Plymouth Colony Timeline
Plymouth Colony was the first official colony in Massachusetts. It was settled by a group of Separatist Puritans from England in 1620. Many historic events took place at Plymouth Colony,… Read more »
Category: Colonial Era
Best Captain John Smith Costume
Need a Captain John Smith costume for a class project, presentation or Halloween party? Check out the various costumes in this article. To get a historically accurate and authentic-looking costume,… Read more »
What Did Captain John Smith Really Look Like?
The image of Captain John Smith that most people are familiar with is from the Disney animated movie Pocahontas where Smith is depicted as a tall, handsome blond man who… Read more »
History of King Philip’s War
King Philip’s War, also known as Metacom’s War or the First Indian War, was an armed conflict between English colonists and the American Indians of New England in the 17th… Read more »
The Great Puritan Migration
The Great Puritan Migration was a period in the 17th century during which English puritans migrated to New England, the Chesapeake and the West Indies. English migration to Massachusetts consisted… Read more »