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Marilyn Mitcham on 19 May 11The weather that the pilgrims endured
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It’s hard to imagine living in a time where all you had was a shelter and blankets to keep you warm in winter. I’m not talking about Florida or Arizona “winters” … we’re talking about the real deal: heavy snow, frigid winds and sub-zero temperatures. Let’s go back to 1620… when the Pilgrims arrived to the shores of Massachusetts.
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The Pilgrims were at the mercy of Mother Nature–chugging along in the small, 180 ton ship known as the Mayflower. The weather dictated where they landed. On November 19, 1620, the Pilgrims approached Monomoy Point, MA, but the shallow waters proved to be much to dangerous. They took a northward path. South winds picked up which allowed them to complete their journey safely. On a clear day, the Pilgrims arrived to Provincetown Harbor on November 21, 1620 after 65 days at sea. However, the Pilgrims were not oblivious to what Winter is like in this new land.
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