Famous People- Thomas Hooker- Thomas Hooker was born on July 5th, 1586. Thomas was born in Marefield, United Kingdom. He was a Puritan colonial leader who founded the Colony of Connecticut.
John Winthrop- John Winthrop was born on January 12th, 1587 in Edwardstone, United Kingdom. John was a wealthy English Puritan. He founded the Massachusetts Bay Colony, the first major settlement in the New England Colonies after Plymouth. Places to Visit- Boston- Boston was founded in 1630 by the Puritans of the Massachusetts Bay Colony. Until the mid 1700's, Boston was the leading town in the 13 Colonies. Plymouth- Plymouth was the second permanent English Colony. It was founded in 1620 by the Pilgrims. The Pilgrims cam to Plymouth on the Mayflower. |