On September 16, 1620, the Mayflower set sail from Plymouth, England, with 102 passengers and crew aboard, embarking on a voyage that would lead to the establishment of Plymouth Colony in America.
This event symbolizes the tenets of American conservatism: the pursuit of religious liberty, individual initiative, and the formation of a self-governing community rooted in faith and moral principles, as evidenced by the Mayflower Compact’s emphasis on consensual governance and divine providence.
The Pilgrims’ journey laid foundational stones for conservative ideals of limited government, personal responsibility, and traditional values that shaped the United States.