All About Thanksgiving For Kids In 1620, the Pilgrims (approximately 100 people) left England looking for religious freedom and sailed to the New World. They landed on the shores of Massachusetts and settled in a colony in New England. During an earlier voyage, John Smith, the same John ...
While the story is fictional, it made me consider, “What are some fun facts about money that would be interesting to learn about?” After burning the midnight oil and reading through theNational Archives, I have the following money facts I know you will enjoy. Table of Contents 61 Fun F...
Benjamin Franklin was born in Boston, Massachusetts, a British colony at that time. His father came to the Colonies from Englandin 1682. He was a candle and soap maker in Boston. Before becoming involved in politics, Franklin learned the printing trade in Boston and eventually set up his own...
Over 40 fun, hands-on projects and activities from the days of colonial AmericaSpend a year with the Mayhews, a family living in the Massachusetts colony of 1732. Ten-year-old Nathan and his twelve-year-old sister, Sarah, are eager to share all the fun and adventure--and the hard work...