Society of Mayflower Descendants in the State of Florida

Become a Member of the Florida Mayflower Society

Our vibrant community includes over fifteen hundred members passionate about preserving Pilgrim History.  Discover upcoming gatherings and educational programs that connect members and celebrate our Pilgrim Heritage.

Membership in the Florida Society of Mayflower Descendants includes membership in the General Society of Mayflower Descendants, subscription to The Mayflower Quarterly magazine, and preserves your family heritage for future generations. You will also be able to learn more about our Pilgrim ancestors, to meet and mingle with distant cousins, and to share your family’s story.

In Florida there are 17 Colonies. Choose a colony close to home so you can participate in local events. 

Colony Location Chartered
1 John Alden Colony Fort Lauderdale 1949
2 Isaac Allerton Colony West Palm Beach 1970
3 William Bradford Colony St. Petersburg 1951
4 William Brewster Colony Miami 1942
5 James Chilton The Villages 2004
6 Francis Cooke Colony Daytona Beach 1954
7 Edward Doty Colony Pensacola 1992
8 Edward Fuller Colony Polk County 1968
9 Samuel Fuller Colony Palm Beach 2016
10 Stephen Hopkins Colony Vero Beach 2001
11 John Howland Colony Winter Park 1962
12 William Mullins Colony Ocala 1999
13 Henry Samson Colony Fort Myers 2011
14 Myles Standish Colony Naples 1975
15 Elizabeth Tilley Colony Sarasota, Manatee, & Charlotte Counties 1982
16 Richard Warren Colony Ponte Vedra Beach 1957
17 Edward Winslow Colony Tallahassee 1977
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John Alden Colony

The John Alden Colony serves the Ft. Lauderdale Area and meets in November, February, and April each year. For more information about this colony Click Here.

The First Thanksgiving at Plymouth by Jennie Augusta Brownscombe
The First Thanksgiving at Plymouth by Jennie Augusta Brownscombe

Isaac Allerton Colony

The Isaac Allerton Colony of West Palm Beach serving membership in Palm Beach, Martin and St Lucie Counties was organized 25 April 1970. The colony meets various times during the year. For more information about this colony Click Here.

The Arrival of the Pilgrim Fathers by Antonio Gisbert
The Arrival of the Pilgrim Fathers by Antonio Gisbert

William Bradford Colony

The William Bradford Colony was organized in the St. Petersburg area in 1951. It is one of the largest Colonies in Florida and also has one of the largest number of Junior members in the State. Bradford Colony meets for lunch generally on the first Saturday of February, May and November. Click Here to contact us.

The Landing of the Pilgrim Fathers in America, A.D. 1620
The Landing of teh Pilgrim Fathers in America AD 1620 by Charles Lucy

William Brewster Colony

The William Brewster Colony was the first colony chartered in the state of Florida in 1942. The colony meets 3 times per year in November, February, and April. For more information about this colony Click Here.

Embarkation of the Pilgrims by Robert Walter Weir
Embarkation of the Pilgrims by Robert Walter Weir

James Chilton Colony

The James Chilton Colony was chartered in 2004 in the Villages serving the counties of Sumter, Lake, and Marion. The colony meets various times during the year. For more information about this colony Click Here.

The Departure of the Pilgrim Fathers from Delfshaven on their Way to America
The Departure of the Pilgrim Fathers from Delfshaven on their Way to America by Adam Willaerts

Francis Cooke Colony

Welcome to the Francis Cooke Florida Mayflower Colony. The colony was organized on 10 November 1954. We serve the central-east coast of Florida, in the Daytona Beach area, including Volusia and Flagler counties. We welcome inquiries about new and transfer membership in the society. Click Here to contact us.

The Landing of the Pilgrims 1877 by Henry A Bacon
The Landing of the Pilgrims 1877 by Henry A Bacon

Edward Doty Colony

The Edward Doty Colony serves Florida’s western counties, Walton, Okaloosa, Santa Rosa and Escambia. The Colony was organized 22 February 1992. Colony meetings are normally held the second Saturday in February, April, and November. For more information about this colony Click Here.

Cropped image of Mayflower in Plymouth Harbor (1882) by William Formsby Hall
Mayflower in Plymouth Harbor (1882) by William Formsby Hall

Samuel Fuller Colony

Samuel Fuller Colony was chartered in 2016 and is the newest colony organized. The Colony serves the Palm Beach area. For more information about this colony Click Here.

The First Thanksgiving 1621 by Jean Leon Gerome Ferris
The First Thanksgiving 1621 by Jean Leon Gerome Ferris

Stephen Hopkins Colony

The Stephen Hopkins Colony was chartered in 2001 and serves the Treasure and Space Coasts of Florida, which include Brevard, Indian River, St. Lucie, Okeechobee and Martin Counties. The colony has 5 meeting a year. For more information about this colony Click Here.

The Mayflower Compact, 1620 by Jean Leon Gerome Ferris
The Mayflower Compact, 1620 by Jean Leon Gerome Ferris

John Howland Colony

John Howland Colony was chartered in 1962 and serves Winter Park & surrounding areas. For more information about this colony Click Here.

Pilgrims Going to Church by George Henry Boughton
Pilgrims Going to Church by George Henry Boughton

William Mullins Colony

William Mullins Colony was charted in 1999 and serves the Ocala and surrounding areas. For more information about this colony Click Here.

The Pilgrim Fathers arrive at Plymouth, Massachusetts on board the Mayflower by W.J. Aylward
The Pilgrim Fathers arrive at Plymouth, Massachusetts on board the Mayflower by W.J. Aylward

Henry Samson Colony

Henry Samson Colony was officially formed in 2013 and serves the Fort Myers area. The Colony goal is to provide education and understanding of why the Pilgrims were important, how they shaped western civilization, and what their 1620 voyage means today. Our colony meetings are held on the third Wednesday during the months of November, January, and March. For more information about this colony Click Here.

The Arrival of the Pilgrim Fathers by Antonio Gisbert
The Arrival of the Pilgrim Fathers by Antonio Gisbert

Myles Standish Colony

Myles Standish Colony was chartered in 1975 and serves the Naples area. Meetings are held in November, January, and March. For more information about this colony Click Here.

The Landing of the Pilgrim Fathers in America, A.D. 1620
The Landing of the Pilgrim Fathers in America, A.D. 1620 by Charles Lucy

Elizabeth Tilley Colony

Elizabeth Tilley Colony was chartered in 1982 and serves the Sarasota, Manatee, & Charlotte counties. The colony meets on the second Saturday of January, March, May, and November. For more information about this colony Click Here.

The Landing of the Pilgrims 1877 by Henry A Bacon
The Landing of the Pilgrims 1877 by Henry A Bacon

Richard Warren Colony

Richard Warren Colony was chartered in 1957 and serves Jacksonville, St. Augustine & Florida’s First Coast. Meetings are held in November, February, and April each year. For more information about this colony Click Here.

The Mayflower Compact, 1620 by Jean Leon Gerome Ferris
The Mayflower Compact, 1620 by Jean Leon Gerome Ferris

Edward Winslow Colony

Edward Winslow Colony was chartered in 1977 and serves the Tallahassee & surrounding area. Meetings are held in October, February, and May each year. For more information about this colony Click Here.

Pilgrims Landing by Edward Percy Moran
Pilgrims Landing by Edward Percy Moran