Category: Colonial Era

History of the First Thanksgiving

The first Thanksgiving was a harvest celebration held by the pilgrims of Plymouth colony in the 17th century. Many myths surround the first Thanksgiving. Very little is known about the… Read more »

The Mayflower Compact

The Mayflower Compact was a social contract the pilgrims signed in November 1620 to establish law and order in the new colony. It is an important primary source for the… Read more »

"The Witch, No. 1," lithograph by Joseph E. Baker, published by George H. Walker & Co, circa 1892

History of the Salem Witch Trials

The Salem Witch Trials of 1692 were a dark time in American history. More than 200 people were accused of practicing witchcraft and 20 were killed during the hysteria. Ever… Read more »

History of the Mayflower Ship

The Mayflower is one of the most important ships in American history. This cargo ship brought the pilgrims to Massachusetts during the Great Puritan Migration in the 17th century. These… Read more »

Trimount or Boston as it was, illustration published in Gleasons pictorial, circa 1850

History of Boston, Massachusetts

The history of Boston is an important part of the history of the United States. Boston is one of the most historic towns in Massachusetts. Because so many groundbreaking historic… Read more »