Reposted from WCVB

The iconic Plymouth Rock, the landmark that marks where the Pilgrims landed the Mayflower 400 years ago, has been vandalized with graffiti, photos from the scene show.

It was among several historic landmarks that appeared to have been tagged by vandals.

Photos from the scene also show red paint on a statue and red paint sprayed on a stone bench.

The photos also show a large clam shell painted with a photo of the harbor and Mayflower tagged with red graffiti. 

Plymouth is commemorating the 400th anniversary of the landing of the Pilgrims at Plymouth Rock this year. It was not immediately clear if this graffiti incident had any connection to the celebration.

Plymouth Rock is managed by the Department of Conservation and Recreation for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as part of Pilgrim Memorial State Park. 

The Plymouth Area Chamber of Commerce said four graffitied shells have been cleaned by the department of public works. The chamber said there were still some specks of paint that will be removed on Tuesday. "Please do not attempt to help us remove any of the remaining specks as many chemicals can harm or even destroy the shells as well as any type of pressure washer," the chamber said. 

Officials ask anyone with any information about who may be involved with the vandalism to contact the Plymouth Police Department. 

The chamber said they plan to press charges against the individuals involved.

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