Jamestown: The First Permanent English Settlement

Plymouth Colony was established in 1620 by a group of English settlers known as the Pilgrims. Seeking religious freedom, the Pilgrims traveled aboard the Mayflower and landed at what is now Massachusetts.

They faced a harsh winter but received help from local Native American tribes, including the Wampanoag. The successful harvest in 1621 led to the first Thanksgiving celebration, which is remembered today as a time of sharing and friendship.