On Bradford’s Trail: New England Back Roads

5 days ago
Joshua Horn

Searching for a plot of land Bradford once owned We came across protest signs near where the Sowams village once…

Mary Slessor: Rescuing Babies in Africa

5 days ago

In a dark rain forest in what is now Nigeria, a young African mother placed two large clay pots under…

On Bradford’s Trail: Plymouth Plantation

1 month ago

No trip to Plymouth for a student of the Pilgrims is complete without a visit to Plymouth Patuxet, one of…

Henry Knox: The Engineer Who Led a Noble Train

3 months ago

Knox General William Howe lowered his spyglass in astonishment. He could not believe what he was seeing! Dorchester Heights, a…

Pilgrims Wanted for Hazardous Journey

3 months ago

Shackleton's ad, "Men Wanted for Hazardous Journey" is legendary (and unfortunately mythical). But this advertisement for men to join Pilgrims…

Join Us to Celebrate 250 Years of Independence!

4 months ago

We would like to invite you to join us on our history tour this year as we celebrate the 250th…

On Bradford’s Trail: Plymouth!

4 months ago

Two rival churches at the foot of Plymouth's burial hill - a split between the descendants of the Pilgrims This…

On Bradford’s Trail: Clark’s Island

5 months ago

Clark's Island was the first landing spot of the Pilgrims in Plymouth Bay. It remains a rather remote spot, accessible…

Oliver Cromwell: The Lord Protector

5 months ago

Cromwell at the Battle of Nasby The unthinkable had happened! Englishmen were at war – with Englishmen. By the summer…

On Bradford’s Trail: Cape Cod

5 months ago

Outer dunes of Cape Cod The Pilgrims hiked through landscape like this in their first explorations Tradition has assigned this…