Tag Archives: Pilgrims

Colonial Maine – Earlier Than You May Have Imagined

Posted on July 23, 2013 by mainecrimewriters

Lea Wait, here, very excited about one of the latest additions to the Colonial Pemaquid State Historic Site. But – first — after that hook – a little backstory. Early history of European settlement of the Americas focuses on the French colonizing … Continue reading →

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Of Pilgrims, Plymouth & the Roots of a Writer

Posted on November 22, 2011 by mainecrimewriters

A long time ago the Pilgrims sailed, to find a brand new land. They wanted to worship God themselves, not by the King’s command. So begins an eight-verse epic poem written by yours truly, Vicki, in November of 1971. I was … Continue reading →