About the Mayflower Society

 A bachelor of arts graduate in American studies from Hollins University, Hampton Barringer Luzak restores historical houses, focusing on homes built in the 1700s. Other than work, Hampton Barringer Luzak is passionate about American history and is a member of the Mayflower Society.

Also known as the General Society of Mayflower Descendants, the Mayflower Society started in 1878 when America celebrated its centennial. Many Americans sought a way to commemorate the contributions of the Mayflower pilgrims to democracy. It emanates from a 1620 migration of 102 pilgrims to America aboard the Mayflower ship to escape accusations of treason by the Church of England after forming their church.

Several northeastern states mobilized, and in 1894, the first society was established. Since its inception, the society has welcomed over 100,000 members who can prove descent.

The society commits to researching the lineal descent of the Mayflower pilgrims and offers educational resources to pilgrims who traveled abroad on the Mayflower in 1620. It also provides insight into the impact of the pilgrims on shaping western civilization and what the 1620 voyage means to the world today. It also seeks to preserve the genealogical standards, history, and awareness and protect the historic properties of the pilgrims alongside scholarships, research, and publications.

One of the notable funding initiatives is the Pilgrim Academic Research Award. The scholarship, presented at the Governor general’s 1620 Club banquet, is offered annually to individuals who have or are committing to ongoing research, educational programs, and other initiatives that allow people to gain more insight into 17th-century life, especially the pilgrims.

What Is Historic Preservation?

 Hampton Barringer Luzak, a Wyoming-based creative professional, has many hobbies and interests. She supports charitable endeavors like funding young adults' education and has personally rescued many dogs. She enjoys hiking in the summer and Alpine and Nordic skiing in the winter. Hampton Luzak is also interested in historic buildings preservation.

Historic preservation aims to safeguard and preserve various historical artifacts, such as objects, structures, and landscapes. The phrase refers explicitly to the maintenance of the built environment, not the natural environment, such as forests. The idea of historic preservation, which gained popularity in the 20th century, contends that because cities are the results of centuries of development, they have a responsibility to preserve their patrimonial legacy.

A society can recognize significant historical moments, as well as historical occurrences and artifacts that may be useful in the future, by preserving their past. Future generations will better understand the past thanks to it. A country's history is typically multifaceted, and historical preservation can help connect the various versions of history, including the celebration of events, people, ideas, and places that the nation is proud of and the recognition of moments that can be disheartening or uncomfortable to recall.