Pilgrim Life

Richard Radune " Pequot Plantation"
Brandford, CT

Pequot Plantation tells the exciting story of southeastern Connecticut in early colonial days. The adventures of many early settlers are followed as they journeyed from England to Massachusetts and then to Pequot Plantation where they shaped the destiny of the new settlement. These families made an incredible effort to establish homesteads and create successful communities. At the same time, Indian fortunes declined in spite of the support they gave the new plantation and the valiant effort the Indians exerted to maintain thier place in a changing world. This is their story as well.


William P. Muttart "One Hundred and Eleven Questions & Answers Concerning the Pilgrims"

Uncasville, CT

In years past, it was generally believed that the passengers on the Mayflower called themselves Pilgrims, were united in their desire to come to America to seek religious freedom, landed on Plymouth Rock, and celebrated the first Thanksgiving. Many people would be surprised to learn that all of the above commonly held beliefs are largely incorrect. This book will attempt tp provide objective information about some of these misconceptions and include some little known facts about the Pilgrims not usually found in other publications dealing with Pilgrim history." -from the book's introduction