The Mayflower

On the 400th anniversary of the Mayflower’s momentous voyage, James Evans reflects on the Pilgrim Fathers and the colony they established.

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Published: September 24, 2020 at 12:35 pm

On the 400th anniversary of the Mayflower’s momentous voyage to North America, historian and author James Evans reflects on the Pilgrim Fathers and the colony they established, and considers how important it was to the history of America.

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