“I love knowing and celebrating my heritage. Being accepted in the Mayflower Society affirms my family's connection.”

“I'm amazed by the courage of those who set sail, for the tenacity of those who survived, and for the care with which they defined a new way of being a community together.”

“I am grateful for my ancestors. They were brave souls who lived their lives day by day like each of us, but with so many more challenges.”

“I love reading the history and stories of my biological ancestors. I am an adoptee that used DNA to solve my biological roots puzzle. It is amazing to know the history of my DNA and how my ancestors lived.”

“Being a descendant of the Mayflower legacy gives me hope and courage to endure!”

“I have always been proud of the fact that I am a descendant of a Mayflower passenger.”

“I am very proud that Francis Cooke is one of my ancestors. I have been involved with family history for 50 years. Most of my ancestors came early to the United States in the search of religious freedom. Thank you.”

“I am honored and proud to have pilgrim ancestors, and am keenly aware of my family's contribution to our great country. I'm equally aware of my personal responsibility to carry on the story as an ancestor of these great people!”

“It is very interesting and adds to my personal family history”