This Dutch map, made about 1655, shows eastern North America from what is now Canada to Virginia.
Blog Post: American History Told Through Squash
Grade Range: 8-12
Resource Type(s): Reference Materials
Date Posted:
7/9/2012
Explore the role of squash in early American history, beyond its common use as fall decor. As a natively grown vegetable cultivated by the Wampanoag Indians, squash holds a special place in American history. There are dozens of squash varieties, ranging in shape, size, and color. Squash have a long relationship with human civilization, with seeds dating back 12,000 years ago found in Ecuadorian caves.
