Plimoth Patuxet - Informational Essays

Essays created by Plimoth Patuxet Museums, looking at both Pilgrims/Settlers and Wampanoag. Great for groups, learning about specific aspects of Thanksgiving.

Mayflower and Mayflower CompactWould you have liked to travel on a small ship with more than 100 other people, all of their belongings, and possibly some farm animals – for 66 days? That’s what the Pilgrims did in the year 1620, on a ship called Mayflower.

ThanksgivingThanksgiving is a national holiday that takes place on the fourth Thursday in November. But why do we celebrate Thanksgiving? And what is the meaning behind it?

Who Were the Pilgrims?The people we know as Pilgrims have become so surrounded by legend that we are tempted to forget that they were real people.

Who are the Wampanoag?The Wampanoag are one of many Nations of people all over North America who were here long before any Europeans arrived, and have survived until today.

Growing FoodPlimoth Patuxet offers powerful personal encounters with history built on thorough research about the Wampanoag People and the Colonial English community in the 1600s.

What's For Dinner?Plimoth Patuxet offers powerful personal encounters with history built on thorough research about the Wampanoag People and the Colonial English community in the 1600s.

Building a HomePlimoth Patuxet offers powerful personal encounters with history built on thorough research about the Wampanoag People and the Colonial English community in the 1600s.

What to Wear?Plimoth Patuxet offers powerful personal encounters with history built on thorough research about the Wampanoag People and the Colonial English community in the 1600s.

Playing and LearningPlimoth Patuxet offers powerful personal encounters with history built on thorough research about the Wampanoag People and the Colonial English community in the 1600s.

A Child's RoleExplore the role that 17th century children had in their communities.

AnimalsPlimoth Patuxet exhibits special animals so that you can learn more about how people lived in the past, and preserves and protects them so that people can continue to enjoy them in the future.

What Happened to Sarah Morton?Plimoth Patuxet offers powerful personal encounters with history built on thorough research about the Wampanoag People and the Colonial English community in the 1600s.

Quick and easy worksheet, that helps students learn more about Wampanoag history and culture, using the Plimoth Patuxet Homework Help sites.