As part of the Pilgrim Tercentenary series of 1920, this two-cent stamp commemorates the 300th anniversary of the Pilgrims' landing at Plymouth, Massachusetts. The design captures the dramatic moment the Pilgrims first set foot on American soil, with the Mayflower anchored in the background. This event in December 1620 marked the beginning of the Plymouth Colony, one of the earliest successful English settlements in North America. The issuance of this stamp series served to reinforce the narrative of the Pilgrims as foundational figures in the American story, embodying themes of perseverance, faith, and the pursuit of liberty.