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Aldens' Progress
The Alden House Historic Site, P. O. Box 2754, Duxbury, Massachusetts 02331 Aldens’ Progress News of the Alden Kindred of America, Inc. Spring 2009 SPEAKING FOR OURSELVES Tom McCarthy, Historian of the Alden Kindred of America must be the very best site associated with a person, event, or development of national (as opposed to local) historic significance. For the Alden House the designation means a “promotion” from the ranks of the more than 80,000 sites on the National Register of Historic Places, where it has been listed since 1978. But the Original Alden Homestead Site had not even The Alden House been listed on the Register. The National Park Historic Site Service runs the programs that confer both 2009 Calendar historical designations under the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966. W Museum opens: May 18 In addition to recognizing that no other historic Speak for Thyself: June 20 site was so prominently associated with Mayflower passengers, the National Historic Duxbury Free Day: July 11 fter lunch at our annual reunion on August Landmarks subcommittee of the National Park Annual Meeting & A 1, 2009 the Alden Kindred and the Town System Advisory Board endorsed four specific National Historic of Duxbury will accept plaques from the National claims to historical significance. First, the national Landmark Award: August 1 Park Service designating the Alden House and cultural impact of Alden descendant Henry Alden Open: September 26 Original Alden Homestead Site as the John and Wadsworth Longfellow’s 1858 poem The Priscilla Alden Family Sites National Historic Courtship of Miles Standish made the surviving Museum closes: October 12 Landmark. -
On-Site Historical Reenactment As Historiographic Operation at Plimoth Plantation
Fall2002 107 Recreation and Re-Creation: On-Site Historical Reenactment as Historiographic Operation at Plimoth Plantation Scott Magelssen Plimoth Plantation, a Massachusetts living history museum depicting the year 1627 in Plymouth Colony, advertises itself as a place where "history comes alive." The site uses costumed Pilgrims, who speak to visitors in a first-person presentvoice, in order to create a total living environment. Reenactment practices like this offer possibilities to teach history in a dynamic manner by immersing visitors in a space that allows them to suspend disbelief and encounter museum exhibits on an affective level. However, whether or not history actually "comes alive"at Plimoth Plantation needs to be addressed, especially in the face of new or postmodem historiography. No longer is it so simple to say the past can "come alive," given that in the last thirty years it has been shown that the "past" is contestable. A case in point, I argue, is the portrayal of Wampanoag Natives at Plimoth Plantation's "Hobbamock's Homesite." Here, the Native Wampanoag Interpretation Program refuses tojoin their Pilgrim counterparts in using first person interpretation, choosing instead to address visitors in their own voices. For the Native Interpreters, speaking in seventeenth-century voices would disallow presentationoftheir own accounts ofthe way colonists treated native peoples after 1627. Yet, from what I have learned in recent interviews with Plimoth's Public Relations Department, plans are underway to address the disparity in interpretive modes between the Pilgrim Village and Hobbamock's Homesite by introducing first person programming in the latter. I Coming from a theatre history and theory background, and looking back on three years of research at Plimoth and other living history museums, I would like to trouble this attempt to smooth over the differences between the two sites. -
1621 a New Look at Thanksgiving – Grades 5-8 Page 2 • Individual/Group Presentations About What They Learned About the First Thanksgiving
1621: A New Look at Thanksgiving Fast Facts Curriculum Area: Language Arts and Social Studies Grade Level: Grades 6-8 (adaptable for younger and older students) Suggested Duration: 2-4 Days Tribe: Wampanoag Place: Plymouth, MA Time: 1621 About the Author and Illustrator This text is a collaborative effort between the National Geographic Society, Plymouth Plantation, and authors, Catherine O'Neill Grace and Margaret M. Bruchac (Abenaki). Photographs are by Sisse Brimberg and Cotton Coulson. Text Summary (from inside flap front cover) 1621 A New Look at Thanksgiving provides us with a more accurate understanding of the historical events that surround the popular narrative of the first Thanksgiving. Students who engage with this text will be exposed to a more inclusive look at history and gain insight into how some of the common themes and issues associated with Thanksgiving have no factual historical basis but were invented or made up over the years. The authors state the following: "Taking a new look at Thanksgiving means putting aside the myth. It means taking a new look at history. It means questioning what we know. It means recovering lost voices – the voices of the Wampanoag people." Materials Needed • Grace, Catherine O'Neill and Margaret M. Bruchac with Plimoth Plantation. 1621: A New Look at Thanksgiving. Washington, DC: National Geographic Society, 2001. • Seale, Doris (Santee/Cree), Beverly Slapin, and Carolyn Silverman (Cherokee), eds. Thanksgiving: A Native Perspective. Berkeley, CA: Oyate, 1998. • Links to on-line resources for background information, teaching strategies and primary and secondary sources. Essential Understandings and Montana Content Standards Essential Understanding 3 The ideologies of Native traditional beliefs and spirituality persist into modern day life as tribal cultures, traditions, and languages are still practiced by many American Indian people and are incorporated into how tribes govern and manage their affairs. -
William Bradford's of Plimoth Plantation
William Bradford’s Of Plimoth Plantation State Library of Massachusetts State House - Room 341 24 Beacon Street Boston, MA 02133 www.mass.gov/lib A Treasure of the Commonwealth Elvernoy Johnson, State Librarian Second revised edition, 2019 Brief Chronology of Bradford and the Manuscript 1590 William Bradford is born in Austerfield, Yorkshire, England. 1608 Bradford leaves England with members of a Separatist group who believed that the Church of England should institute reforms to eliminate the rituals and practices of the Roman Catholic Church and form a more “pure” Christian church; they relocate to the Netherlands. 1608-1620 Bradford works as a weaver, marries, and works with the congregation to plan emigration to the Colony of Virginia. 1620 Separatist families and about 50 other colonists leave England and the Netherlands on the Mayflower to sail to the mouth of the Hudson River. After a voyage of 66 days, they reach Cape Cod on November 9. In December, the colonists relocate to the current site of Plymouth and begin planning their settlement. 1621 Bradford is elected Governor of the colony after the death John Carver. 1630 Bradford begins writing Of Plimoth Plantation, a detailed history of the founding of Plymouth Colony and the lives of the colonists from 1621 to 1647. Bradford writes his last notes in the volume in 1650. The Pilgrims on the Mayflower by Henry Oliver Walker Image Credits Bradford dies in Plymouth on May 9. 1657 All images of the manuscript are from William Bradford’s Of Plimoth Plantation. Manuscript 198, State Library of Massachusetts. ca. 1657-1775 Manuscript volume remains in Bradford’s family, who allow it Page 3: William Bradford. -
Descendents of John Alden
Descendents of John Alden 1st Generation 1. John ALDEN was born About 1598 in England and died September 22, 1687 in Duxbury, Plymouth Co., MA. He married Priscilla MULLINS About 1621 in Plymouth, Plymouth Co., MA. She was born About 1602 in Dorking, Surrey, England and died After 1650, daughter of William MULLINS and Alice ____ . Other events in the life of John ALDEN Burial : Duxbury, Plymouth Co., MA Immigrated : 1620 in Aboard Mayflower Other events in the life of Priscilla MULLINS Immigrated : 1620 in Aboard Mayflower Burial : Miles Standish Burial Grounds, Plymouth Colony Children of John ALDEN and Priscilla MULLINS: i. 2. Elizabeth ALDEN was born About 1625 in Plymouth, Plymouth Co., MA and died May 31, 1717 in Little Compton, Newport Co., RI. ii. John ALDEN . iii. Joseph ALDEN . iv. Jonathan ALDEN . v. Sarah ALDEN . vi. Ruth ALDEN . vii. Rebecca ALDEN . viii. Mary ALDEN . ix. Priscilla ALDEN . x. David ALDEN . 2nd Generation (Children) 2. Elizabeth ALDEN was born About 1625 in Plymouth, Plymouth Co., MA and died May 31, 1717 in Little Compton, Newport Co., RI. She married William PABODIE December 26, 1644 in Duxbury, Plymouth Co., MA. He was born About 1620 and died December 13, 1707 in Little Compton, Newport Co., RI. Other events in the life of Elizabeth ALDEN Burial : Old Commons Cemetery, Little Compton, Newport County, Rhode Island Other events in the life of William PABODIE Burial : Old Commons Cemetery, Little Compton, Newport County, Rhode Island Children of Elizabeth ALDEN and William PABODIE: i. 3. Martha PABODIE was born February 24, 1650/51 in Duxbury, Plymouth Co., MA and died January 25, 1711/12 in Little Compton, Newport Co., RI. -
Virtual Classroom Newsletter for English Teachers Election 2008
November 2008 About the USA – Virtual Classroom Newsletter for English Teachers In this issue: Election 2008: Results & Analysis | Presidential Transition | Native American Literature & Native American History Month | In Focus: Thanksgiving Myths | Web Chat Station: Native American History Month | This Day in History: Gettysburg Address Election 2008 – Results and Analysis On November 4, Americans elected Illinois Senator Barack Obama the 44th president of the United States. Addressing supporters in Chicago November 4, the president-elect said, “[…] tonight we’ve proved once more that the true strength of our nation comes not from the might of our arms or the scale of our wealth, but from the enduring power of our ideals: democracy, liberty, opportunity and unyielding hope.” Crowds spontaneously wept, cheered and danced in the streets as they embraced news of Barack Obama's historic victory as the next president of the U.S. (Video, America.gov) For many people around the world, the election was an illustration of what they like about the U.S. -- the vitality of its democracy and the notion of the United States as a land of opportunity. The Youth Vote In 2008, young people voted for Democrats with a margin of 2 to 1. Young Voters in the 2008 Election: In the last three general elections - 2004, 2006, and 2008 -- young voters have given the Democratic Party President George W. Bush and President-elect a majority of their votes, and for all three cycles they have been the Barack Obama meet in the Oval Office of the White House on Nov. 10. (© White House photo) party's most supportive age group. -
June 2010 Volume 30, Number 2
The Society of Mayflower Descendants in the State of Connecticut www.ctmayflower.org Nutmeg Gratings June 2010 Volume 30, Number 2 OVERNOR’S MESSAGE As I write this it is Memorial Day and I have just returned I mention my family’s service only because I from visiting the family believe that as Mayflower descendants, we all cemetery. How impressive it are in a special position to appreciate the was to see so many breadth of service of so many of our ancestors. American flags on the graves I am sure that all of us have many stories that of the deceased servicemen we could tell concerning the gallantry and women buried there. exhibited by our forebears in service to our Memorial Day is a day to country. I hope that all of us feel a special honor those who fought and continue to fight obligation to perpetuate their memories, not for our country and especially those who gave only on Memorial Day but every day, so that their lives so that we may enjoy the many our children and our children’s children will freedoms available to us today. It is a time for appreciate their efforts to preserve America’s us to recall the human sacrifices made on a way of life and the liberties we all hold so nation’s behalf. As I recall the service of my dear. ancestors I am in awe of the sacrifices that they must have made in order to serve their On a lighter note, please mark your calendars country. My father fought in World War II and now for our annual meeting and luncheon to it was only after his death that I discovered he be held on October 23. -
Mayflower Ii Added to the National Register of Historic Places 03
MAYFLOWER II ADDED TO THE NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES 03. November, 2020 |Posted by Michael Quinlin Plimoth Patuxet Museums (formerly Plimoth Plantation) is proud to announce that Mayflower II, its historic tall ship, has been named to the National Register of Historic Places, the official list of the Nation’s historic structures and places worthy of preservation. Plimoth Patuxet Museums Executive Director Ellie Donovan said, “This recognition affirms that Mayflower II is a unique and irreplaceable historic resource significant to the Commonwealth and the Nation. We are grateful to the National Parks Service, the Massachusetts Historical Commission, and all who supported our nomination to the National Register.” In September, the Massachusetts Historical Commission (MHC) unanimously approved Mayflower II’s nomination following a process that spanned five years and resulted in a 70-page document detailing the ship’s history, the 17th-century stories it represents, and the recently-completed restoration. The nomination was compiled by Plimoth Patuxet through consultation with MHC staff and the Public Archaeology Lab as well as endorsement from the Town of Plymouth. The MHC deemed Mayflower II historically significant for its association with the founding story of the United States and as a full-scale ship that embodies the distinctive characteristics of a 17th-century English merchant vessel. Designed by renowned naval architect William A. Baker, the ship also was acknowledged for starting a trend of building reproduction vessels. Governor Charlie Baker said, “The Mayflower II is a key cultural and economic asset to the Commonwealth, drawing thousands of visitors each year to learn about Massachusetts’ rich history and role in the founding of our Nation. -
Early New Plymouth and Plimoth Plantation™
Early New Plymouth and Plimoth Plantation™ Growth of New Plymouth 1620-1627 In February 1622, the colonists built a palisade [high timber In September 1620, a group of 102 English men, women fence] around their village. That summer they built a fort and children left England aboard the Mayflower to found a which also served as their meetinghouse. Ships arrived colony in America. The ship made landfall off what is now bringing additional colonists: the Fortune in November 1621 Provincetown, MA on November 9th. Shortly thereafter, with 35, mostly men; and the Anne and Little James in the some of the men began exploring the area, looking for a summer of 1623 with about 100, many of them the wives suitable place to live. After weeks of searching, the Mayflower and children of residents. About then, they assigned land for passengers chose Patuxet as the site on which to build their planting, an acre per colonist. Emmanuel Altham, a visitor to town. This Wampanoag village had been abandoned after New Plymouth, wrote in September 1623 that there were European disease, probably plague, had wiped out or scattered about 20 houses, “four or five of which [were] very fair and the population. pleasant.” A fire that November destroyed several homes and forced an unknown number, who had lost all their belongings, Patuxet had many advantages. It was close to a sheltered bay. to return to England. The previous inhabitants had cleared substantial land already. It was high ground, containing a hill on which the colonists The English explorer, Captain John Smith, wrote a description could place cannon for their defense, and see as far as Cape of New Plymouth in 1624, and said that the population was Cod. -
CHILDREN on the MAYFLOWER by Ruth Godfrey Donovan
CHILDREN ON THE MAYFLOWER by Ruth Godfrey Donovan The "Mayflower" sailed from Plymouth, England, September 6, 1620, with 102 people aboard. Among the passengers standing at the rail, waving good-bye to relatives and friends, were at least thirty children. They ranged in age from Samuel Eaton, a babe in arms, to Mary Chilton and Constance Hopkins, fifteen years old. They were brought aboard for different reasons. Some of their parents or guardians were seeking religious freedom. Others were searching for a better life than they had in England or Holland. Some of the children were there as servants. Every one of the youngsters survived the strenuous voyage of three months. As the "Mayflower" made its way across the Atlantic, perhaps they frolicked and played on the decks during clear days. They must have clung to their mothers' skirts during the fierce gales the ship encountered on other days. Some of their names sound odd today. There were eight-year-old Humility Cooper, six-year-old Wrestling Brewster, and nine-year-old Love Brewster. Resolved White was five, while Damans Hopkins was only three. Other names sound more familiar. Among the eight-year- olds were John Cooke and Francis Billington. John Billington, Jr. was six years old as was Joseph Mullins. Richard More was seven years old and Samuel Fuller was four. Mary Allerton, who was destined to outlive all others aboard, was also four. She lived to the age of eighty-three. The Billington boys were the mischief-makers. Evidently weary of the everyday pastimes, Francis and John, Jr. -
The Plymouth Colony Archaeological Survey David B
SPRING 2016 13 Revisiting the Archaeology of the Pilgrims: The Plymouth Colony Archaeological Survey David B. Landon and Christa M. Beranek Introduction The approaching 400th anniversary (1620-2020) of the found- ing of Plymouth Colony, New England’s first permanent English settle- ment, provides a unique opportunity to revisit our scholarly understanding of the Colony’s history. As part of this effort the Andrew Fiske Memorial Center for Archaeological Research and Department of Anthropology at the University of Massachusetts Boston have launched a broad scale project to reassess the past archaeology of the Plymouth Colony and un- dertake new excavations at additional sites. Working with community partners and descendant organizations, including the Town of Plymouth, Plimoth Plantation, the General Society of Mayflower Descendants, the Plymouth Antiquarian Society, and Pilgrim Hall Museum, we are undertak- ing a series of initiatives focused on the Plymouth Colony to help advance a complex, inclusive, and scholarly understanding of the region’s Colonial and Native American communities. Here we consider some of the con- tributions archaeological research has made to our understanding of the Pilgrims, set out some major questions that remain to be addressed, and describe the progress of our recent collections research and excavation projects. One of the central goals is to undertake a systematic search in the downtown area of the Town of Plymouth for any preserved remains of the original 17th-century settlement. Despite work by James Deetz and oth- ers in downtown Plymouth, no remains of the original settlement have yet been discovered, and this remains a major challenge for our future work. -
How Did the English and the Wampanoag Move from Contact to Cooperation to Conflict?
NEW YORK STATE SOCIAL STUDIES RESOURCE TOOLKIT 7th Grade English and Wampanoag Inquiry How did the English and the Wampanoag move from contact to cooperation to conflict? Charles De Wolf Brownell, illustration of Samoset meeting the English, in The Indian Races of North and South America, 1822.Public domain. Supporting Questions 1. What was the early contact like between the Pilgrims and the Wampanoags? 2. How did the Pilgrims and the Wampanoags cooperate in the early years after first contact? 3. How did the English and the Wampanoags move from cooperation to conflict? THIS WORK IS LICENSED UNDER A CREATIVE COMMONS ATTRIBUTION- NONCOMMERCIAL- SHAREALIKE 4.0 INTERNATIONAL LICENSE. 1 NEW YORK STATE SOCIAL STUDIES RESOURCE TOOLKIT 7th Grade English and Wampanoag Inquiry How did the English and the Wampanoag move from contact to cooperation to conflict? 7.2 COLONIAL DEVELOPMENTS: European exploration of the New World resulted in various interactions with Native New York State Social Americans and in colonization. The American colonies were established for a variety of reasons and developed differently Studies Framework Key based on economic, social, and geographic factors. Colonial America had a variety of social structures under which not all Idea & Practices people were treated equally. Gathering, Using, and Interpreting Evidence Comparison and Contextualization Staging the Question Using a painting to spark interest, record prior knowledge about the English, the Wampanoag, and the positive and negative Pilgrim–Wampanoag interactions.