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 »
Category: Colonial Era
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 »
Plimoth Patuxet: Coupons & Discount Tickets
Plimoth Patuxet is one of many history museums in Plymouth. As a living history museum, Plimoth Patuxet is a great way to learn about the pilgrims, Plymouth Colony, and the… Read more »
Plymouth History Museums
If you are visiting historic Plymouth this season, be sure to check out the town’s many history museums. Many people think the only thing to do in Plymouth is to… Read more »