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Interesting Providences: Pilgrim Mothers on the Mayflower

PilgrimsBy Dr. Paul Jehle April 4, 2019

Though a few women had gone on previous explorations, the Plymouth Colony was unique in that the family was designed to be the foundation of the colony from the start. There were 24 family units on the Mayflower with 18 adult women (and 7 younger girls). Three of the women, Elizabeth Hopkins, Susanna White and…

The Harvest Festival of Thanksgiving

PilgrimsBy Dr. Paul Jehle November 1, 2017

At this time of year many people reflect upon the Pilgrims and the origin of our American Thanksgiving holiday. Some contend that it either never occurred or was not a friendly affair with a legacy of genocide. Hopefully some context and clarity can help remove these myths and bring factual balance. Consider some of these…