There is a common tale American students hear about the first celebration of Thanksgiving: a group of friendly Indians welcomed the Pilgrims as they landed on Plymouth Rock in 1620. However, this simplified version of history ignores the complex and often tumultuous relationship between the Pilgrims and Native Americans.
Indigenous scholars and activists say that the Thanksgiving story ignores a longer past and future for Native Americans. Here is the whole truth: the arrival of the Pilgrims marked the beginning of a centuries-long struggle for Native American rights and recognition.
The Pilgrims were a group of English separatists who sought religious freedom in the New World. However, they were less religious refugees than economic migrants, looking to establish a profitable colony in America.
Recent release “400 Years Across the Ocean: The Birth of America” from Covenant Books author Walter Sawyer is an in-depth look at the Pilgrims' journey and their impact on American history. This book explores the motivations behind the Pilgrims' voyage and the lasting legacy they left behind.
'Landing of the Pilgrims,' a 19th-century illustration of the landing at Plymouth Rock, depicts the momentous occasion when the Pilgrims first set foot on American soil. This image has become an iconic symbol of American history and the founding of the nation.
As we approach the 400th anniversary of the Mayflower voyage on Nov. 11, a UCF historian tells us what storybooks have right and what they get wrong about the Pilgrims' arrival in America. This milestone anniversary prompts a reexamination of the Pilgrims' legacy and their impact on American society.
After a tortuous 66-day voyage from England, the Pilgrims reached the mainland of America 400 years ago today, on Nov. 11. This historic event marked the beginning of a new chapter in American history and set the stage for the founding of the Plymouth Colony.
The 400th anniversary of the Pilgrims' voyage to Plymouth will be celebrated on both sides of the Atlantic with a “remembrance ceremony” honoring the Pilgrims and their contributions to American society. This commemoration serves as a reminder of the enduring legacy of the Pilgrims and their role in shaping the nation.
400 years later, this Massachusetts town is grappling with the real history of the colony and its relationship with Native Americans. As the anniversary of the Pilgrims' arrival approaches, there is a renewed focus on telling the untold stories of indigenous peoples and their experiences with the Pilgrims.
