Online Resources for the 400th Anniversary of the Pilgrims landing in Plymouth
Plymouth 400, 1620-2020: https://www.plymouth400inc.org/
Summary of Educational Resources: https://www.plymouth400inc.org/education/educational-resources/
Congregational Library & Archives: http://www.congregationallibrary.org/
A Historical Introduction and Discussion Guide for Churches, on the Occasion of the 400th Anniversary of the Landing at Plymouth:
“Plymouth’s Pilgrims: Their Church, Their World, and Ours” by Linda Smith Rhodes.
Introduction: http://www.congregationallibrary.org/PlymouthsPilgrims
Adult Discussion Guide: http://www.congregationallibrary.org/PlymouthsPilgrims/Adult
Youth Discussion Guide: http://www.congregationallibrary.org/PlymouthsPilgrims/Youth
Resources for Young People:
Mayflower History ~ ~ Plimoth Plantation ~ ~ Native American Resources
Brief Video Trailer for Ken Burns’ Movie “The Pilgrims”
Children’s Books by Kate Waters and Russ Kendall
http://www.congregationallibrary.org/PlymouthsPilgrims/ResourceGuides/Youth
Plimoth Plantation: https://plimoth.org/
Orientation Video:
https://www.plimoth.org/visit/orientation-film-and-site-map
For Young People:
“Homework? We Can Help!,” Historical Essays for Kids:
https://plimoth.org/learn/just-kids/homework-help
“Thanksgiving Interactive: You are the Historian”
“In this fun, award-winning activity, you take on the role of a ‘history detective’ to investigate what really happened at the famous 1621 celebration. (Hint: It was a lot more than just a feast!)”
https://www.plimoth.org/visit/orientation-film-and-site-maphttps://plimoth.org/learn/plimoth-online-historyhome/thanksgiving-interactive-you-are-historian
Pilgrim Hall Museum: https://www.pilgrimhall.org/
Summary of its online offerings for adults and young people:
https://www.pilgrimhall.org/education.htmhttps://www.pilgrimhall.org/education.htm
Mayflower Kids Challenge 2020:
The challenge is for a young person is to dress up in a 17th century style costume to portray a particular young Mayflower passenger in 1620, have photos taken and submit them to Pilgrim Hall by November 1, 2020 to become part of a Pilgrim Hall online exhibit.