The pilgrims left England in a ship called the mayflower and landed in Massachusetts bay?

The Pilgrims, seeking religious freedom, set sail from England on the Mayflower in 1620. They originally intended to reach Virginia but instead landed in what is now Massachusetts Bay. Their arrival marked the beginning of the Plymouth Colony, where they established one of the first successful European settlements in North America. The Mayflower's journey is a significant event in American history, symbolizing the quest for liberty and self-governance.