When we picture the Pilgrims it is with them wearing black and white clothes, with large white collars. Often they will have large buckles on their shoes and hats. However, my research shows this is not historically accurate. Actually, the … Continued
As we know from our earlier studies, the Pilgrims believed that the Catholic Church and Church of England had strayed from Christ’s teachings. This was part of the reason they came to the New World. King James I {VI of … Continued
We only know of two animals, both dogs, brought over on the Mayflower. These were an English mastiff and an English spaniel. However, it is believed that chickens may also have been brought over because chicken broth was made in … Continued
Imagine after being cramped up for months on board eating hard biscuits, dried meats, pickled foods and drinking beer how happy the Pilgrims must have been to have something else to eat. But, that wasn’t without it’s trial and errors … Continued
There were thirty-two children who came over on the Mayflower. The lives of children were spent with preparing them for adulthood. This meant that much of their day, from the age of five on, was spent working. This meant gathering … Continued
Each house in Plymouth Colony had it’s own garden, where vegetables and herbs were grown. This was the smaller garden where they would grow herbs and vegetables. Some of the vegetables would include spinach, lettuce, turnips and carrots. A portion … Continued
That first winter was brutal on the passengers of the Mayflower. A mixture of “a mixture of scurvy, pneumonia, and tuberculosis” moved through the group that first winter. Of the 102 passengers that arrived in the New World, only 53 … Continued
The Pilgrims have landed in Massachusetts, not their original destination, and construction has begun on the houses where they would live. Construction began on December 25, 1620. To us that is Christmas day, but the Pilgrims did not believe in … Continued
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
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