Discover the dramatic story of John Billington, a Mayflower stranger who became the first convicted murderer and executed criminal in early American history.
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Did the Pilgrims intend to land at Plymouth?
Did the Pilgrims actually plan to land at Plymouth? Discover the true history of the Mayflower’s original destination and the storms that changed America.
7 Famous Mayflower Descendants | HISTORY
Discover how famous Americans, from presidents to artists, trace their lineage back to the 1620 Mayflower voyage and shaped the nation’s historic legacy.
Why the Wampanoag Signed a Peace Treaty with the Mayflower Pilgrims
Discover the true story of why Ousamequin and the Wampanoag signed the 1621 peace treaty with the Plymouth Pilgrims, a survival alliance born of epidemic and geopolitics.