Massachusetts

Happy Birthday John Adams

October 30, 2011

Today celebrates John Adams’ October 30, 1735 birthday. Happy 176th birthday, John In his autobiography, John Adams, wrote “By my constitution, I am but an ordinary man. The times alone have destined me to fame—and even these have not been able to give me much.” Adams’ feelings changed as Revolution neared. [Photo credit: Library of Congress, [...]

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Mayflower: Off to the New World and Visiting Plimoth Plantation

September 15, 2009

On September 15, 1620, the ship Mayflower prepared for her departure from England to the New World. Originally scheduled to travel with the Speedwell, the Mayflower ended up making the voyage alone after the Speedwell proved unseaworthy.

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