Category Archives: Plymouth

The Lost Manuscript of Gov. William Bradford

Posted on December 1, 2009 by

The priceless manuscript Of Plymouth Plantation, penned by Gov. William Bradford, was once lost for almost a century.  I don’t know about you, but I’m just glad the poor guy was long gone so he didn’t have to know about … Continue reading →

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First Encounter

Posted on August 25, 2008 by

Wednesday, the sixth of December [1620]. It was resolved our discoverers should set forth…So ten of our men were appointed who were of themselves willing to undertake it, to wit, Captain Standish, Master Carver, William Bradford, Edward Winslow, John Tilley, … Continue reading →

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Man Overboard

Posted on August 22, 2008 by

One fateful day, John Howland was tossed into the sea from aboard the Mayflower during a fierce storm and bravely survived! Had he not, I’d hate to think where I’d be today . . . I would not. Governor William … Continue reading →

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