Puritans and Pilgrims came out of the same religious culture of 1570s England. Pilgrims hosted the first American ...
Over four centuries ago, the Pilgrims planted the roots of what would ultimately become the constitutional republic of the United States of America.
What makes the story of 102 Pilgrims so unique and important to American history is their unyielding commitment to religious freedom, justice, and civil government.
The third Thursday of November is the National Day of Mourning for some Indigenous peoples. They are fighting for ecological ...
More than any other holiday, Thanksgiving reflects the American spirit. Unfortunately, the day’s significance is lost in a ...
When the first settlers arrived in Jamestown in April 1607 and raised a cross at Cape Henry, claiming the land for England, ...
In between, Pilgrim separatists sailed to Plymouth, survived a terrible first winter and convened a robust harvest-time meal with Native Americans. Traditionally, the Thanksgiving holiday calls to ...
The narrative that underpins the traditional Thanksgiving story is built on myths about the Pilgrims and the Wampanoag and their relationship.
Hale's idea became reality on Oct. 3, 1863, when Lincoln issued a proclamation declaring the last Thursday of November to be ...