Travel & Experiences
Warwick Charlton, the British journalist and promoter who re-created the Mayflower and repeated its 1620 journey to America to thank the United States for its help during World War II, has died.
Dec. 24, 2002
The Mayflower, a 180-ton vessel that brought the Pilgrims to New England, sailed from Plymouth, England, on Sept. 16, 1620 (New Style calendar), and arrived in America with 101 aboard.
Nov. 24, 1988
World & Nation
The replica of the Mayflower is ready for its journey from Connecticut to Plymouth, Mass. This year marks the 400th anniversary of the original Mayflower voyage.
July 20, 2020
They set out from Southampton, England, in two ships that soon became one as the Speedwell began to spring leaks and its passengers had to be transferred to the other vessel.
Nov. 20, 2015
We came to this harbor town on the channel coast of Essex for only one reason: to catch the ferry to Goteborg, Sweden.
July 29, 1990
The blustery sky hung low over Cape Cod and stiff winds alternated with sputtering rain.
Oct. 26, 1986
In Jennie Brownscombe’s popular painting of the First Thanksgiving, somber Pilgrims in Victorian clothes sit down to pray with half-naked Indians.
Nov. 22, 1990
Entertainment & Arts
If the Pilgrims and the Wampanoag knew that their historic feast meant more of them might die, they would have had the sense to cancel the multihousehold meal gathering — which is what we should do in honor of them and the holiday they founded.
Nov. 24, 2020
On This Day of Overindulgence and Football, a Few Thoughts About Mythology, Semantics and Pie
Nov. 28, 1996
The Pilgrim was busy cutting wood, but he was a friendly sort, and he stopped his work to answer my eager questions about the voyage to America in 1620 aboard the Mayflower.
March 8, 1992