13 colonies

The first colony was founded at Jamestown, Virginia

Apr 26, 1607

Jamestown foundationThe first colony was founded at Jamestown, Virginia - refer to Virginia Colony. The start of this 13 Colonies Timeline...

starving time

Nov 18, 1609

Period in Jamestown Colony history referred to as the Starving Time

rule of Sir Thomas Dale

Nov 18, 1611

The rule of Sir Thomas Dale and Good Order in Virginia

plymouth

Nov 11, 1620

The Mayflower of English Separatists lands in Plymouth on November 11.

Massachusetts Bay

Nov 18, 1620

Massachusetts Bay Colony (Plymouth) is established as the 2nd colony.

New Hampshire

Jan 1, 1623

New Hampshire becomes the 3rd colony.

Virgina

Nov 19, 1624

Virginia becomes a royal colony of England.

New Amsterdam

Nov 19, 1626

New Amsterdam is settled, which later became New York.

Maryland

Nov 19, 1634

Maryland becomes the 4th colony.

Rhode Island

Nov 19, 1636

Providence and Portsmouth joins together and form the 5th colony, Rhode Island.