PA Timeline

First Settlement

Oct 4, 1607

First settlement in America (James Town, VA 1607). Holland hires Henrey Hudson to explore Pennsylvania in 1609. HUdson dies in 1611

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Period: Oct 4, 1607 to Oct 4, 1700

Second Settlement

Oct 4, 1620

The second settlement in America is in 1620 (Plymouth, MA) by Pilgrims. They came over by a boat named Mayflower.

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Nov 4, 1625

Pennsylvaina was the Keystone sate of the colonies. It connects all the coloines. Thats how it gets its State nickname.

Manhattan

Oct 5, 1626

Peter Minuit arrives in New Netherland and later buys Manhattan from the Native Americans for items worth approximately $24. He then names the island New Amsterdam.

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Oct 5, 1647

As early as 1647 people from everywhere were settling in PA. Some were Swedish, Dutch, and English.

Pennslvaina

Oct 5, 1882

Pennslvaina wasnt the first colony but it also wasn't the last. It played a Key role in the history of the United States.