Remembering Thomas Prence, Long-Time Governor of Plymouth Colony

New Netherland, Uncategorized

Pilgrim Monument, Provincetown, Massachusetts We’ve written about several leaders of Plymouth Colony, including Mayflower passengers William Bradford, William Brewster, and John Howland. Another...

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Remembering John Winthrop

Early New England

One of the most important political leaders in early New England was John Winthrop, who was born this day on January 12, 1587/1588. Beginning in 1630, Winthrop was the long-time Governor of the...

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