The Saga of Stephen Hopkins, a Leading Member of the Jamestowne and Plymouth Colonies

Early New England

Pop quiz: what early American colonist survived a shipwreck, found his way to Jamestowne in 1610, sailed back to England a few years later, then came to America again in 1620 as a passenger on the...

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Remembering John Alden

Early New England

The story of the Mayflower has been a part of American lore for centuries, and each November, we honor the “First Thanksgiving” the Mayflower Pilgrims celebrated at Plymouth Colony in 1621...

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Remembering Cotton Mather

Early New England

A major church leader in early America was Cotton Mather, who died this day on February 13, 1728 at the age of 65.  He was one of the most controversial Puritan clerics of his era, known for his...

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