American Revolution: Online Primary Sources
The primary sources of the American Revolution offer a wealth of information on this famous event. These sources include official acts and proclamations as well as several books, diaries and… Read more »
Author Archives: Rebecca Beatrice Brooks
Best Books About the Mayflower Pilgrims
There are a number of great books on the Mayflower pilgrims. This includes modern contemporary books as well as primary sources written by the pilgrims themselves. These books cover everything… Read more »
Best Pilgrim Costumes
A Pilgrim costume makes for a great costume for a Thanksgiving celebration, historical reenactment or class presentation. The Mayflower Pilgrims are iconic symbols of early colonial-era American history. One look… Read more »
What Did the Pilgrims Wear?
The Mayflower pilgrims are some of the most iconic figures in American history. One glimpse of their black clothes and buckled hats and you automatically know who they are. You’ll… Read more »
Who Were the Mayflower Pilgrims?
The pilgrims were passengers on board the Mayflower who settled Plymouth Colony in 1620. The group were some of the first puritans to settle in North America during the Great… Read more »