Category: Colonial Era

Who Fought in the French and Indian War?

The French and Indian War was a conflict between Great Britain and France and their Indian allies over land and trade rights in North America during the 18th century. Both… Read more »

Chronological Summary of the French and Indian Wars, published in A Pictorial School History of the United States, circa 1877

French and Indian War Timeline

The French and Indian War was a war between Great Britain and France over control of the Ohio River Valley during the mid-18th century. The French and Indian War, which… Read more »

Map of the scene of operations of the French and Indian War, published in Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History, circa 1905

History of the French and Indian War

The French and Indian War, which took place between 1754 and 1763, was a conflict between Great Britain and France over control of the Ohio River Valley. The French and… Read more »

Philip King Of Mount Hope engraving by Paul Revere, Jr, circa 1772

Who Was Metacom?

Metacom, also known as Metacomet, Pometacom, and King Philip, was a tribal leader of the Pokanoket tribe and the Wampanoag nation. Metacom is most known for leading the Wampanoag and… Read more »

Best Plymouth Tours from Boston

Are you visiting Boston and are looking to take a side trip to Plymouth? Check out these Plymouth tours from Boston. Due to Cape Cod’s close proximity to Boston, taking… Read more »