pa history

henry hudson

Oct 15, 1609

Holland Hires Henry Hudson to explore 1609

pilgrims

Oct 15, 1620

Plymouth, MA est. 1620 by the pilgrims

queen christina

Oct 14, 1637

Queen Christina-hires Peter Minuet to lead expedition in 1637

sweeden

Oct 14, 1640

The Kalmar Nyckel brought riches back to Sweeden in 1640

Dutch

Oct 14, 1648

Dutch Est. Fort Beversrede-modern day Philly

PA

Oct 14, 1681

PA remains a part of New Amsterdam colony until 1681