1.4: Stephen Hopkins, Peacemaker of Plymouth

Send us Fan MailThe Mayflower left England in 1620 bound for North America with a passenger list that has been categorized as made up of "Saints" and "Strangers."  Some were completing this crossing in an effort to separate themselves from what was, in their minds, was a corrupt Church of England, while others made the journey for reasons that weren't explicitly religious.  However, one passenger had already made this crossing one decade earlier; this individual previously made his way to Jamestown by way of an unexpected detour of the Caribbean, all the while acquiring skills that would make him an indispensable member of the legendary Plymouth Colony.  Episode 1.4 of History: Beyond the Textbook focuses on the adventures of Stephen Hopkins the Peacemaker of Plymouth.Key PeopleStephen Hopkins, religious clerk and entrepreneurSamoset, Abenaki sagamoreJohn Rolfe, English businessman Key EventsVoyage of the MayflowerEstablishment of Plymouth ColonyJamestown's "Starving Time"We're back for Season Four of History: Beyond the Textbook!  This season will  focus on the stories of individuals who shaped "America's Federalist Era" in the years roughly 1789-1800.  The first six episodes will release every Tuesday from October 28-December 2, while the second six episodes will be released every Tuesday from February 17-March 24.   Catch up on Season One, "America's Colonial Era," Season Two, "America's Revolution," and Season Three, "America's Crucial Years," wherever you listen to your podcasts!Feel free to contact us with feedback or questions by clicking the "Send Us a Text" link or email us at: [email protected]