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1492
Christopher Columbus First Voyage
Christopher Columbus makes his first voyage and discovers America. -
Period: 1492 to
13 Colonies Time Line
My first event was Christopher Columbus makes his first voyage and discovers America. My last event was the capital of Virginia moves from Jamestown to Williamsburg. -
The Lost Colony
The Roanoke Colony is founded. It will disappear and become known as the "Lost Colony." -
Jamestown
The Jamestown Settlement is established. -
Plymouth Colony
Plymouth Colony is founded by the Pilgrims. -
Voyage began for Massachusetts Bay.
A royal charter is issued for the Massachusetts Bay Colony. -
Boston City
Puritans found the city of Boston. -
William Penn
William Penn is granted the charter for the Province of Pennsylvania. -
Philadelphia City
The city of Philadelphia is founded. -
Salem Witch Trials
The Salem witch trials begin in Massachusetts. Twenty people are executed for witchcraft. -
The Capitol of Virginia
The capital of Virginia moves from Jamestown to Williamsburg.