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The Shelley Irwin Show

Don’t Know Much About The Pilgrims

By Shelley Irwin

Published November 26, 2024 at 10:33 AM EST

Kenneth Davis joins in to share his work.

What is the real secret behind Thanksgiving Day? Historian and Best Selling Author including the Don’t Know Much About Series Kenneth Davis shares the true history of the Mayflower Pilgrims, including what they brought on their voyage.

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Shelley Irwin is the host and producer for The Shelley Irwin Show, a news magazine talk-show format on the local NPR affiliate Monday through Friday. The show, broadcast at 9 a.m., features a wide variety of local and national news makers, plus special features.

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