“My sister Lorraine Jones Andrews joined 4 years before me.”

“I am now a Washington, D.C. Assistant Historian.”

“Learning that I was a descendant of William White has given me a new appreciation of our country and the native inhabitants who were affected by the arrival of the Mayflower passengers. It's truly made me feel like I am part of this nation's history.”

“Enormously empowering to know I come from people of grit and determination with an adventurous and non-fearing spirit! ”

“Knowing that some of the Founding Fathers that helped create this nation were my ancestors. It will be a great privilege to becoming a member of the Mayflower Society. Also, love the history and stories of the Pilgrims. ”

“Being part of the Mayflower story is part of who I am. The pioneering optimism and challenging hardships of the Mayflower passengers not only shaped our nation, but also helped shape the lives of their many living descendants. I am inspired to know where I came from and how that has shaped my family's story in America. ”

“It means I am at the start of America.”

“Just knowing the hardships so many of them went through makes me think about what I can really do--I have their DNA!”

“The amazing feet’s of survival and greatness of being here due to the constant survival of Stephen Hopkins.”