Founding of the 13 Colonies

JamesTown, Virginia

Nov 28, 1607

The London Company was given a charter by King-James to begin colonizing Virginia with English citizens.

Jamestown to Georgia

Period: Nov 28, 1607 to Nov 28, 1773

Migration of the Pilgrims

Nov 28, 1620

The Pilgrims were supposed to settle 20 miles North of Jamestown, Virginia. They would be blown about 1,000 miles off course. They landed in the area we call Massachusetts.

Rhode Island

Nov 28, 1636

Religious tolerance begins