The Largest Confederate Surrender – Bennett Place, NC

9 months ago

The story of the largest surrender during the entire Civil War - after the famous surrender at Appomattox, Joseph E.…

No, Of Plymouth Plantation Was Not Bradford’s Diary

9 months ago

One of the most common errors that I have encountered in researching William Bradford and his magnum opus, Of Plymouth…

Mary Custis Lee: Earth is Not Our Home

9 months ago

Mary Custis in 1830 It was a pleasant day in Lexington, Virginia.  All was going on as usual on the…

On Bradford’s Trail: The Humber

11 months ago

The Humber is the tidal estuary from which Pilgrims (very likely including Bradford) made their escape to Holland. The traditional…

What Edition of Plymouth Plantation Should You Buy?

11 months ago

A reader of the blog recently wrote in with a question, asking what best edition of Of Plymouth Plantation they…

Colonel James Gardiner: I Fear Sinning, but I do not Fear Fighting

11 months ago

Since the days of Joshua, Gideon, and David, the pages of history have been adorned with accounts of brave and…

On Bradford’s Trail: York

11 months ago

I'm not aware of definitive evidence of Bradford ever being in York, but it does have a Pilgrim connection as…

On Bradford’s Trail: Boston

12 months ago

The Haven, the tidal river near Boston, down which the Pilgrims attempted to flee to Holland The approximate location from…

Robert Jermaine Thomas: Korea is Opened to the Gospel

1 year ago

Thomas Robert Jermaine Thomas leaned on the rail of the ship to catch a glimpse of the land for which…

On Bradford’s Trail: Austerfield Chapel

1 year ago

The chapel of St. Helena's in Austerfield, Bradford's hometown This ancient carving of a dragon sits above the church door…