On November 9, 1620 the Mayflower reached the coast of Cape Cod. But the voyage wasn't all smooth sailing, and the ship encountered a number of storms off the North Atlantic. | American Experience | PBS

In 1620, 102 passengers crossed the Atlantic on the Mayflower. Nearly half died that first winter but 26 family lines survived. Today, more than 35 million people can trace their ancestry back to those survivors. | The War Room

26K views · 717 reactions | In December of 1620, the Mayflower anchored in Plymouth Harbor after weeks exploring Cape Cod. Among the passengers was the indentured servant John Howland. | American Experience | PBS | Facebook

In 1620 the Mayflower sailed to Plymouth with 102 passengers seeking religious freedom. That first winter was brutal and claimed many lives, leaving only 52 Pilgrims alive for a 1621 harvest celebration. Among them were 5 women, 24 men, and 24 children. They feasted with 90 Wampanoag men who shared deer and vital agricultural knowledge. This modest celebration, held in simple shelters with meals on the ground, marked a beginning of a joint tradition of gratitude and survival. | The History Archi

11K views · 239 reactions | Happy Mayflower Day! On September 16, 1620, the legendary ship set sail from Plymouth, England. Are you related to one of the Mayflower pilgrims? | American Experience | PBS | Facebook