Elizabeth Jansen
University of Richmond
University of Richmond
Introduction:
Take a trip back in time to the 17th century! You are now a Pilgrim traveling across the rough Atlantic Ocean from England to the New World.
On November 11, 1620, a group of over 100 Pilgrims landed in Massachusetts after sailing on the Mayflower for over 60 days. The Pilgrims met and built steady relationships with Native Americans. After building homes, harvesting crops, and surviving a harsh winter, the Pilgrims and the Native Americans celebrated the first Thanksgiving, a three-day celebration honoring the Pilgrim's new life in the New World.