In 1620, the Pilgrims landed at Plymouth Rock. In 1776, the 13 colonies declared their independence from England. This year, we’re celebrating the 250th anniversary of this momentous event. Between ...

This steward’s daughter wasn’t just the first female poet to write in the New World; she was also a wife and mother who coupled spirited writing with family. In the spring of 1630, 18-year-old Anne ...