The Next Twenty Years after the First Thanksgiving

Last time we looked at the growth over the first decade after the Mayflower arrived and celebrated the first Thanksgiving. Let’s take a look at how growth continued. June 1630—The Winthrop fleet arrive with 700 colonists, some of whom settle … Continued

The First Decade After the First Thanksgiving

posted in: Mayflower Voyage, Pilgrims | 0

We’ve been discussing the Mayflower journey and events leading up to it, as well as the journey, first year and first Thanksgiving. We’re going to wrap it up with a brief overview of events which happened in the century following … Continued

Mayflower Voyage: Stepping onto the New World

With the compact signed, the time had now come to explore the New World. The day after the Mayflower Compact was signed was a Sunday, so the people took time to pray and worship. The shallop that was on board … Continued

Mayflower Compact

The journey had been long and turbulent, but after sixty-six days at sea, land was finally spotted. The relief that must have been felt on November 9, 1620 when present day Cape Cod, came into view. Several days were spent … Continued

Mayflower Voyage: Life on Board

By the time The Mayflower set sail for the New World, provisions were low, after losing much time and resources on the repairs for The Speedwell. The passengers were already weary, having been on board throughout the delays. The Mayflower … Continued

Mayflower Voyage: Turning Back

After being delayed with repairs for The Speedwell, the ship originally hired to travel with the Mayflower, the voyage to the new world began. On August 5, 1620, The Speedwell and The Mayflower set sail with the Separatists and colonists … Continued