{"product_id":"duxbury-ma-massachusetts-myles-standish-grave-postcard-patriotic-scene-flags","title":"Duxbury MA Massachusetts Myles Standish Grave Postcard Patriotic Scene Flags","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis vintage postcard, featuring the grave of Myles Standish in Duxbury, Massachusetts, captures a patriotic scene with flags and cannons. Unused and suitable for collectors or history enthusiasts.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Vintage Tichnor Quality Views \u003cbr\u003e• Unused postcard, clean back \u003cbr\u003e• Patriotic imagery with flags and cannons \u003cbr\u003e• Published by Smith News Co., Plymouth, Mass \u003cbr\u003e• Domestic postage: one cent\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTop to bottom = 3.5 inches \u003cbr\u003eLeft to right = 5.5 inches\u003cbr\u003e________\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis vintage postcard depicts the Grave of Myles Standish in Duxbury, Massachusetts. \u003cbr\u003eThe Myles Standish Burial Ground is considered the oldest continuously maintained cemetery in the United States, established around 1638. \u003cbr\u003eMyles Standish (c. 1584–1656) was a military officer who sailed on the Mayflower and became a leading figure in the defense of Plymouth Colony. \u003cbr\u003eHis final resting place was initially unmarked but was discovered during research in the late 19th century. \u003cbr\u003eThe four cannons surrounding the grave were a gift to the town from the U.S. Navy in the mid-1950s. \u003cbr\u003eOther notable Mayflower passengers, including John and Priscilla Alden, are also buried here. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThank you for stopping by ~ Follow Smoot's Farms on other social media platforms!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Smoot's Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48765885513945,"sku":"18193","price":4.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0597\/2482\/4793\/files\/y2PIVUH4_0.jpg?v=1780068611","url":"https:\/\/smootsfarm.com\/products\/duxbury-ma-massachusetts-myles-standish-grave-postcard-patriotic-scene-flags","provider":"Smoot's Farm","version":"1.0","type":"link"}