Who came on the Mayflower in 1620?
There were 102 passengers on the Mayflower including 37 members of the separatist Leiden congregation who would go on to be known as the Pilgrims, together with the non-separatist passengers. There were 74 men and 28 women – 18 were listed as servants, 13 of which were attached to separatist families.
What happened in the year 1620?
On September 16, 1620, the Mayflower sails from Plymouth, England, bound for the Americas with 102 passengers. The ship was headed for Virginia, where the colonists—half religious dissenters and half entrepreneurs—had been authorized to settle by the British crown.
What was the name of the colony formed by Pilgrims in 1620?
Plymouth Colony
The people we know as Pilgrims have become so surrounded by legend that we are tempted to forget that they were real people. Against great odds, they made the famous 1620 voyage aboard the ship Mayflower and founded Plymouth Colony, but they were also ordinary English men and women.
What is a New England Fisher Cat?
New England Fisher cats are one of the largest members of the Mustelid family, which includes species like the mink, weasel, otter and skunk. These are noted nocturnal animals and therefore very hard to observe.
Where can I find a fisher cat?
Fishers (often incorrectly referred to as “fisher cats”) are extraordinary animals. With the exception of Metro Boston fishers can now be found in most rural and suburban areas across Massachusetts.
Are there fishers in Massachusetts?
About Fishers. The fisher (Martes pennanti) is the second largest member of the weasel family found in Massachusetts; only the river otter is larger.
What happened to the fisher cat?
The fisher cat second in size only to the river otter, and ranks amongst the largest members of the weasel family ever, to dwell in Massachusetts. These animals were displaced and their numbers dwindled many years ago, when the farmers cleared the forests and surrounding areas for agriculture.