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 George Somers

Early Virginia

A forgotten man in the history of Jamestown and early Virginia is George Somers, who was born this day on April 24, 1554—a long, long time ago—but who during his lifetime was a celebrated...

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