At the first thunder shower in the spring; old Indians would go outside and build a fire; and cut up tobacco and throw it in (the fire) saying “our grandfather wants a smoke.”

Wečkawihle petαko mile wətαmawe kəmohsomsena here comes the Thunder, give tobacco to your grandfather.

May 14, 1602

English explorer Bartholomew Gosnold reach the coast of Maine for exploration and exploitation.