Monday, November 16, 2020

400 Years Ago, the Mayflower Arrives-- Part 2: Around Cape Cod, a Near Mutiny, the Compact and a Landing

All events in the year 1620.

NOVEMBER 11

The Mayflower sailed around the northern tip of Cape Cod into what is today's Provincetown  Harbor and dropped anchor.

The Pilgrims were no doubt anxious to get off the ship, but a problem arose with the Strangers (the non-Pilgrim members of the ship) who became somewhat mutinous.  But, the signing of the Mayflower Compact solved the problem.

NOVEMBER 12

The Pilgrims spent the day worshipping since it was the Sabbath and they believed the whole day should be dedicated to worship.

NOVEMBER 13

The Pilgrims went ashore

NOVEMBER  15

Myles Standish led 16 men on an overland expedition to explore and find a source of fresh water.  During this time, they observed a small party of Natives, but they soon ran away.

--Cooter

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