Many have heard the story of the Pilgrims and the first Thanksgiving, and many know a little bit about America declaring independence from England. But did you know the connection between the Pilgrims and our independence?

Sam Adams, a lesser known founding father, often appealed to the faith, perseverance, and love of liberty of the Pilgrims to urge colonial Americans to resist the tyranny of England. Sam Adams was thankful for his Pilgrim forefathers and looked to them for inspiration. Do you?  Â