Today, we’re traveling through some Northeast states to learn about this region! I’m Fishy McSailor and I’ll be your tour guide as we travel on my fishing boat. I bet you’ll learn a lot about the Northeast as we travel around. Make sure you have your ticket so you can take snapshots along the way!

Many years ago, the only people that lived in America were the Native Americans. Then people from England decided to move to America for a new start. They wanted freedom. They didn’t like having to follow all of the King’s rules in England. So they set sail on a ship, called The Mayflower, and founded Plymouth, the first permanent European settlement in the Northeast, on December 21, 1620.

Welcome to Plymouth!

The pilgrims landed at Plymouth Rock located in the

state of Massachusetts.

Life was very hard for the pilgrims when they first

arrived at Plymouth Rock.

Life in Plymouth Rock

This is what a house may have looked like in Plymouth colony. The houses had only one room so the families lived, ate, and slept in this room.

Life was hard for the Colonists

Life in the colonies was very hard. Many of the pilgrims became sick and food was

scarce. Luckily, some Native Americans helped the pilgrims learn to fish and hunt.

Meet Squanto

One Native American who became friends with the pilgrims was Squanto. He taught the pilgrims many

new things about their new world.

Thanksgiving

The pilgrims invited the Native Americans to a big feast to thank them for their help.

Today we call this big feast Thanksgiving.

I wish we could stay and watch for whales in the harbor, but we’ve got much more to see! The Northeast is

full of important places to visit. In fact, before we leave

Massachusetts, we have one more stop to make.

Welcome to Boston!

Boston is the capital city of Massachusetts.

It is a very large city with many tall

skyscrapers and beautiful harbors.

A Big Problem in Boston

On December 16, 1773 there was a big problem in Boston. The people were not happy because they were going to have to pay a new tax on tea. They decided to protest this new tax by throwing all of the British tea

into the Boston Harbor. This was a famous day in history, known as The Boston Tea Party!

Northeast Industries

Industries are the most popular jobs that a specific area has either because of its location or resources. Fishing is a huge industry in the Northeast. Many people make a living as fishermen. Shipping is also a big industry

since there are many harbors.

The most northern state

Maine is the most northern state in the United States. This means it is farthest state away from the equator

and has very cold winters. People in Maine have several unique winter festivals to celebrate their

favorite season, winter!

There are traditional races with snowmobiles and snowshoes, or unique contests where people race

downhill in canoes! There’s also a mush course race where mom and dad (instead of dogs) pull their

children in sleds!

Winter Fun Facts

Did you know that earmuffs were invented in Maine? That’s right! And each December in the Chester

Greenwood Day parade, they celebrate this fact by having everyone from horses to police cars wear

earmuffs!

Well, I don’t know about you, but I’m getting hungry from

all this traveling. Do you like pancakes? If so, I bet you’ll

enjoy this next state.

Forests of the Northeast

Many states in the Northeast, like Vermont, have many forests. The forests in these states have plants that

can grow in cool climates. Some of these plants include maple trees. The forests are especially

beautiful in the fall when the leaves change colors.

Maple Syrup

In late winter and early spring, the maple trees produce syrup. In fact, Vermont is the leading producer of

maple syrup. Over 350,000 gallons of maple syrup is produced in Vermont each year!

Wow! Forget pancakes, ice cream and syrup is my new

favorite! Our next stop is the most famous city in the

Northeast region. Can you guess where we’re headed?

New York, New York

New York City is one of the most famous cities in the world. More than 9 million people live in the city of New York – that’s more than any other city in America. Just how do you think all of these people travel around the

city to see all of the sites?

Subways and Taxis

Most people in New York travel around the city on subways or taxis. Subways are underground trains that carry lots of people. You can travel all around the city

of New York and be underground the entire time! People use the subways because they are inexpensive and because they don’t have to deal with the traffic on

the streets!

These are what the subway tokens look like in New York City. A person must purchase tokens to

ride on the subway.

The Statue of Liberty

The Statue of Liberty is one of the most well-known

statues in the world. It was a gift from France to the United States in 1886. It is a symbol of freedom and stands in the New York Harbor. Without

the base, the statue is as tall as a 15-story building. It

used to be one of the tallest structures in New York, but

today there are many buildings taller than it!

The Empire State Building

The Empire State building was built in 1930 and is 1,472 feet tall. It took only 14 months to build. It is the second tallest building in America. If you climb to the top you can see the entire city of New York!

We could spend days in New York and still not see everything,

but we have more exciting states to visit!

Welcome to Philadelphia!

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is home to the Liberty Bell. This historic bell is a symbol of freedom for America. The Liberty Bell

was made in England in 1752. It was made of copper and tin. Once it arrived in the U.S., the bell cracked. A new one was made from the same metal, but it cracked too. A third bell was made from the same

metal and now it has a crack, too!

Today, it hangs in Philadelphia for visitors to view.

Hershey, PennsylvaniaIn Hershey, Pennsylvania the entire town smells like chocolate! That’s because the factory that makes all of the Hershey chocolate

candies is right in the middle of town! In fact

most people in the town work at the factory.

We’re at our last stop in the Northeast region: the capital

of our nation! Let’s make some predictions about what

you think we might see there?

The White House

Washington, D.C. is home to the President of the United States. He lives in the White House with his family.

Did you know that every President except for George Washington has lived here? The President’s office is called the Oval Office. There are 132 rooms in the White House. It is 6 levels high. It has 3 elevators, a tennis court, a track, a swimming pool, a movie theater, and a bowling lane.

Click on the White House above to take a tour of one of the rooms!

Washington Monument

The Washington Monument is a four-sided stone structure that towers over everything else in Washington, D.C. This monument is over 555 feet tall! It is one of the tallest stone structures in the world. It was built to honor our first President, George Washington. You can take an elevator to the top to an observation room. You can look out from here to see the Lincoln Memorial and the White House.

Lincoln Memorial

This memorial was built to honor President Abraham Lincoln. He was President during the Civil War and fought to free slaves. There is a large statue of Abraham Lincoln seated in the memorial. The statue is 19 feet tall and weighs 175 tons!

You can see the Lincoln Memorial on the back of a penny!

The Capitol Building

Another important building in Washington, D.C. is the Capitol Building. This is where our President, senators, and congress men and women work to make laws and important decisions for our country.

The Capitol Building

Visitors are allowed to go inside the Capitol Building to see the people hard at work.

The architecture of the building is amazing. Look up at the ceiling!

Well, we better head out of Washington, D.C. and let everyone get back to work. I have to get all of these

fish cleaned and ready to sell. Now that you’ve visited many states in the Northeast, I bet you’re ready to travel

to another U.S. region. I hope you come back to the Northeast soon!