Question: What is arguably the single most historic spot in America concerning the spiritual origins of our nation?

Answer: Cole’s Hill, Plymouth, Massachusetts.

Cole’s Hill overlooks Plymouth Harbor and is adjacent to “Plymouth Rock,” the location which the aged Elder Faunce identified as the spot where the Pilgrims landed — a story communicated to him as a boy by William Bradford himself.

Several times over the last two hundred years, storms have opened up the side of Cole’s Hill to reveal the remains of those Pilgrims who died during the first horrible winter. This location was the scene of the secret night burials. Corn was planted over the unmarked Pilgrim graves so that the Wampanoag Indians would not know how many had perished. It is believed that the remains of more Mayflower Pilgrims rest within Cole’s Hill.

At the top of Cole’s Hill, just yards from Plymouth Rock, is the National Wax Museum, a wonderful historic location that for more than half of a century has guarded this sacred location.

Now the tragedy: Earlier this year, the Plymouth Wax Museum (and much of Cole’s Hill) was sold to a condo developer. Despite efforts on the part of local Christians to raise money to rescue this historic treasure trove, funds were not forthcoming.

May the Lord help us to be more faithful in preserving the ancient landmarks to our liberty by putting our money where our collective mouths are. We have a duty to our children’s children to preserve and promote the providential heritage of this nation.