duxbury in Plymouth County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)
Alden House Historic Site
Photographed by G.W.Bartlett, May 25, 2026
1. Alden House Historic Site Marker
The Alden Homestead, principal Duxbury home of Mayflower passengers John Alden and Priscilla Mullins, is marked by wooden posts which outline a foundation discovered and excavated by Roland Wells Robbins in 1960. The property is part of an original land grant received by the Aldens in 1627, and has been archaeological interest since the 19th century, when historical artifacts were found in the area. Assisted by Alden Kindred of America member Russel W. Edwards, Robbins located and excavated a field stone foundation, 38 by 10 1/2 feet in size, with evidence of a deep cellar hole underneath the western end. Excavating mainly inside this foundation, they recovered one of the richest assemblage of early 17th century cultural artifacts found anywhere in the United States to that date. The dating of these artifacts by national experts suggested that the Alden family lived at the site from roughly 1630 to as late as 1675. They also found many Native American artifacts, suggesting that Alden built on a site of earlier habitation. A self-taught archaeologist, Robbins was an important early pioneer in the field of historical archaeology. The Alde site represented his work at its peak as well as the leading edge of his field, which makes the site important in the history of archaeology in the United States. Artifacts and data from the site continue
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1. Pestle
2. Scissors
3. Gun Fork
4. Mother of pearl button
5. Clothing buckle
6. Clothing hook
Come visit us at the Alden House 105 Alden St.
www.alden.org
Erected by Alden Kindred of America, Inc.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Anthropology & Archaeology • Colonial Era • Indigenous Peoples and Communities • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1627.
Location. 42° 2.689′ N, 70° 40.975′ W. Marker is in Duxbury, Massachusetts, in Plymouth County. It can be reached from Alden Street south of St George Street, on the right when traveling south. Located behind Duxbury High School, in Alden Street Park Lower Fields. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 71 Alden Street, Avon MA 02322, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the American Northeast and in New England. 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: John and Priscilla Alden Family Sites (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Alden House Historic Site (approx. 0.2 miles away); Philip Delano (approx. 0.4 miles away); Site of First School House (approx. half a mile away); The Beginning of the Bradford House (approx.
Photographed by G.W.Bartlett, May 25, 2026
2. Alden House Historic Site Marker
Behind the marker is the archeological dig area, at the edge of the athletic fields of the Duxbury Middle School. Accessible by foot via a path from the Alden Family Sites at 105 Alden Street.
Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker.
Also see . . .
1. Alden House National Historic Site.
Our Mission: The Alden Kindred of America honors the Alden family and the Pilgrim spirit through preservation of the Alden Historic Site and celebrates its legacy through education, exhibits, genealogy, programs, research and publication.(Submitted on May 26, 2026, by G.W.Bartlett of Hingham, Massachusetts.)
2. John Alden (Wikipedia). (Submitted on June 6, 2026, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
3. Priscilla Alden (Wikipedia). (Submitted on June 6, 2026, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
Photographed by G.W.Bartlett, May 25, 2026
3. In Small Things Remembered
The reverse side of the historical marker, provides general information about the Alden Family historic sites and a QR.
Photographed by G.W.Bartlett, May 25, 2026
4. Site of John Alden House Built 1637
A small bronze plaque at the archeological site. In the distance, across the fields at the treeline, is a white sign marking the path to the Alden Historical Sites at 105 Alden Street.
Photographed by G.W.Bartlett, May 25, 2026
5. Alden House Historic Site
The arrow points toward the path to the first site at 105 Alden Street.
Photographed by G.W.Bartlett, May 25, 2026
6. First Site Ahead
At the end of a short path through the woods, a sign directs the visitor to the first site location across the middle school fields.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 6, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 26, 2026, by G.W.Bartlett of Hingham, Massachusetts. This page has been viewed 9 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on May 26, 2026, by G.W.Bartlett of Hingham, Massachusetts. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
