When the Mayflower set sail from Plymouth, England on September 16,1620, it carried 102 passengers, but only half of them survived the first winter.

Who WERE the pilgrims? What were the conditions aboard ship? Why did they write the Mayflower Compact? Which passengers left descendants? Was there a first Thanksgiving? Find out the answers to these questions and more from Dr. Grace Smith, Governor of the Michigan Society of Mayflower Descendants.

This program was originally scheduled to take place on Saturday, October 3, 2020. Due to unforeseen circumstances, it was rescheduled to this date, Saturday, October 24, 2020.

Registration is required and is open now, closing 30 minutes before the program starts. The Zoom meeting link and password will be emailed to registered participants prior to the program. See below for technical requirements.

Technical Requirements:

• You will need a device and Internet access to attend this virtual event.
• We'll be using the Zoom video conferencing platform for this virtual presentation. Feel free to practice with Zoom ahead of time.
• For an optimal experience, please download the Zoom application (speakers required for audio) on your device prior to this event.
• We recommend using either a computer or tablet for the best user experience, though smartphones will work well, too.
• If you experience any login issues at the time of the program, email events@howelllibrary.org for assistance.