Haunted Cole’s Hill in Plymouth MA

Just across the street from the more visited Plymouth Rock lies a little-known site called Cole’s Hill.

Here, the bodies of indigenous people and Europeans commingle, buried together despite their differing beliefs. 

After their arrival in the New World, Cole’s Hill was where the first settlers buried the remains of the Pawtuxet people, who had been devastated by disease. Yet the colonists would soon follow them into the darkness. The winter of their first year was especially deadly, with members of the new colony dying daily. 

Today, the site is marred by unsettling murmurs and curious voices arising from the ground. Others hear whispers and laughter drifting through the salty air. Although their names may be long forgotten, it seems these souls refuse to be erased from history. 

Do you believe ?

About Michael Mcstay

Michael McStay is the founder, publisher, of Plimoth Today, a dedicated local news platform delivering real-time reporting, civic updates, and community coverage across the Plymouth region. With a deep commitment to independent local journalism, Michael oversees both the technical infrastructure and the editorial direction of the platform—ensuring residents have transparent, reliable access to everything from Town Meeting coverage to local athletics and maritime updates.