The Mayflower Steps are one of Plymouth's historic landmarks. It was from here that the Pilgrims set sail for America aboard the Mayflower in 1620. The Mayflower Steps are believed to be located near the original stone steps and feature a granite portico describing the history of the Mayflower and the Pilgrim Fathers. The portico was designed by architect Joseph Rowntree and unveiled in 1934 to commemorate the 300th anniversary of the Pilgrim Fathers' voyage.