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Standish, Miles
(Encyclopedia) Standish, Miles or Myles, c.1584–1656, American colonist, b. England. After serving as a soldier for a number of years, Standish accompanied the Pilgrims to America on the Mayflower (…Brewster, William
(Encyclopedia) Brewster, William, 1567–1644, English separatist and Plymouth colonist. After studying briefly at Cambridge he became the chief member of the congregation at Scrooby that broke away,…Windsor, town, United States
(Encyclopedia) WindsorWindsorwĭnˈzər [key], town (1990 pop. 27,817), Hartford co., N Conn., at the confluence of the Farmington and Connecticut rivers, just N of Hartford. Settled by Plymouth Colony…Virginia Company
(Encyclopedia) Virginia Company, name of two English colonizing companies, chartered by King James I in 1606. By the terms of the charter, the Virginia Company of London (see London Company) was…Thanksgiving History
From fall feast to national holiday Related Links Quiz: Turkey Day Presidential Pardon Turkey Facts A Not-So-Traditional Thanksgiving The First Thanksgiving The first…The Mayflower Compact
On Sept. 6, 1620, the Mayflower, a sailing vessel of about 180 tons, started her memorable voyage from Plymouth, England, with about 1001 pilgrims aboard, bound for Virginia to establish a…Mather, Increase
(Encyclopedia) Mather, Increase, 1639–1723, American Puritan clergyman, b. Dorchester, Mass.; son of Richard Mather. After graduation (1656) from Harvard, he studied at Trinity College, Dublin (M.A…Thanksgiving Day
(Encyclopedia) Thanksgiving Day, national holiday in the United States commemorating the Pilgrims' celebration of the harvest reaped by the Plymouth Colony in 1621, after a winter of great starvation…Thanksgiving
Source: iStockThanksgiving is more than a meal— it's a chance to connect with family and friends, remember what you are grateful for, and of course, pass the mashed potatoes and gravy. But why not…The Full Story of the First Thanksgiving
The origins of Thanksgiving trace far back in American history. Its roots are deeply embedded into the country's culture and traditions, celebrated annually by families and friends gathering around…Trending
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