Thomas Morton, a 17th-century English colonist, is the unconventional guest. Known for his revelrous spirit, Morton turned Quincy, Massachusetts, into a surprising party hub in the 1620s, clashing with the austere Pilgrims. The podcast dives into Morton's defiance against Puritan norms, his vibrant May Day festivities, and the destruction of his symbolic maypole by the militia. It also examines his provocative writings, critiquing Puritan hypocrisy while championing indigenous cultures, leaving a lasting legacy in a town that retains echoes of those early celebrations.
