Events with tag - Plymouth Colony

January 1, 1620

Great Migration to New England

A transformative period in American colonial history when 20,000 English Puritans migrated to New England, establishing settlements and laying the foundation for colonial America. Led by religious persecution and economic hardship, these settlers created thriving communities that shaped American culture.

September 16, 1620

Mayflower's Historic Journey

The Mayflower's voyage from Plymouth, England to North America in 1620 carried 102 passengers seeking religious freedom. After a 66-day journey, they landed at Cape Cod, establishing Plymouth Colony and laying foundations for American democracy.

September 1, 1621

First Thanksgiving Celebration

The first recorded Thanksgiving took place in autumn 1621 when 50 Plymouth colonists and 90 Wampanoag Native Americans gathered for a historic three-day harvest celebration, marking the Pilgrims' first successful corn harvest in the New World.

September 1, 1621

First Thanksgiving Celebration

In autumn 1621, 52 English Pilgrims and 90 Wampanoag Native Americans gathered at Plymouth Colony for a three-day harvest festival, marking what would become known as the First Thanksgiving in American history.

June 20, 1675

King Philip's War

A devastating conflict between New England colonists and Native Americans led by Metacom (King Philip) that resulted in massive casualties and reshaped colonial America's future.