Nancy outside a cattail reed house

Plymouth

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October 21st 2008
Today we went to the town of Plymouth to see the sights. Since Plymouth was spelled several ways in the 1600's, it was decided that the Plimouth Plantation Museum would be spelled with an "i" to distinguish it from the town that has a "y". First, at the museum, there was a short introductory film. Then we walked back outside (a beautiful day) and down a path into the woods. At a corner, we passed ... read more

North America » United States » Massachusetts » Plymouth

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Britain's American colonies broke with the mother country in 1776 and were recognized as the new nation of the United States of America following the Treaty of Paris in 1783. During the 19th and 20th centuries, 37 new states were added to the origina... ... read more