hey decided to come to America because
they wanted their children to grow up in their own language and
customs.

They set sail for America in the Mayflower. They had a long and
dangerous journey, but on November 20, 1620 they found themselves
looking with glad hearts upon the sandy but heavily-wooded shores of
Cape Cod. They signed an agreement as to the government of the Colony
and elected John Carver their first Governor.

Captain Standish was their captain. The first act will be Captain
Miles Standish and his sixteen men returning from an exploring party.

ACT I.

CLASS: The people on Mayflower.

PEOPLE: Here come Miles Standish and his men! Welcome back to the
Mayflower! What have you found, Standish?

STANDISH: We have tramped for three days through the forests, up and
down hills along the coast but found no suitable place.

FIRST ONE OF MEN: We found this. (Corn). We decided to take it up and
later we will pay the Indians double.

SECOND MAN: While we were examining an Indian snare, Bradford (points
to Bradford) found himself swinging by one leg in the air--(much
laughter). We have found a new way to catch game.

STANDISH: The second trip was no better but this time I think we have
found a good place. I think it is the same place found by Capt. John
Smith and named Plymouth by him.

GOVERNOR CARVER: I think this will be a good place to land. Shall we
land here?

PEOPLE ABOARD MAYFLOWER: We will get ready to land.

PEOPLE: It is God's will.

ACT II.

INTRODUCTION:

The first winter for the Pilgrims was a hard one. Many of their people
died. Among them Governor Carver. Miles Standish helped them in every
way he could. He kept his army ready for any danger. The next act will
be Samoset's visit to the Pilgrims.

ACT II.

Miles Standish and several pilgrims talking over military
affairs.

STANDISH: We must drill every day in order to be ready for danger.

BRADFORD: Yes we must keep up our careful watching.

BREWSTER: Look at that fine looking Indian coming toward us.

(All look toward Indian coming).

SAMOSET: Welcome! Welcome!

STANDISH: You talk English?

SAMOSET: Me talk little. Me good Injun.

STANDISH: He looks like a good Indian.

SAMOSET: Me bring more Injuns. (Enter).

SQUANTO: Welcome Englishmen!

BRADFORD: You talk good English.

SQUANTO: My name Squanto, I been to London. I show you many things.
How plant corn, by putting dead fis